Acute Kidney Injury in Term Neonates

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.