Table 3 Univariate logistic regression model to test association of AKI and increase in serum chloride (ΔCL = [Cl-]_max - CL₀) in all patients and patients without hyperchloremia

 Δ[Cl^-]

1.25 (1.16–1.36)

<0.001^a

1.14 (1.07–1.20)

<0.001^a

 Δ[Cl^-] ≥ 5 mmol/l

5.70 (3.00–10.82)

<0.001^a

3.40 (1.95–5.94)

<0.001^a

 Δ[Cl^-]

1.37 (1.20–1.56)

<0.001^a

1.25 (1.13–1.38)

<0.001^a

 Δ[Cl^-] ≥ 5 mmol/l

8.25 (3.44–19.78)

<0.001^a

4.77 (2.13–10.70)

<0.001^a