Objectives Hospitalized neonates are often treated with nephrotoxic medications, a known
risk factor for acute kidney injury (AKI). Nephrotoxic medications and AKI, especially in …

Preterm infants are at risk for acute kidney injury (AKI) for multiple reasons. Reports on the
frequency and timeline of iatrogenic renal insults and potential consequences are limited …

Background We aimed to describe nephrotoxic medication exposure and investigate
associations between exposure and acute kidney injury (AKI) in the neonatal intensive care …

Objective: To quantify exposure to potentially nephrotoxic medications among very low birth
weight (VLBW) infants and determine the relationship of nephrotoxic medication exposure to …

Nephrotoxic medication use is common in neonates. In older children, the use of
nephrotoxic medication is known to be one of the most common causes of acute kidney …

Objective To determine the incidence of acute kidney injury (AKI) in infants exposed to
nephrotoxic drug combinations admitted to 268 neonatal intensive care units managed by …

Results 561/1660 (33.8%) patients identified for inclusion had AKI (441 category “R,” 117
category “I,” three category “F”); 357 cases were matched with 357 controls. Patients with …

Neonatal acute kidney injury (AKI) is common. Critically ill neonates are at risk for AKI for
many reasons including the severity of their underlying illnesses, prematurity, and …

Background Nephrotoxic medications are a common cause of acute kidney injury (AKI).
Critically ill children receive more medication than other inpatients; however, the risk of …

The neonatal kidney is predisposed to nephrotoxic AKI. Our ability to improve outcomes for
this vulnerable group depends on a heightened awareness of this issue. It is important for …