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Continuous renal replacement therapy in children

Scott M Sutherland1, Steven R Alexander2

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, Division of Nephrology, Stanford University Medical Center, 300 Pasteur Drive, Room G-306, Stanford, CA, 94035, USA. suthersm@stanford.edu.

Pediatric Nephrology (Berlin, Germany)
|February 28, 2012
PubMed

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Acute kidney injury (AKI) in children is increasingly complex. Continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) is now the standard treatment for critically ill pediatric patients with AKI, with evolving guidelines for its use.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Nephrology
  • Critical Care Medicine
  • Renal Replacement Therapy

Background:

  • Epidemiology of pediatric acute kidney injury (AKI) has evolved.
  • Pediatric AKI patients often present with comorbidities, fluid overload, and severe illness.
  • Continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) is the preferred management modality for pediatric AKI.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a state-of-the-art review of pediatric CRRT.
  • To examine recent data on CRRT in critically ill children.
  • To cover technical aspects, indications, timing, dosing, and outcomes of pediatric CRRT.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of recent data on pediatric CRRT.
  • Analysis of technical aspects of CRRT delivery in children.
  • Examination of current evidence on CRRT indications, initiation, dosing, and outcomes.

Main Results:

  • CRRT is the established treatment for severe pediatric AKI.
  • Recent data informs best practices for CRRT in critically ill children.
  • Specifics on timing, dosing, and technical considerations are crucial for optimal outcomes.

Conclusions:

  • Pediatric CRRT management requires a comprehensive understanding of technical aspects and recent evidence.
  • Optimizing CRRT initiation, dosing, and technical delivery improves outcomes in critically ill children with AKI.
  • This review synthesizes current knowledge to guide clinical practice in pediatric CRRT.

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