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Acute Kidney Injury in Children: Classification, Recognition and Treatment Principles

Matjaž Kopač1

  • 1Department of Nephrology, Division of Pediatrics, University Medical Centre Ljubljana, Bohoričeva 20, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia.

Children (Basel, Switzerland)
|November 27, 2024
PubMed

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Acute kidney injury (AKI) in children is a sudden loss of kidney function. This overview covers pediatric AKI causes, management in intensive care units, and long-term risks like chronic kidney disease.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Nephrology
  • Critical Care Medicine

Background:

  • Acute kidney injury (AKI) in children presents a significant clinical challenge.
  • Early recognition and management are crucial for improving outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a comprehensive overview of pediatric AKI.
  • To discuss pathophysiology, drug effects, and long-term sequelae.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current literature on pediatric AKI.
  • Discussion of key clinical concepts including urine output, electrolytes, and acid-base balance.
  • Exploration of intensive care unit management and renal replacement therapy.

Main Results:

  • AKI involves complex interactions affecting urine output, electrolytes, and renal perfusion.
  • Diuretic nephrotoxicity and reduced glomerular filtration rate are key concerns.
  • AKI is associated with multiorgan failure and requires intensive care.

Conclusions:

  • Pediatric AKI necessitates a thorough understanding of its pathophysiology and management.
  • Long-term risks include chronic kidney disease, hypertension, and proteinuria.
  • Effective management strategies are vital to mitigate adverse outcomes.

Keywords:
acid–base balanceacute kidney injurychildrendiureticselectrolyteshypervolemiakidney perfusionurine output

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