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Health Care Costs Associated with AKI | American Society of Nephrology
Baseline kidney function was categorized as eGFR≥60, 45-59, 30-44, and <30 ml/min per 1.73 m 2. AKI was identified by the change between baseline and peak serum creatinine observed within the first 14 days in hospital ( Figure 2) and categorized using serum creatinine changes specified in Acute Kidney Injury Network (AKIN) criteria ( 33 ).