scholarly journals Glomerular Filtration Rate, Urine Production, and Fractional Clearance of Electrolytes in Acute Kidney Injury in Dogs and Their Association with Survival

2015 ◽  
Vol 29 (1) ◽  
pp. 28-34 ◽  
Author(s):  
N. Brown ◽  
G. Segev ◽  
T. Francey ◽  
P. Kass ◽  
L.D. Cowgill
Keyword(s):  
Acute Kidney Injury ◽  
Glomerular Filtration Rate ◽  
Glomerular Filtration ◽  
Filtration Rate ◽  
Kidney Injury ◽  
Urine Production ◽  
Fractional Clearance

scholarly journals Acute Kidney Injuries in Children with Severe Malaria

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (4) ◽  
pp. e312-317
Author(s):  
Folake M. Afolayan ◽  
Olanrewaju T. Adedoyin ◽  
Mohammed B. Abdulkadir ◽  
Olayinka R. Ibrahim ◽  
Sikiru A. Biliaminu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Acute Kidney Injury ◽  
Glomerular Filtration Rate ◽  
Glomerular Filtration ◽  
Severe Malaria ◽  
Diagnostic Criteria ◽  
Cystatin C ◽  
Filtration Rate ◽  
Kidney Injury ◽  
Serum Cystatin C ◽  
Serum Cystatin

Objectives: Serum creatinine levels are often used to diagnose acute kidney injury (AKI), but may not necessarily accurately reflect changes in glomerular filtration rate (GFR). This study aimed to compare the prevalence of AKI in children with severe malaria using diagnostic criteria based on creatinine values in contrast to cystatin C. Methods: This prospective cross-sectional study was performed between June 2016 and May 2017 at the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Ilorin, Nigeria. A total of 170 children aged 0.5–14 years old with severe malaria were included. Serum cystatin C levels were determined using a particle-enhanced immunoturbidmetric assay method, while creatinine levels were measured using the Jaffe reaction. Renal function assessed using cystatin C-derived estimated GFR (eGFR) was compared to that measured using three sets of criteria based on creatinine values including the Kidney Disease: Improved Global Outcomes (KDIGO) and World Health Organization (WHO) criteria as well as an absolute creatinine cut-off value of >1.5 mg/dL. Results: Mean serum cystatin C and creatinine levels were 1.77 ± 1.37 mg/L and 1.23 ± 1.80 mg/dL, respectively (P = 0.002). According to the KDIGO, WHO and absolute creatinine criteria, the frequency of AKI was 32.4%, 7.6% and 16.5%, respectively. In contrast, the incidence of AKI based on cystatin C-derived eGFR was 51.8%. Overall, the rate of detection of AKI was significantly higher using cystatin C compared to the KDIGO, WHO and absolute creatinine criteria (P = 0.003, <0.001 and <0.001, respectively). Conclusion: Diagnostic criteria for AKI based on creatinine values may not indicate the actual burden of disease in children with severe malaria. Keywords: Biomarkers; Acute Kidney Injury; Renal Failure; Glomerular Filtration Rate; Cystatin C; Creatinine; Malaria; Nigeria.

scholarly journals THE STUDY OF RENOPROTECTIVE PROPERTIES OF ERYTROPOETIN DERIVATIVES ON THE KIDNEY ISCHEMIA-REPERFUSION MODEL

2018 ◽  
Vol 25 (6) ◽  
pp. 73-77 ◽  
Author(s):  
V. V. Elagin ◽  
D. A. Kostina ◽  
O. I. Bratchikov ◽  
M. V. Pokrovsky ◽  
T. G. Pokrovskaya
Keyword(s):  
Acute Kidney Injury ◽  
Glomerular Filtration Rate ◽  
Glomerular Filtration ◽  
Sodium Excretion ◽  
Filtration Rate ◽  
Ischemia Reperfusion ◽  
Kidney Injury ◽  
Fractional Sodium Excretion ◽  
Male Wistar Rats ◽  
Microcirculatory Disorders

Aim.The research was designed to study the renoprotective properties of erythropoietin derivatives on the kidney ischemiareperfusion experimental model.Materials and methods.The renoprotective properties of asialo erythropoietin (0.4 μg/kg and 2.4 μg/kg 30 minutes before the induction of ischemia) and carbamylated darbepoetin (50 μg/kg 24 hours before the ischemic stimulus) were studied in comparison with erythropoietin and darbepoetin in a series of experiments on male Wistar rats on a 40-minute bilateral model of renal ischemia-reperfusion. The renoprotective properties were evaluated by the results of biochemical markers of acute kidney injury, the dynamics of glomerular filtration rate and fractional sodium excretion, as well as the severity of microcirculatory disorders.Results.It was found that the prophylactic use of asialo erythropoietin (dose-dependent) and carbamylated darbepoetin leads to a decrease in the serum concentration of markers of acute renal damage, an increase in the glomerular filtration rate, a decrease in fractional sodium excretion, and a decrease in microcirculatory disorders.Conclusion.Asialo erythropoietin and carbamylated darbepoetin have the pronounced renoprotective properties and are the promising agents for the prevention and treatment of acute kidney injury.

