Acute Kidney Injury in Neonates

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This Continuing Medical Education (CME) session focuses on Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) in neonates, an increasingly recognized contributor to neonatal morbidity and mortality, particularly among critically ill newborns. The session will provide participants with an overview of the epidemiology, pathophysiology, risk factors, clinical presentation, and diagnostic criteria of neonatal AKI. Participants will review current approaches to the early identification and monitoring of neonatal kidney dysfunction, including the interpretation of laboratory parameters, urine output assessment, and the use of standardized AKI classification systems. The session will also explore evidence-based management strategies, fluid and electrolyte management, nutritional considerations, and preventive measures aimed at reducing the incidence and complications of neonatal AKI. Emphasis will be placed on multidisciplinary collaboration among neonatologists, pediatricians, nurses, pharmacists, and laboratory personnel to optimize outcomes and improve the quality of neonatal care.

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