Acute Kidney Injury in Term Neonates

Abstract

Purpose of Review: The epidemiology of acute kidney injury (AKI) in the term/near-term newborn has not been previously thoroughly addressed. Therefore, we have focused our attention on the epidemiology of AKI in term/near-term neonates, including its prevention and management. Recent Findings: AKI occurs in a significant percentage of term/near-term babies presenting with perinatal asphyxia or undergoing cardiac surgery or extracorporeal membrane life support. Other important risk factors include neonatal sepsis and drug nephrotoxicity. Summary: This review summarizes what is known about AKI in the term/near-term neonate and highlights applicability of current knowledge. New technologies (-omics) will provide important tools that may improve diagnosis and management of neonatal AKI.Copyright © 2018, Springer International Publishing AG, part of Springer Nature.