The Renal System

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jayme E. Locke ◽  
John T Killian Jr
Keyword(s):  
Vitamin D ◽  
Acute Kidney Injury ◽  
Glomerular Filtration Rate ◽  
Glomerular Filtration ◽  
Filtration Rate ◽  
Kidney Injury ◽  
Donor Nephrectomy ◽  
General Surgeon ◽  
Ureteral Injuries ◽  
Renal System

This updated review on the renal system provides a concise overview of the topics most important to the general surgeon. Anatomic topics have been expanded to also include variant anatomy and surgical approaches. There is a new focus on the accuracy and utility of equations for estimating the glomerular filtration rate, as well as supplementation and pharmacology for the general surgeon with discussions of vitamin D and erythropoietin. Acute kidney injury is defined; its pathophysiology is discussed; and its management is outlined, highlighting evidence-based practice. Finally, urologic surgery is addressed with a focus on donor nephrectomy and its consequences, as well as the management of iatrogenic ureteral injuries. Key words: acute kidney injury; contrast nephropathy; erythropoiesis-stimulating agents; estimated glomerular filtration rate; iatrogenic ureteral injury; laparoscopic donor nephrectomy; renal surgical anatomy; vitamin D supplementation

The Renal System

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jayme E. Locke ◽  
John T Killian Jr
Keyword(s):  
Vitamin D ◽  
Acute Kidney Injury ◽  
Glomerular Filtration Rate ◽  
Glomerular Filtration ◽  
Filtration Rate ◽  
Kidney Injury ◽  
Donor Nephrectomy ◽  
General Surgeon ◽  
Ureteral Injuries ◽  
Renal System

This updated review on the renal system provides a concise overview of the topics most important to the general surgeon. Anatomic topics have been expanded to also include variant anatomy and surgical approaches. There is a new focus on the accuracy and utility of equations for estimating the glomerular filtration rate, as well as supplementation and pharmacology for the general surgeon with discussions of vitamin D and erythropoietin. Acute kidney injury is defined; its pathophysiology is discussed; and its management is outlined, highlighting evidence-based practice. Finally, urologic surgery is addressed with a focus on donor nephrectomy and its consequences, as well as the management of iatrogenic ureteral injuries. Key words: acute kidney injury; contrast nephropathy; erythropoiesis-stimulating agents; estimated glomerular filtration rate; iatrogenic ureteral injury; laparoscopic donor nephrectomy; renal surgical anatomy; vitamin D supplementation

Paucity of renal follow-up by school age after neonatal cardiac surgery

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (6) ◽  
pp. 822-828
Author(s):  
Sara Rodriguez-Lopez ◽  
Louis Huynh ◽  
Kelly Benisty ◽  
Adrian Dancea ◽  
Daniel Garros ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Acute Kidney Injury ◽  
Cardiac Surgery ◽  
Glomerular Filtration Rate ◽  
Glomerular Filtration ◽  
Filtration Rate ◽  
Kidney Injury ◽  
Post Discharge ◽  
Heart Repair ◽  
Neonatal Cardiac Surgery

AbstractIntroduction:There are little data about renal follow-up of neonates after cardiovascular surgery and no guidelines for long-term renal follow-up. Our objectives were to assess renal function follow-up practice after neonatal cardiac surgery, evaluate factors that predict follow-up serum creatinine measurements including acute kidney injury following surgery, and evaluate the estimated glomerular filtration rate during follow-up using routinely collected laboratory values.Methods:Two-centre retrospective cohort study of children 5–7 years of age with a history of neonatal cardiac surgery. Univariable and multivariable analyses were performed to determine factors associated with post-discharge creatinine measurements. Glomerular filtration rate was estimated for each creatinine using a height-independent equation.Results:Seventeen of 55 children (30%) did not have any creatinine measured following discharge after surgery until the end of study follow-up, which occurred at a median time of 6 years after discharge. Of the 38 children who had the kidney function checked, 15 (40%) had all of their creatinine drawn only in the context of a hospitalisation or emergency department visit. Acute kidney injury following surgery did not predict the presence of follow-up creatinine measurements.Conclusions:A large proportion of neonates undergoing congenital heart repair did not have a follow-up creatinine measured in the first years following surgery. In those that did have a creatinine measured, there did not appear to be any identified pattern of follow-up. A follow-up system for children who are discharged from cardiac surgery is needed to identify children with or at risk of chronic kidney disease.

