Table 2 Common Causes of dialysis requiring AKI, SPHMMC, Addis Ababa, May 2015
Common cause of dialysis requiring AKI | Number (%) | Number of deaths from a specific cause of AKI (%) |
|---|---|---|
Hypovolemia | 34(22.5) | 10(22.7) |
Pregnancy Related Cause | 28(18.5) | 3(6.8) |
Acute Glomerulonephritis | 33(21.9) | 7(15.9) |
Sepsis | 17(11.3) | 7(15.9) |
Malaria | 11(7.3) | 3(6.8) |
Post-renal/Obstructive | 8(5.3) | 2(4.6) |
Nephrotoxic Drugs | 8(5.3) | 6(13.6) |
Others | 12(7.9) | 6(13.6) |
Total | 151(100 %) | 44(100 %) |