Acute Renal Replacement Therapy for the Infant Dr.Fahad Gadi, MD Pediatrics Demonstrator King Abdulaziz University Rabigh Medical School

Objectives Indications and goals for acute renal replacement therapy Modalities for renal replacement therapy –Peritoneal dialysis –Intermittent hemodialysis –Continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) Special issues related to the infant

Indications for Renal Replacement Volume overload Metabolic imbalance Toxins (endogenous or exogenous) Inability to provide needed daily fluids due to insufficient urinary excretion

Goals of Renal Replacement Restore fluid, electrolyte and metabolic balance Remove endogenous or exogenous toxins as rapidly as possible Permit needed therapy and nutrition Limit complications

Renal Replacement for the Infant: A Set of Special Challenges Small size of the patient Equipment designed for larger people Small blood volume will magnify effects of any errors Achieving access may be difficult Staff may have infrequent experience

Modalities for Renal Replacement Peritoneal dialysis Intermittent hemodialysis Continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT)

Modalities for Renal Replacement Peritoneal dialysis Intermittent hemodialysis Continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT)

PD: Considerations for Infants ADVANTAGES Experience in the chronic setting No vascular access No extracorporeal perfusion Simplicity ? Preferred modality for cardiac patients? DISADVANTAGES Infectious risk Leak ? Respiratory compromise? Sodium sieving Dead space in tubing

H2OH2O H2OH2O H2OH2O H2OH2O H2OH2O H2OH2O H2OH2O H2OH2O H2OH2OH2OH2O Sodium Sieving: A Problem of Short Dwell PD Na + H2OH2O Result: Hypernatremia

Dead Space: A Problem with Low Volume PD

Modalities for Renal Replacement Peritoneal dialysis Intermittent hemodialysis Continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT)

IHD: Considerations for Infants ADVANTAGES Rapid particle and fluid removal; most efficient modality Does not require anticoagulation 24h/d DISADVANTAGES Vascular access Complicated Large extracorporeal volume Adapted equipment ? Poorly tolerated

Modalities for Renal Replacement Peritoneal dialysis Intermittent hemodialysis Continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT)

Pediatric CRRT: Vicenza, 1984

CRRT for Infants: A Series of Challenges Small patient with small blood volume Equipment designed for bigger people No specific protocols Complications may be magnified No clear guidelines Limited outcome data

Potential Complications of Infant CRRT Volume related problems Biochemical and nutritional problems Hemorrhage, infection Thermic loss Technical problems Logistical problems

CRRT in Infants <10Kg: Outcome Patients <10kgPatients 3-10kgPatients <3kg 38% Survival 41% Survival 25% Survival Am J Kid Dis, 18: , 2003

ppCRRT Data of Infants <10Kg: Demographic Information Number of Subjects84 (51 boys (61%)) (33 girls (39%)) AgeMedian 69 days (1 d y) ICU Admit weightMedian 4.4 kg ( kg)

ppCRRT Data of Infants <10Kg: Primary Diagnoses

ppCRRT Data of Infants <10Kg: Indications for CRRT Fluid Overload and Electrolyte Imbalance84% Other (Endogenous Toxin Removal)16% N=84

ppCRRT Data of Infants <10Kg: Clinical Data ParameterMedianRange Days in ICU prior to CRRT PRISM score ICU admit PRISM score CRRT start Inotrope number CRRT start Urine output CRRT start (ml/kg/hr over prior 24hrs) % Fluid overload from ICU admission to CRRT start

ppCRRT Data of Infants <10Kg: Technical Characteristics of CRRT Catheter SiteFemoral60% Internal Jugular28% Subclavian12% ModalityCVVHD59% CVVH18% CVVHDF23% AnticoagulationCitrate55% Heparin45% PrimeBlood87% Saline8% Albumin5% N=84

ppCRRT Data of Infants <10Kg: CRRT Treatment Data N=84 ParameterMedianRange Blood Flow (ml/kg/min) Fluid Flow (ml/kg/hour) Average CRRT Clearance (ml/hr/1.73M 2 ) Aggregate CRRT Clearance (ml/hr/1.73M 2 ) CRRT duration (days)50-83

ppCRRT Data of Infants <10Kg: Survival by Weight 44%42%43%64% p=0.001 p=1.0

ppCRRT Data of Infants <10Kg: Factors Effecting Survival Clinical VariableSurvivorsNon-SurvivorsP Admission PRISM score1621<0.05 GI/Hepatic disease8%31%0.01 Multiorgan dysfunction68%91%0.04 Pressor Dependency36%69%<0.01 Mean Airway Pressure1120<0.001 Initial urine output (ml/kg/hr) %Fluid Overload at Start15%34%0.02 >10% Overload at Start43%71%0.02

ppCRRT Data of Infants <10Kg: Survival by Return to Dry Weight 78% 35% 22% 65%

PRISMA Dedicated CRRT device Highly automated Designed for ease of use at the bedside

Bradykinin Release Syndrome Mucosal congestion, bronchospasm, hypotension at start of CRRT Resolves with discontinuation of CRRT Thought to be related to bradykinin release when patients blood contacts hemofilter Exquisitely pH sensitive

Bypass System to Prevent Bradykinin Release Syndrome PRBC Waste

Recirculation System to Prevent Bradykinin Release Syndrome D Waste Recirculation Plan: Qb 200ml/min Qd ~40ml/min Time 7.5 min Normalize pH Normalize K +

Acute Initiation Checklist: Example Infant ICU Nurse Time Zero: –Move pt to room with dialysis water –Get orders from resident for IV fluids to keep access open 20 – 40 min: –Meet MD; discuss RRT plan 60 – 120 min: –Meet ICU team Dialysis Nurse 10 – 60 min: –Arrive and begin setup 20 – 40 min: –Meet MD; discuss RRT plan 60 – 120 min: –Complete prime; ready for access –Begin RRT –Meet ICU team

Acute Initiation Checklist: Example Nephrology MD Time Zero: –Contact dialysis nurse to start RRT urgently 10 – 20 min: –Bring catheters to ICU –Enter orders for RRT 20 – 40 min: –Meet ICU MDs & RNs, discuss plan 60 – 120 min: –Present in ICU for initiation –Meet ICU team IV Access MD 10 – 30 min: –Arrive and begin insertion of dialysis access 60 min (or when circuit is ready for Rx) –Complete insertion of access –Connect ports to heparin IV solutions

Infant RRT: Summary All modalities of RRT possible for infants No modality is perfect Technical challenges can be met Careful planning with institution, program, and individuals improves care Cooperation, communication, and collaboration will increase our success

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