Multiprofessional Critical Care Review: Pediatric 2024 (MCCRCP24ON)-Acute Renal Failure and Renal Replacement Therapy

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The video discusses the importance of understanding kidney dysfunction, particularly acute kidney injury (AKI), in clinical practice and exams. Key topics include the history of warfarin development, kidney injury's prevalence, and its impact, with 25% of ICU patients experiencing AKI. It emphasizes recognizing the multifactorial drivers of AKI, distinguishing primary from secondary kidney injuries, and the crucial role of urine output in diagnosis. Various kidney support therapies like PD and CRRT are covered, detailing their mechanisms and applications. The explanation includes the hemodynamic stability during CRRT initiation and the use of anticoagulation agents like citrate. The video also highlights the need for global epidemiological perspectives on AKI and the latest diagnostic criteria, including the KDIGO and podium definitions. Emphasizing clinical practice adjustments and nephrotoxin management, there's guidance on interpreting exam questions related to kidney function and support therapies.

Keywords

immunocompromised children

solid organ transplants

stem cell transplants

immune suppressants

infectious diseases

multidisciplinary approach

acute kidney injury

kidney support therapies

urine output diagnosis

citrate anticoagulation

KDIGO criteria

nephrotoxin management

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