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Clinical characteristics and mortality risk prediction in children with acute kidney injury

Simin Sadeghi-Bojd1, Noor Mohammad Noori1, Mehdi Mohammadi2

  • 1Children and Adolescent Health Research Center, Zahedan University of Medical Sciences, Zahedan, Iran.

Nigerian Medical Journal : Journal of the Nigeria Medical Association
|January 19, 2016
PubMed

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Acute kidney injury (AKI) affects 14.9% of children in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU). This condition significantly increases mortality risk, highlighting the need for early detection and intervention strategies.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Critical Care Medicine
  • Nephrology
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a critical condition in critically ill children, characterized by impaired kidney function.
  • AKI involves elevated creatinine and nitrogenous waste products, disrupting fluid and electrolyte balance.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the incidence rate of AKI in a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU).
  • To identify risk factors associated with AKI development in critically ill children.
  • To describe the clinical outcomes, including mortality, for pediatric patients with AKI.

Main Methods:

  • A prospective observational study conducted in a PICU over 20 months (April 2012 - December 2014).
  • Included 303 children, defining AKI using AKI Network criteria.
  • Followed patients to compare outcomes between those with and without AKI.

Main Results:

  • The incidence of AKI in the PICU was 14.9%.
  • Neurologic, heart, and respiratory diseases were the most common admission diagnoses in AKI patients.
  • AKI patients had a significantly higher mortality rate (40% vs. 17.8%) and increased odds of death (OR=3.04).

Conclusions:

  • AKI is a significant concern in PICU settings, with a notable incidence rate.
  • Understanding AKI epidemiology is crucial for identifying high-risk children and improving outcomes.
  • Future research should focus on novel biomarkers for early AKI detection and prevention strategies.
Abstract

Keywords:
Acute kidney injuryPediatric Intensive Care Unitchildren

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