Ethical approval and consent to participate
The study protocol was reviewed by the Institutional Review Board at each participating site and the need for informed consent was waived. For this study, the Institutional Review Board of Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University approved the study (IRB 440/63).
Consent for publication
Not applicable.
Availability of data and materials
The datasets used and/or analyzed during the current study are available from the corresponding author on reasonable request.
Competing interests
The authors declare that they have no competing interests.
Funding
Financial support for the study was provided by International Society of Nephrology (ISN), The Kidney Foundation of Thailand and the Medical Association of Thailand.
Authors’ contributions
WK, SP, NL, and NS were responsible for the study concept and design. WK, SP, NL, and NS were responsible for the data acquisition. WK and KS were responsible for statistical analysis. WK, SP, ST, NL, JK and NS were responsible for data interpretation. WK, SP, ST, NL, and NS were responsible for drafting the main manuscript. WK prepared the figures. All authors reviewed the manuscript.
Acknowledgement
Members of SEA-AKI study group include:
Nattachai Srisawat, M.D. (corresponding author), Win Kulvichit, M.D., Sadudee Peerapornrattana, M.D., Nuttha Lumlertgul, M.D., Noppathorn Mahamitra, M.D., Passisd Loaveeravat, M.D., Kearkiat Praditpornsilpa, M.D., Khajohn Tiranathanagul, M.D., Kriang Tungsanga, M.D., Somchai Eiam-Ong, M.D., Visith Sitprija, M.D. from Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, and King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, Bangkok, Thailand;
Asada Leelahavanichkul, M.D. from Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand;
Manasnun Kongwibulwut, M.D., Pornlert Chatkaew, M.D. from Department of Anesthesiology, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand;
Cameron Hurst, Ph.D., Stephen J. Kerr, Ph.D. from Biostatistics Excellence Centre, Research Affairs, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand;
Anan Chuasuwan, M.D. from Department of Medicine, Bhumibol Adulyadej Hospital, Royal Thai Air Force, Bangkok, Thailand;
Konlawij Trongtrakul, M.D. from Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Vajira Hospital, Navamindradhiraj University, Bangkok, Thailand;
Adis Tasnarong, M.D., Pattharawin Pattharanitima, M.D. from Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Thammasat University, Bangkok, Thailand;
Ratapum Champunot, M.D. from Department of Medicine, Buddhachinaraj Hospital, Phitsanulok, Thailand;
Rangsun Bhurayanontachai, M.D. from Division of Critical Care Medicine, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Prince Songkla University, Songkla, Thailand;
Petchdee Oranrigsupak, M.D. from Department of Medicine, Nan Hospital, Nan, Thailand;
Theerapon Sukmark, M.D. from Thungsong Hospital, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Thailand;
Thanachai Panaput, M.D. from Kon Kaen Regional Hospital, Kon Kaen, Thailand;
Natthapon Laohacharoenyot, M.D. from Sriphat Medical Center, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand;
Karjbundid Surasit, M.D. from Nakornping Hospital, Chiang Mai, Thailand;
Thathsalang Keobounma, M.D. from Thabo Crown Prince Hospital, Nong Khai, Thailand;
Kamol Khositrangsikun, M.D. from Maharaj Nakhon Si Thammarat Hospital, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Thailand;
Ummarit Suwattanasilpa, M.D. from Mahasarakarm Hospital, Mahasarakarm, Thailand, 18Taksinmaharaj Hospital, Tak, Thailand;
Poramin Santithisadeekorn, M.D. from Taksinmaharaj Hospital, Tak, Thailand;
Anocha Wanitchanont, M.D. from Department of Medicine, Cbonburi Hospital, Chonburi, Thailand;
Jonny Jonny, M.D., Vedora Angelia, M.D., Ayu Nursantisuryani Jahya, M.D., Lydia Permata Hilman, M.D., Venna Febrian Kusumaningrum, M.D. from Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, Gatot Soebroto Indonesia Central Army Hospital, Jakarta, Indonesia;
Moch Hasyim, M.D. from Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, Gatot Soebroto Indonesia Central Army Hospital, Jakarta, Indonesia;
Noot Sengthavisouk, M.D., Chanmaly Keomany, M.D. from Department of Nephrology, Division of Critical Care, Mittaphab Hospital, Vientiane Capital, Laos;
Phonepadith Banouvong, M.D., Division of Critical Care, Luangprabang Provincial Hospital, Laos;
Phetvilay Senavong, M.D., Division of Critical Care, Savannakhet Provincial Hospital, Laos;
Sidavone Xayyaphet, M.D., Division of Critical Care, Mahosot Hospital, Vientiane Capital, Laos;
Sakountala Binbundith, M.D., Division of Critical Care, Champasak Provincial Hospital, Laos;
John A. Kellum, M.D. from Center for Critical Care Nephrology, The CRISMA Center, Department of Critical Care Medicine, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA, USA.