Journal of clinical anesthesia
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J Clin Anesth
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Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a sudden deterioration in renal function and is common in pediatric patients undergoing cardiac and non-cardiac surgery. Few studies have investigated the association of postoperative AKI with kidney dysfunction seen long-term and other adverse outcomes in pediatric patients. The study aimed to determine the association between postoperative AKI (mild AKI vs. no AKI and mild AKI vs. moderate-severe AKI) and chronic kidney dysfunction (CKD) seen long-term in pediatric patients undergoing cardiac and non-cardiac major surgery. ⋯ In contrast to adult patients, the authors did not find any association between postoperative AKI and CKD seen in long-term in pediatric patients.
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Comment Letter Randomized Controlled Trial
Comment on: Effect of Dexmedetomidine as an adjuvant in quadratus lumborum block in patient undergoing caesarean section - A randomised controlled study.