| World Journal of Nephrology and Urology, ISSN 1927-1239 print, 1927-1247 online, Open Access |
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Original Article
Volume 3, Number 3, September 2014, pages 113-117
Ketorolac Prescribing Practices in an Acute Care Hospital and the Incidence of Acute Renal Failure
Table
| Factor | Total patients included (n = 341) | Patients with AKI (n = 22) |
|---|---|---|
| Mean age | 45.7 years | 64 years |
| Females | 222 (65%) | 10 (45%) |
| Males | 119 (35%) | 13 (55%) |
| Number of patients with AKI | 23 (6.7%) | n/a |
| Hyperkalemia | 13 (3.8%) | 2 (9%) |
| Admitted to ICU | 74 (22%) | 3 (14%) |
| Diabetes | 55 (16%) | 10 (45%) |
| Hypertension | 129 (38%) | 17 (77%) |
| CKD | 4 (1.1%) | 1 (5%) |
| CHF | 5 (1.5%) | 2 (9%) |
| CVD | 24 (7%) | 2 (9%) |
| Liver disease | 14 (4.1%) | 1 (5%) |
| Concomitant use | ||
| Diuretics | 109 (32%) | 10 (45%) |
| Other NSAIDS | 55 (16%) | 1 (4%) |
| RAS inhibitor (ACE-I or ARB) | 85 (25%) | 10 (45%) |
| Vancomycin | 65 (19%) | 7 (32%) |
| IV contrast | 60 (18%) | 3 (14%) |
| Mean initial rise in creatinine | 0.6 mg/dL |