scholarly journals Fluid Management for Critically Unwell Children with Diabetic Ketoacidosis: A Multi-centre Study

Author(s):  
Khurram Mustafa ◽  
Kirsten Cromie ◽  
Aimee Foster ◽  
Anna Barrow ◽  
Michelle Winter ◽  
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Abstract Background:Cerebral oedema in paediatric diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) can be associated with significant mortality and morbidity. These concerns have led to restrictive fluid management in children presenting with DKA and also led to the revision of guidance by the British Society of Paediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes (BSPED) in 2015. Methods:We conducted a multi-centre study of compliance with two BSPED guidelines with liberal (2009) and restrictive fluid management (2015) protocols for children admitted to paediatric critical care units (PCCU) in the UK. We also used univariate and multivariate logistic regressions to study associations with clinical outcomes such as diagnosis of cerebral oedema.Results:96 patients with DKA were admitted to eight PCCUs between January 2013 and December 2017. The median age at presentation was 9 years and weight was 32.4kg. Of all admissions, 25% were invasively ventilated, 4% received vasoactive support, 10% received renal replacement therapy and 98% survived to discharge. 42% were suspected to have cerebral oedema with older children being more likely to be diagnosed with cerebral oedema. There was no significant difference in receiving renal replacement therapy, mechanical ventilation, vasoactive support or a clinical diagnosis of cerebral oedema between the two treatment protocols.Conclusion:Compliance was lower for the guideline with a more restrictive fluid protocol. The study found no evidence to suggest that differing fluid management across BSPED guidance had any significant impact on clinical outcomes. A larger prospective study is needed to study the impact of the revised 2020 guidance.

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (9) ◽  
pp. 2994
Author(s):  
Yun Im Lee ◽  
Min Goo Kang ◽  
Ryoung-Eun Ko ◽  
Taek Kyu Park ◽  
Chi Ryang Chung ◽  
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Although there have been several reports regarding the association between hypoxic hepatic injury and clinical outcomes in patients who underwent conventional cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), limited data are available in the setting of extracorporeal CPR (ECPR). Patients who received ECPR due to either in- or out-of-hospital cardiac arrest from May 2004 through December 2018 were eligible. Hypoxic hepatitis (HH) was defined as an increased aspartate aminotransferase or alanine aminotransferase level to more than 20 times the upper normal range. The primary outcome was in-hospital mortality. In addition, we assessed poor neurological outcome defined as a Cerebral Performance Categories score of 3 to 5 at discharge and the predictors of HH occurrence. Among 365 ECPR patients, 90 (24.7%) were identified as having HH. The in-hospital mortality and poor neurologic outcomes in the HH group were significantly higher than those of the non-HH group (72.2% vs. 54.9%, p = 0.004 and 77.8% vs. 63.6%, p = 0.013, respectively). As indicators of hepatic dysfunction, patients with hypoalbuminemia (albumin < 3 g/dL) or coagulopathy (international normalized ratio > 1.5) had significantly higher mortalities than those of their counterparts (p = 0.005 and p < 0.001, respectively). In multivariable logistic regression, age and acute kidney injury requiring continuous renal replacement therapy were predictors for development of HH (p = 0.046 and p < 0.001 respectively). Furthermore age, arrest due to ischemic heart disease, initial shockable rhythm, out-of-hospital cardiac arrest, lowflow time, continuous renal replacement therapy, and HH were significant predictors for in-hospital mortality. HH was a frequent complication and associated with poor clinical outcomes in ECPR patients.


