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of chronic renal impairment and long-term mortality after de novo acute kidney injury in the critically ill; a Swedish multi-centre (3.9 % vs. 0.3%) than those in the comparison group (adjusted IRR 22.5). Rimes-Stigare et al. Critical Care (2015) 19:221 DOI 10.1186/s13054-015-0920-yPhysiology and Pharmacology, Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden Full list of author information is available at the end of the articleConclusion: This large cohort study demonstrated that de novo AKI is associated with increased short and long-term risk of death. AKI is independently associated with increased risk of CKD and ESRD as compared to an ICU control population. Severe de novo AKI survivors should be routinely followed-up and their renal function monitored