Acute Kidney Injury in Children| Stephy Publishers
Pediatrics
and Clinical Neonatology - (JPCN)| Stephy Publishers
Abstract:
Recent literature data has shown that acute kidney injury (AKI) is a common
occurrence in critically ill children and that it is associated with high rates
of morbidity and mortality, even after adjusting for other risk factors. In
addition, it can result in long-term sequelae translated by the development of
arterial hypertension, microalbuminuria and chronic renal dysfunction. High
degree of suspicion, early diagnosis based on the recognition of patients at
risk and the use of new criteria for the diagnosis and classification of AKI
and, whenever possible, using the new biomarkers can positively alter the
prognosis of these patients. Although there is still no specific treatment for
AKI, it is recommended to focus on the immediate institution of preventive
measures in order to maintain renal hemodynamics, early treatment of septic
patients, elimination of exogenous nephrotoxins, recognition and management of
patients with AKI secondary to high levels of endotoxins, control and
normalization of volume after the initial phase of fluid resuscitation,
sufficient nutritional support, and recognition and treatment of the underlying
causes are necessary. Patients that fail with conservative care will need renal
replacement therapy.
Keywords:
Acute kidney injury, Nephrotoxicity, Hemoglobinuria, Endotoxins
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