Acute kidney injury

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aron Chakera ◽  
William G. Herrington ◽  
Christopher A. O’Callaghan
Keyword(s):  
Acute Kidney Injury ◽  
Renal Failure ◽  
Renal Function ◽  
Acute Renal Failure ◽  
Glomerular Filtration Rate ◽  
Glomerular Filtration ◽  
Filtration Rate ◽  
Urine Volume ◽  
Kidney Injury ◽  
Rapid Decrease

Acute renal failure (also referred to as acute kidney injury) refers to a rapid decrease in renal function; it is reflected by an increase in blood urea and creatinine and is often associated with oliguria (a urine volume of less than 400 ml/24 hours). It usually develops over days to weeks. Acute kidney injury has been variously classified, but the current classifications are based on the glomerular filtration rate (or creatinine), looking at changes from baseline, and the presence of oliguria or anuria. The potential etiologies of acute kidney injury are usually considered anatomically under the headings prerenal, renal (intrinsic), and postrenal. This chapter looks at the etiology, symptoms, clinical features, demographics, complications, diagnosis, and treatment of acute kidney injury.

scholarly journals P06 Improving renal function monitoring during chemotherapy- a role for cystatin C?

2020 ◽  
Vol 105 (9) ◽  
pp. e8.2-e9
Author(s):  
Rachel Boys
Keyword(s):  
Acute Kidney Injury ◽  
Renal Function ◽  
Glomerular Filtration Rate ◽  
Glomerular Filtration ◽  
Cystatin C ◽  
Filtration Rate ◽  
Kidney Injury ◽  
Estimating Equations ◽  
Transformation Factor ◽  
Over Time

AimRenal toxicity causes major morbidity following chemotherapy- abnormal iGFRs may be detected in up to 73.7% of patients.1 Creatinine is universally used as a biomarker to track fluctuating function and to calculate surrogate glomerular filtration rate (GFR) in the form of estimating equations.2 There is concern regarding the suitability of creatinine as a biomarker in this population, and it is proposed that cystatin C as a biomarker alone and also included in estimating equations may offer improved clinical suitability and accuracy.3MethodsIn this prospective, longitudinal study over a period of 18 months, 132 combined isotope GFR (iGFR), creatinine and cystatin C measurements were taken from 48 paediatric oncology patients at a Northern Children’s Hospital. Correlation and agreement analysis was performed for both individual biomarkers and estimating equations. Sensitivity data, along with ROC curve analysis was performed for all biomarkers and estimating equations. Data from three identified patients was isolated to examine individual patient variation over time.ResultsCreatinine identified only 1/32 patients with an abnormal iGFR (<90 ml/min/1.73 m2) compared to cystatin C which identified 12/32. Creatinine values and both estimating equations failed to change significantly over a period of declining iGFR though cystatin C did show a significant inverse increase (p<0.05). Bland Altman analysis for both the creatinine and combined equation showed poor agreement (mean difference -64 ml/min/1.3 m2 and -20 ml/min/1.73 m2 respectively). All biomarkers and equations showed poor sensitivity to detect an abnormal iGFR either below 70 ml/min/1.73 m2 or 90 ml/min/1.73 m2. A transformation factor applied to the equations significantly improved the sensitivity and clinical applicability of all equations. The data from three individual patients failed to reveal any significant intra-patient relationships.ConclusionData from this study cannot support the use of creatinine or cystatin C as a single biomarker to monitor renal function in children undergoing chemotherapy. Newer cystatin C and creatinine combined equations, whilst offering statistical superiority, do not offer the clinical superiority to replace iGFR or provide a tool for accurate dose calculations. A transformation factor can be applied to the results gained from the estimating equations to significantly improve the detection of abnormal iGFR, though work in other patient cohorts is needed to support this. Previous work also supported the use of a transformation factor, though application of their transformation factor to this current cohort failed to replicate the 100% sensitivity findings previously demonstrated4. Three patients were identified from the cohort and their paired iGFR and estimated GFR were monitored prospectively, over a period of approximately a year. Significant variation was observed between iGFR and eGFR at each time point for all three patients and therefore personalisation of GFR estimation from baseline iGFR and demographic data could not be proposed. This requires exploration in a larger cohort with the possible inclusion of additional baseline variables.ReferencesCRUK Survival trends over time in Children’s Cancers. 1.2015. https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/health-professional/cancer-statistics/childrens-cancers/survival#heading-Two Accessed 28th March 2019.NICE ( 2013) CG169 Acute kidney injury: Prevention, detection and management of acute kidney injury up to the point of renal replacement therapy.Barnfield, MC, Burniston, MT, Reid, U, et al. Cystatin C in assessment of glomerular filtration rate in children and young adults suffering from cancer. Nuclear Medicine Communications 2013;34:609–614.Dodgshun, AJ, Quinlan, C, Sullivan, MJ. Cystatin C based equation accurately estimates glomerular filtration rate in children with solid and central nervous system tumours: enough evidence to change practice? Pediatric Blood and Cancer 2016;63:1535–1538.

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