Case Report of Multiple Accidental Hypothermic Drowning (EP Video)

Acute kidney injury is common in patients undergoing cardiac surgery, and even milder forms of acute kidney injury, including isolated stage 1 oliguria, are associated with adverse long-term consequences.

Despite accounting for differences in risk factors and intra-operative practices, Black patients had a 50% increased odds for developing moderate-severe post-operative AKI compared to White patients. Additional evaluations are warranted to identify potential targets to address racial disparities in AKI outcomes.