The Role of Cell Cycle Arrest Biomarkers for Predicting Acute Kidney Injury in Critically Ill COVID-19 Patients: A Multicenter, Observational Study.

Objectives: Patients with COVID-19-associated acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) have a high risk for developing acute kidney injury (AKI) which is associated with an increased risk of death and persistent renal failure. Early prediction of AKI is crucial in order to implement preventive strategies. The purpose of this study was to investigate the predictive performance of tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinases 2 and insulin like growth factor binding protein 7 (TIMP-2) × (IGFBP7) in critically ill patients with COVID-19-associated ARDS.

[Renal replacement therapy in Intensive Care Units in Catalonia (Spain)].

Objective: To assess the indications, settings and techniques used in renal replacement therapy (RRT) in Intensive Care Units (ICUs).

Study Design: A prospective, multicenter observational study was carried out.

Setting: Intensive Care Units.

[Analysis of neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin in the critical patient].

Objective: To determine if NGAL value exceeding 150 ng/mL is a good diagnostic test for acute renal failure in critically ill patients.

Design: Prospective, observational cohort.

Setting: Intensive Care Unit and Cardiac Surgery Intensive Care Service at Hospital Germans Trias I Pujol.