Acute Kidney Injury

Acute kidney injury (AKI) , previously called acute kidney failure , is an abrupt loss of kidney function that develops within 7 days[1]. specific criteria Introduced by the KDIGO in 2012 for the diagnosis of AKI[2]. AKI can be diagnosed if any one of the following is present: Increase in SCr by ≥0.3 mg/dl (≥26.5 μmol/l) within 48 hours; or Increase in SCr to ≥1.5 times baseline, which has occurred within the prior 7 days or Urine volume < 0.5 ml/kg/h for 6 hours. AKI is considered one of the major complications following pediatric cardiac surgery, which affects the outcome of the surgery and hinders the rehabilitation of the child. Our efforts as physicians should target the risk factors for development of AKI after pediatric cardiac surgery