2021 ◽  
pp. 039139882110432
Author(s):  
Federico Nalesso ◽  
Francesco Garzotto ◽  
Leda Cattarin ◽  
Georgie Innico ◽  
Laura Gobbi ◽  
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Critical patients with Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) requiring renal replacement therapy are in most cases eligible only for continuous modalities where the electrolyte balance control is a critical issue. The standard solutions used for hemodiafiltration, containing potassium at 2 mmol/L and no phosphorus, determines during the extended renal replacement therapy hypokalemia and hypophosphatemia. Therefore, solutions containing potassium and phosphate in physiological concentrations were formulated to avoid electrolyte imbalances and reduce ion alterations in prolonged treatments, these solutions are not routinely used in the standard clinical practice. To avoid electrolyte imbalances, we have first introduced in our practice two different solutions and then we have retrospectively analyzed the electrolyte balance upon these two solutions in order to identity the impact of these solutions on potassium and phosphate according to our clinical practice. We retrospectively analyzed 96 patients treated with Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) in the intensive care units (ICU) at Padua’s University Hospital to evaluate the role on electrolyte balance of Phoxilium® and Prismasol 2® that differ in their composition and the need for electrolytes infusions. In the Phoxilium group the frequency of hypokalemia, hypophosphatemia, and the need of potassium and phosphate replacement were significantly reduced resulting in a reduction in complications, workload, and clinical risk associated with infusions of electrolytes. Our data demonstrated that the use of these two different hemodiafiltration solutions can reduce the occurrence of hypokalemia and hypophosphatemia during CRRT performing personalized treatments without the use of potassium and phosphate infusions.


2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ankit Patel ◽  
Kenneth B Christopher

Renal replacement therapy (RRT) can be used to support patient’s kidney function in cases of acute kidney injury (AKI). However, timing, modality, and dosing of RRT continue to remain in question. Recent studies have begun to provide data to help guide clinicians on when to initiate RRT, what form of RRT to use ranging from continuous venovenous hemofiltration (VVH) to intermittent hemodialysis, and the impact of high versus low-intensity dosing. Additionally, the risks associated with temporary vascular access with regard to thrombosis and infection, the impact of high efficiency and flux versus low efficiency and flux membranes, and options for anticoagulation in RRT for AKI are also discussed. This review contains 75 references.  Key words: acute kidney injury, chronic kidney disease, continuous venovenous hemofiltration, continuous venovenous hemodialysis, renal replacement therapy, venovenous hemofiltration, 


2009 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
pp. 129-140 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sean M. Bagshaw ◽  
Shigehiko Uchino ◽  
Rinaldo Bellomo ◽  
Hiroshi Morimatsu ◽  
Stanislao Morgera ◽  
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2019 ◽  
Vol 20 (15) ◽  
pp. 3805
Author(s):  
Yasuyoshi Miyata ◽  
Yoko Obata ◽  
Yasushi Mochizuki ◽  
Mineaki Kitamura ◽  
Kensuke Mitsunari ◽  
...  

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is characterized by kidney damage with proteinuria, hematuria, and progressive loss of kidney function. The final stage of CKD is known as end-stage renal disease, which usually indicates that approximately 90% of normal renal function is lost, and necessitates renal replacement therapy for survival. The most widespread renal replacement therapy is dialysis, which includes peritoneal dialysis (PD) and hemodialysis (HD). However, despite the development of novel medical instruments and agents, both dialysis procedures have complications and disadvantages, such as cardiovascular disease due to excessive blood fluid and infections caused by impaired immunity. Periodontal disease is chronic inflammation induced by various pathogens and its frequency and severity in patients undergoing dialysis are higher compared to those in healthy individuals. Therefore, several investigators have paid special attention to the impact of periodontal disease on inflammation-, nutrient-, and bone metabolism-related markers; the immune system; and complications in patients undergoing dialysis. Furthermore, the influence of diabetes on the prevalence and severity of manifestations of periodontal disease, and the properties of saliva in HD patients with periodontitis have been reported. Conversely, there are few reviews discussing periodontal disease in patients with dialysis. In this review, we discuss the available studies and review the pathological roles and clinical significance of periodontal disease in patients receiving PD or HD. In addition, this review underlines the importance of oral health and adequate periodontal treatment to maintain quality of life and prolong survival in these patients.


