Acute Kidney Injury in In Paediatrics
Acute Kidney Injury in In Paediatrics
Acute Kidney Injury in In Paediatrics
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Differences between adult and<br />
• Patient size:<br />
paediatric CRRT<br />
• The greater variability <strong>in</strong> size of children means<br />
that more <strong>in</strong>dividualised CRRT prescription is<br />
needed than <strong>in</strong> adults.<br />
• Neonates have limited thermoregulatory capacity<br />
• are extremely susceptible to hypothermia, necessitat<strong>in</strong>g<br />
aggressive efforts to ma<strong>in</strong>ta<strong>in</strong> body temperature.