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. 2024 Aug;39(8):2515-2524.
doi: 10.1007/s00467-024-06341-5. Epub 2024 Mar 22.

Acute kidney injury in pediatric burn patients

Demet Kahramanlar  1 , Sare Gülfem Özlü  2 , Pervin Demirci  3 , Elif Emel Erten  4 , Emrah Şenel  5 , Umut Selda Bayrakçi  1
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Acute kidney injury in pediatric burn patients

Demet Kahramanlar et al. Pediatr Nephrol. 2024 Aug.

Abstract

Background: Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a common and important complication of burn injury. Although there are numerous adult studies, data regarding AKI in pediatric burn patients are scarce. Here, we aimed to evaluate the frequency, clinical features, and prognosis of AKI among pediatric burn injury patients.

Methods: This is a retrospective cohort study. Patients aged between 1 month and 18 years who had been followed up between the years 2011 and 2017 were included, and patients with previous kidney disease were excluded. Demographic data, laboratory and clinical variables, management strategies, and outcome data were obtained from the hospital records. Factors associated with AKI were determined by logistic regression analysis.

Results: A total of 697 patients had been followed up, and 87 (12.5%) had AKI. Older age, refugee status, prolonged duration between the incident and time of hospitalization, presence of sepsis, severity and type of burn, volume of fluid administration, intubation status, and accompanying organ failure were all associated with the development of AKI. According to multivariate logistic regression analysis, the most statistically significant factors associated with the development of AKI were older age and increased serum hemoglobin values. In terms of outcomes, length of stay and mortality increased in patients with AKI when compared with patients without AKI.

Conclusion: Similar to adults, AKI is an important and common complication of burn injury in pediatric burn patients and is associated with increased length of stay, morbidity, and mortality. Early recognition and prompt and appropriate management are crucial to avoid morbidity and mortality.

Keywords: Acute kidney injury; Burn; Hemoglobin; Pediatric.

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