Author(s):  
Shahrzad Tehranian ◽  
Khaled Shawwa ◽  
Kianoush B Kashani

Abstract Background Fluid overload, a critical consequence of acute kidney injury (AKI), is associated with worse outcomes. The optimal fluid removal rate per day during continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) is unknown. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the impact of the ultrafiltration rate on mortality in critically ill patients with AKI receiving CRRT. Methods This was a retrospective cohort study where we reviewed 1398 patients with AKI who received CRRT between December 2006 and November 2015 at the Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA. The net ultrafiltration rate (UFNET) was categorized into low- and high-intensity groups (&lt;35 and ≥35 mL/kg/day, respectively). The impact of different UFNET intensities on 30-day mortality was assessed using logistic regression after adjusting for age, sex, body mass index, fluid balance from intensive care unit (ICU) admission to CRRT initiation, Acute Physiologic Assessment and Chronic Health Evaluation III and sequential organ failure assessment scores, baseline serum creatinine, ICU day at CRRT initiation, Charlson comorbidity index, CRRT duration and need of mechanical ventilation. Results The mean ± SD age was 62 ± 15 years, and 827 (59%) were male. There were 696 patients (49.7%) in the low- and 702 (50.2%) in the high-intensity group. Thirty-day mortality was 755 (54%). There were 420 (60%) deaths in the low-, and 335 (48%) in the high-intensity group (P &lt; 0.001). UFNET ≥35 mL/kg/day remained independently associated with lower 30-day mortality (adjusted odds ratio = 0.47, 95% confidence interval 0.37–0.59; P &lt; 0.001) compared with &lt;35 mL/kg/day. Conclusions More intensive fluid removal, UFNET ≥35 mL/kg/day, among AKI patients receiving CRRT is associated with lower mortality. Future prospective studies are required to confirm this finding.


2017 ◽  
Vol 83 (8) ◽  
pp. 855-859 ◽  
Author(s):  
Madison Griffin ◽  
Brett Howard ◽  
Sam Devictor ◽  
Josh Ferenczy ◽  
Frances Cobb ◽  
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Post-traumatic fluid management is a widely debated topic. No best-practice consensus exists. Adverse outcomes such as acute kidney injury or volume overload are common. Continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) is an adjunct therapy for severe acute renal failure and volume overload, but is costly and not without risk. Hemodynamic transesophageal echocardiography (hTEE) is widely accepted as a reliable way to monitor volume status of intensive care unit (ICU) patients. Although data exist evaluating hTEE and CRRT independently, there is a lack of research mutually inclusive of the two. We hypothesized that the use of hTEE is associated with less need for CRRT. Retrospective review of a level I trauma center from 2009 to 2015 identified patients that required CRRT. In 2013, we implemented a protocol using hTEE in trauma patients with significant resuscitation needs. We compared CRRTuse before and after implementation of the protocol (pre- and post-hTEE). Multivariate analysis using two sample t tests and χ2 test of the odds ratio (O.R.) was completed on variables such as injury severity score (ISS), acute kidney injury network (AKIN), days of CRRT, ICU length of stay (LOS), and hospital LOS. A total of 5037 and 6699 trauma patients were evaluated in the pre- and post-hTEE groups, respectively. Mean ISS was 22 and 28 for pre- and post-hTEE, respectively (P value 0.19). Mean AKIN was 2.7 for both groups. Mean days on CRRT was eight before hTEE and seven after hTEE (P value 0.7); 23 patients required CRRT pre-hTEE, and 15 required CRRT post-hTEE (P value 0.01 O.R. 2.4). Given, the odds of CRRT pre-hTEE are more than twice that of CRRT post-hTEE; we conclude that the use of hTEE is associated with a reduction of CRRT.


2020 ◽  
Vol 35 (Supplement_3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dimitra Vasileia Daikidou ◽  
MARIA STANGOU ◽  
Erasmia Sampani ◽  
Vasiliki Nikolaidou ◽  
Despoina Asouchidou ◽  
...  

