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Intra-abdominal hypertension (IAH), or its more severe form, Abdominal Compartment Syndrome (ACS), is a common, life-threatening complication associated with substantial morbidity and mortality among critically ill adults. IAH occurs in 30-50% of critically ill patients.

According to a recent study published in the American Journal of Kidney Diseases, AKI in hospitalized patients with COVID-19 is associated with significant risk of mortality, which is amplified even more when AKI requires kidney replacement therapy (KRT). Researchers conducted an observational retrospective study of...