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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Nephrology
  • Critical Care Medicine
  • Renal Replacement Therapy

Background:

  • Limited data exists on continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) for critically ill children in developing countries.
  • Acute kidney injury (AKI) and fluid overload are significant challenges in this population.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the experience and outcomes of CRRT in critically ill children with AKI and fluid overload in a developing country setting.
  • To evaluate the safety and efficacy of CRRT in this underrepresented patient group.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of 17 critically ill children managed with 20 sessions of CRRT.
  • Patients presented with hypotension, AKI, fluid overload, or electrolyte imbalance.
  • Data collected included patient demographics, CRRT parameters, complications, and survival rates.

Main Results:

  • Median age was 6 years, median weight 20 kg.
  • CRRT provided effective solute clearance (median 2171.4 ml/1.73 m²/h) with a median filter-life of 69.7 hours.
  • Common complications included hypokalemia (n=16) and hypophosphatemia (n=11). Survival rate was 47.1% (8/17 patients).

Conclusions:

  • CRRT is a viable and effective modality for managing critically ill children with AKI and fluid overload in developing countries.
  • Despite complications, survivors showed improved renal function, highlighting CRRT's role in improving outcomes.
  • Further research is needed to optimize CRRT delivery in resource-limited settings.