Trend of the LOS for patients suffering from different kidney injuries

Abstract

Maintenance of kidney health is a global priority. This reflects the vital role that the kidneys play. Indeed, although often underestimated, the kidneys, perform various functions essential for our survival as maintaining water homeostasis through the removal of excess fluids and being responsible for the removal of toxic substances. Furthermore, they are involved in the regulation of blood pressure, the production of erythropoietin, activation of vitamin D to maintain bone health and the acid-base balance control to maintain the blood pH within normal values. Kidney damage at date is a very common condition and its identification and management are necessary in order to prevent its progression, comorbidities outcomes, reduce the mortality risks improving patient safety and medicines management. In this scenario, we propose a case study at University Hospital “San Giovanni di Dio e Ruggi d'Aragona” in Salerno (Italy) in the period between October 2018 and December 2020 on 847 patients with different kidney injuries considering their age and the presence of related pathologies. Aim of our wok is a better understand of the length of hospital stay (LOS) in order to improve the prediction of the disease stage, the quality of life of patients reducing hospitalization and mortality. Furthermore, our final goal is to understand the key mechanism related to the managing of patients reducing the costs.