Perspectives of Pediatric Nephrologists, Intensivists and Nurses Regarding AKI Management and Expected Outcomes.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Acute kidney injury (AKI) in critically ill children is associated with increased risk for short- and long-term adverse outcomes. Currently, there is no systematic follow-up for children who develop AKI in intensive care unit (ICU).

Objective

This study aimed to assess variation regarding management, perceived importance, and follow-up of AKI in the ICU setting within and between healthcare professional (HCP) groups.

Design

Anonymous, cross-sectional, web-based surveys were administered nationally to Canadian pediatric nephrologists, pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) physicians, and PICU nurses, via professional listservs.

Setting

All Canadian pediatric nephrologists, PICU physicians, and nurses treating children in the ICU were eligible for the s

SUBMITTER: Che A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10286545 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature