Mechanical ventilation is associated with significant increases in the risk of acute kidney injury (AKI). The rate of AKI due to mechanical ventilation and the associated mortality remain unacceptably high.

Can ventilator damage kidneys?

Introduction. Mechanical ventilation is often required as a life-saving intervention in critically ill patients. However, mechanical ventilation also increases the risk of acute kidney injury (AKI) threefold [1].

Why do your kidneys fail when on ventilator?

Increased intrathoracic pressure due to ventilator leads to decreased cardiac output, subsequently leading to decreased renal perfusion.