Neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin levels during the first 48 hours of intensive care may indicate upcoming acute kidney injury

Kamis, Fatih; Yegenaga, Itir; Musul, Mert; BAYDEMİR, CANAN; Bek, SİBEL; Kalender, Betul; Baykara, Nur

doi:10.1016/j.jcrc.2016.04.012

Neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin levels during the first 48 hours of intensive care may indicate upcoming acute kidney injury

Kamis F., Yegenaga I., Musul M., BAYDEMİR C., Bek S., Kalender B., ...More

JOURNAL OF CRITICAL CARE, vol.34, pp.89-94, 2016 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)

Publication Type: Article / Article
Volume: 34
Publication Date: 2016
Doi Number: 10.1016/j.jcrc.2016.04.012
Journal Name: JOURNAL OF CRITICAL CARE
Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
Page Numbers: pp.89-94
Keywords: Acute kidney injury, Critically ill, Biomarker, NGAL, ACUTE-RENAL-FAILURE, INFLAMMATORY RESPONSE SYNDROME, BIOMARKERS, NGAL, CLASSIFICATION, SEVERITY, OUTCOMES, PLASMA
Kocaeli University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Purpose: The recognition of acute kidney injury (AKI) as early as possible is important in the intensive care unit. This study proposes that serum and urine levels of neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin (NGAL) may be used for this purpose.