Frontiers in Pediatrics (Aug 2022)
Perspectives: Neonatal acute kidney injury (AKI) in low and middle income countries (LMIC)
Abstract
Neonatal AKI (NAKI) remains a challenge in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). In this perspective, we address issues of diagnosis and risk factors particular to less well-resourced regions. The conservative management pre-kidney replacement therapy (pre-KRT) is prioritized and challenges of KRT are described with improvised dialysis techniques also included. Special emphasis is placed on ethical and palliation principles.
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