Korean J Pediatr.  2007 Oct;50(10):948-953. 10.3345/kjp.2007.50.10.948.

Acute renal failure in pediatrics

• Hahn H

• KMID: 2279306
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.3345/kjp.2007.50.10.948

Abstract

Acute renal failure is the generic term for an abrupt and sustained decrease in renal function resulting in retention of nitrogenous and non nitrogenous waste product. This may results in life threatening consequences including volume overload, hyperkalemia, and metabolic acidosis. Acute renal failure is both common and carries high mortality rate, but as it is often preventable, identification of patients at risk and and appropriate management are crucial. This review summarized the most recent information on definition, epidemiology, clinical causes and management of acute renal failure in pediatric patients.

Keyword

Acute renal failure; Pediatric patients

MeSH Terms

Acidosis
Acute Kidney Injury*
Epidemiology
Humans
Hyperkalemia
Mortality
Nitrogen
Pediatrics*
Waste Products
Nitrogen
Waste Products