Abstract Background and Aims End-stage renal disease (ESRD) is linked to immunodeficiency, which makes a significant contribution to morbidity and mortality. Disturbances in innate and adaptive immunity have been described in patients on dialysis, although their association with the therapy itself is yet to be defined. The present study aimed to assess the impact of dialysis on B cell subpopulations Method B cells (CD19+) and their subsets B1a (CD19+CD5+), naive (CD19+CD27−), memory (CD19+CD27+), (CD19+BAFFR+) and (CD19+IgM+), were quantified using flow-cytometry of in the peripheral blood of ESRD patients, the first day on dialysis (T0), and repeated 6 months later (T6). The results were compared to age-matched healthy control group. Exclusion criteria were age &lt;18 or&gt;75 years, active autoimmune or chronic inflammatory disease, medical history of malignancy, corticosteroids or immunosuppresive treatment for the last 12 months Results Pre dialysis ESRD patients had reduced lymphocyte count (1527±646μ/L vs. 2459±520μ/L, p&lt;0.001) and B cell (CD19+) count (82.7±59.5μ/L vs. 177.6±73.8μ/L, p&lt;0.001) compared to controls, whereas the percentages of B cell subsets were not particularly affected, except for B1a subset which presented a significant increase (4.1±3.6% vs. 0.7±0.7% p&lt;0.001). In 17 patients who had a follow-up sample 6 months later, the percentage of most subsets was reduced (CD19+CD5+: 1.02±0.8% from 3.6±4.6%, p=0.015, Naive: 40±22.3% from 61±17.4%, p=0.001, CD19+BAFF+:75.8±12.6% from 82.1±9.1%, p=0.04,), apart from memory B cells percentage, which was increased (49.4±52.1% from 32,9±35,5%, p=0.01) and CD19+ IgM+ percentage, which was unaffected . Conclusion A significant reduction of almost all subsets of B cells was noticed in patients with ESRD on pre-dialysis stage. Furthermore, the initiation of renal replacement therapy may be linked to further alterations in B cells subpopulations, especially at their early stages.


2020 ◽  
Vol 86 (3) ◽  
pp. 190-194
Author(s):  
Alex Sapp ◽  
Andrew Drahos ◽  
Madison Lashley ◽  
Amy Christie ◽  
D. Benjamin Christie

Resuscitation of critically ill trauma patients can be precarious, and errors can cause acute kidney injuries. If renal failure develops, continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) may be necessary, but adds expense. Hemodynamic transesophageal echocardiography (hTEE) provides objective data to guide resuscitation. We hypothesized that hTEE use improved acute kidney injury (AKI) management, reserved CRRT use for more severe AKIs, and decreased cost and resource utilization. We retrospectively reviewed 2413 trauma patients admitted to a Level I trauma center's ICU between 2009 and 2015. Twenty-three patients required CRRT before standard hTEE use and 11 required CRRTafter; these are the “CRRT” and “CRRT/hTEE” groups, respectively. The hTEE group comprised 83 patients evaluated with hTEE, with AKI managed without CRRT. We compared the average creatinine, change in creatinine, and Acute Kidney Injury Network (AKIN) of “CRRT” with “CRRT/hTEE” and “hTEE.” We also analyzed several quality measures including ICU length of stay and cost. “CRRT” had a lower AKIN score (1.6) than “CRRT/hTEE” (2.9) ( P = 0.0003). “hTEE” had an AKIN score of 2.1 ( P = 0.0387). “CRRT” also had increased ICU days (25.1) compared with “CRRT/hTEE” (20.2) ( P = 0.014) and “hTEE” (16.8) ( P = 0.003). “CRRT” accrued on average $198,695.81 per patient compared with “CRRT/ hTEE” ($167,534.19) and “hTEE” ($53,929.01). hTEE provides valuable information to tailor resuscitation. At our institution, hTEE utilization reserved CRRT for worse AKIs and decreased hospital costs.


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