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Filter by:The authors aimed to determine the risk factors associated with postoperative acute kidney injury in patients undergoing total joint arthroplasty.
Prospective observational cohort study; pediatric sepsis vs. healthy pediatric subjects and pediatric sepsis with acute kidney injury (AKI) vs without AKI. Blood samples and renal ultrasound will be collected on sequential days for septic subject and one time for the healthy patients. Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays (ELISA) with be run on serum plasma to compare the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS) between groups.
In order to reduce the incidence of IOH, various goal-directed therapy (GDT) protocols have already been introduced with success regarding the reduction of postoperative AKI and MINS. However, these studies used an invasive hemodynamic monitoring which offered a continuous surveillance of the blood pressure. In contrast, standard non-invasive blood pressure monitoring results in a blind gap between two measurements (mostly three or five minutes). In order to address this limitation, different continuous non-invasive blood pressure monitoring devices have been introduced. The next evolutional step of non-invasive cardiac output monitoring was to prevent IOH before their onset by using the Hypotension Prediction Index (HPI). Based on the Edward ́s monitoring platform, HPI is a monitoring tool which aims to predict IOH (defined as MAP<65 mmHg for at least one minute) up to 15 min before its onset. The underlying machine learning based algorithm uses analyses features from the pressure waveform and was first calculated from a large retrospective data set of surgical patients and subsequently validated in a prospective cohort. In this study HPI showed a sensitivity of 88% and specificity of 87% for predicting IOH 15 min before its onset. Since then, own and studies of other working groups confirmed the effective prevention of IOH by the use of HPI-based GDT. Until today the arterial waveform analysis was dependent on invasive arterial measurement but since Edwards Lifesciences already promoted the start of the HPI on the ClearSight platform a non-invasive measurement will soon be possible. Further, until now it has not yet been proven that the perioperative use of a continuous non-invasive blood pressure monitoring has a beneficial effect on the patient´s outcome. Study objectives The aim of the study is to investigate whether a hemodynamic protocol based on continuous non-invasive cardiac output monitoring (ClearSight system) compared to standard care can reduce the incidence of IOH, postoperative AKI, and MINS in patients undergoing major trauma and orthopedic surgery.
Chronic kidney disease and type 2 diabetes mellitus patients are with in high-risk patients in coronary arterial diseases and increasing number of coronary angiography and coronary interventional procedures have been performed in these population. As well as the risk factors have been identified by many studies preventive measures are lacking. In our study we found that SGLT2 inhibitors are beneficial in terms of reducing contrast media induced acute kidney injury in both diabetic and CKD patients.This is one of the leading studies in the literature pointing that SGLT2 inhibitors may have a potentially beneficial role in reducing or preventing the development of PC-AKI.
To evaluate the efficacy and safety of phentolamine in prevention of CA-AKI following complex PCI in patients at high risk of CA-AKI.
This study is a randomized controlled trial at eight hospitals within the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center-UPMC system. The project will assess the efficacy of a clinical surveillance system augmented with real-time predictive analytics to support a pharmacist-led intervention delivered to attending physicians (primary service) to reduce the progression and complications of drug-associated acute kidney injury (D-AKI) in hospitalized (non-ICU) adults.
This project investigates intentionally hypotensive management such as NTG (nitroglycerin) or NTG+Trandate during general anesthesia in patients undergoing orthognathic surgery. Throughout the entire surgical procedure, blood biochemical and urine monitoring will be conducted. Serum creatinine (Cr) levels, urine analysis, and perioperative monitoring will be utilized as indicators for assessing renal function during the surgery. The objective is to assess its potential renal injury and identify early risk factors for acute kidney injury (AKI). Timely recognition of these factors will allow for the implementation of appropriate intervention strategies, aiding in the prevention of postoperative acute kidney injury. This approach contributes to achieving the goals of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) for surgical patients, promoting faster postoperative recovery.
Patients with advanced cirrhosis of the liver develop kidney problems occasionally. This condition is called Hepatorenal Syndrome, requires hospitalization and frequently results in death. The goal of this clinical trial is to test whether the administration of low doses of ambrisentan can help patients with Hepatorenal Syndrome and to determine if it is safe. Ambrisentan is a drug that is approved for the treatment of high blood pressure in the lungs at higher doses. This clinical trial will compare the safety and effects of ambrisentan to another drug called terlipressin, which is commonly used to treat patients with hepatorenal syndrome. The main questions the clinical trial aims to answer are: - Does ambrisentan help the kidney function of the patient? - Does ambrisentan help prevent death in patients with Hepatorenal Syndrome? - Does ambrisentan prevent Hepatorenal Syndrome from reappearing? While in the hospital, trial participants will receive either one of two doses of ambrisentan or terlipressin. If in the first 4 days, ambrisentan is not helpful, the patient may be eligible to receive terlipressin. Patients assigned to receive ambrisentan will continue taking this medication at home after leaving the hospitals and until they complete 60 days of treatment.
Postoperative acute kidney injury (AKI) is an important surgical complication that increases hospital stay and mortality when it occurs after kidney surgery. Studies investigating the effects of restrictive or liberal fluid regimen on postoperative AKI during radical/partial nephrectomy have given controversial results. It is important to recognize AKI early so that supportive treatments can be started early. Serum creatinine level, which is frequently used in the detection of AKI, increases late and causes a delay in diagnosis. It has been reported that cystatin C level increases earlier than creatinine in the diagnosis of AKI, so it can be used for early diagnosis.
Hemodynamic management of critically ill patients has long been focused on the arterial side of the vasculature by assessing adequate perfusion pressure. However, the venous pressure is also of critical importance. Venous congestion can occur in patients with right ventricular failure, pulmonary hypertension or fluid overload. Fluid overload has harmful effects to end organs causing acute kidney injury (AKI), lung edema, multiorgan dysfunction and death. Vice versa, AKI can aggravate fluid retention and inflammation. The measurement of venous pressure usually relies on central venous pressure (CVP) and inferior vena cava diameter (IVC). However, CVP measurement has been associated with measurement errors and has low accuracy in predicting fluid responsiveness. Moreover, IVC collapsibility or distensibility is a static parameter and is associated with subjective variability. Multiorgan Point-of-Care ultrasound (POCUS) can enhance the management of AKI by enabling the evaluation of renal structural abnormalities and hemodynamic status . POCUS allows the clinician to assess intravascular and pulmonary fluid overload. It has been shown that POCUS is a good parameter to predict global fluid status of the patient . Venous Excess Ultrasound (VEXUS) consists of the evaluation of IVC, hepatic vein, portal vein and intrarenal vein flow pattern. Previous studies showed significant correlation between VExUS score with RRT-free days and guide fluid management in critically ill patients with AKI . VExUS is useful in predicting patients at risk to develop AKI post cardiac surgery . Adding modified lung ultrasound score to the VExUS protocol could help clinician to adjust fluid administration and achieve proper fluid balance during continuous kidney replacement therapy (CKRT). However, the role of using combined VExUS and lung ultrasound in the assessment and guidance of fluid management during CKRT is unknown.