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Complications of continuous renal replacement therapy in critically ill children: a prospective observational

Maria J Santiago1, Jesús López-Herce, Javier Urbano

  • 1Pediatric Intensive Care Service, Hospital General Universitario Gregorio Marañón, Dr Castelo Madrid, 28009, Spain. macosantiago77@yahoo.es

Critical Care (London, England)
|November 21, 2009
PubMed

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Complications during continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) are frequent in critically ill children. This study identified catheterization issues, hypotension, hemorrhage, and electrolyte disturbances as common, emphasizing the need for strict monitoring.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Critical Care Medicine
  • Nephrology
  • Pediatric Intensive Care

Background:

  • Continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) is vital for critically ill children but carries risks.
  • Prospective data on CRRT-related complications in pediatric populations are limited.
  • Understanding these complications and their risk factors is crucial for patient safety.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To prospectively analyze the incidence of CRRT-related complications in critically ill children.
  • To identify patient and treatment-related risk factors associated with these complications.

Main Methods:

  • A prospective, single-center observational study included critically ill children undergoing CRRT.
  • Complications assessed included catheterization issues, hypotension, hemorrhage, and electrolyte disturbances.
  • Data were analyzed against patient characteristics, clinical severity, and CRRT technique parameters.

Main Results:

  • Of 174 children, 7.4% had catheterization problems (more common in infants <12 months or <10 kg).
  • Hypotension occurred in 30.4% and hemorrhage in 10.3%, with no identified risk factors.
  • Electrolyte levels (sodium, chloride, phosphate) decreased within 72 hours, unrelated to variables or mortality.

Conclusions:

  • CRRT-related complications are common and potentially serious in pediatric patients.
  • Hypotension during connection and electrolyte disturbances are the most frequent issues.
  • Rigorous monitoring and control of CRRT in children are essential.
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