Table 4.
Comparison of laboratory parameters of elderly patients with AKI according to the treatment (hemodialysis / conservative)
| Characteristics | Hemodialysis N = 41 | Conservative treatment N = 29 | p |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (year) | 74.00 ± 6.92 | 74.69 ± 6.29 | n.s |
| sCr- admission | 765.24 ± 288.00 | 530.06 ± 224.81 | 0.000 |
| sCr- discharge | 265.09 ± 203.05 | 207.31 ± 131.75 | n.s |
| BUN- admission | 43.20 ± 17.57 | 32.73 ± 11.35 | 0.006 |
| BUN- discharge | 25.54 ± 35.70 | 18.06 ± 11.28 | n.s |
| Hb (g/l) | 112.89 ± 21.07 | 104.44 ± 18.85 | n.s |
| CRP | 116.94 ± 114.59 | 115.57 ± 75.08 | n.s |
| Na (mmol/l)) | 134.92 ± 7.40 | 137.69 ± 6.65 | n.s |
| K (mmol/l) | 5.44 ± 1.40 | 4.70 ± 1.16 | 0.022 |
| Alb (g/l) | 31.42 ± 5.95 | 33.22 ± 6.20 | n.s |
| Du (ml) | 817.83 ± 819.85 | 1216.07 ± 574.65 | 0.032 |
Abbreviations: sCr, serum creatinine; BUN, blood urea nitrogen; Hgb, haemoglobin; Plt, platelets; Na, sodium; K, Potassium; Alb, albumin; Du, diuresis.