Choosing the Optimal Method for Measuring Glomerular Filtration Rate in Pediatric Intensive Unit

Abstract

The measurement of glomerular filtration rate (GFR) in intensive care unit patients is strategically important and determines the further treatment tactics. The article provides a literature review on choosing the various methods for assessing the glomerular filtration rate in children with kidney injury. We identified the main limitations of creatinine as a marker for measuring GFR; the features of laboratory methods for creatinine determination were detected.

Keywords

• child
• acute kidney injury
• kidney function tests
• glomerular filtration rate
• creatinine
• critical care