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Incidence of Early Onset Neonatal Acute Kidney Injury in the NICU of Benha University hospital

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Last updated: 28 Dec 2024

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Applied and Basic Science.

Abstract

Background: Neonatal Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) is a critical concern in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs), impacting morbidity and mortality. Early identification of AKI and its risk factors is crucial for improved neonatal care. This study aimed to identify the incidence, predisposing factors, clinical features of AKI in neonates admitted in NICU. Methods: A total of 200 neonates out of 570 cases attending the outpatient clinic were enrolled in the study. Clinical information, maternal medical history, examination findings, laboratory parameters, and medication exposures were collected and analyzed. The KDIGO workgroup definition was adapted to define neonatal AKI. Results: Among neonates, 45.0% developed AKI. Gender and gestational age showed no significant differences between AKI and non-AKI groups. Birth weight below 1000g was associated with AKI (p = 0.03). Neonates with AKI were more likely to receive aminoglycosides and vancomycin (p < 0.001), exhibit oliguric urine output (p < 0.001), and have hypertensive blood pressure levels (p < 0.001). Higher CRP levels (p = 0.002), total leukocyte count (TLC) (p = 0.002), and hemoglobin levels (p = 0.04) were observed in the AKI group. Additionally, sodium and potassium imbalances (p < 0.001) and metabolic acidosis (p < 0.001) were prevalent in AKI cases. Conclusion: This study showed the effect of birth weight, medication exposure, and clinical markers on AKI development. Elevated C-reactive protein levels and blood parameter imbalances serve as important risk indicators.

DOI

10.21608/bjas.2023.234348.1244

Keywords

Neonatal acute kidney injury, NICU, risk factors, CLINICAL FEATURES, electrolyte imbalances

Authors

First Name

Hana

Last Name

Omar

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Affiliation

pediatrics Dept., Faculty of Medecine, Benha University

Email

hanaramadan@gmail.com

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First Name

Mohamed

Last Name

Abdelbaki

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Affiliation

pediatrics Dept., Faculty of Medecine, Benha University

Email

mohamedmoustapha15@gmail.com

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First Name

Houda

Last Name

Rabbany

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Affiliation

pediatrics Dept., Faculty of Medecine, Benha University

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houdamintismail@gmail.com

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Volume

8

Article Issue

9

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44633

Issue Date

2023-09-01

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2023-09-05

Publish Date

2023-09-27

Page Start

61

Page End

69

Print ISSN

2356-9751

Online ISSN

2356-976X

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https://bjas.journals.ekb.eg/article_328863.html

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9

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Original Research Papers

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1,647

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Benha Journal of Applied Sciences

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https://bjas.journals.ekb.eg/

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Incidence of Early Onset Neonatal Acute Kidney Injury in the NICU of Benha University hospital

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28 Dec 2024