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Researchers are conducting an international, multicenter observational study to understand acute kidney injury requiring renal replacement therapy (AKI-RRT) in Latin American countries. The study focuses on the epidemiology, patient outcomes, and care processes for those with AKI-RRT. It also aims to identify how these factors vary across different Latin American countries and what demographic, clinical, and socioeconomic elements affect patient outcomes. The study collects a wide range of data including clinical details, laboratory results, treatments, care processes, and patient outcomes to create a comprehensive database. It includes adult patients admitted to intensive care units diagnosed with stage 3 acute kidney injury who begin renal replacement therapy within a specific timeframe relative to ICU admission. The study does not involve experimental treatments but observes current care practices across multiple sites. Participants are monitored from enrollment through hospital discharge or up to 90 days to track in-hospital mortality and other outcomes. The research helps compare care approaches and results between countries and supports further clinical research in AKI-RRT. The total participation duration depends on the patient's hospital stay or 90 days, whichever comes first.