Acute Kidney Injury After Cardiac Surgery on CPB

Incidence of Acute Kidney Injury After Cardiac Surgery on Cardiopulmonary Bypass in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit of Lausanne. A Retrospective Study

The purpose of this retrospective study is to determine the incidence and severity of acute kidney injuries (AKI) after heart surgery on cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) in the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) in Lausanne, Switzerland.

The investigators will review in a retrospective way, all patients aged between 0 and 16 years, admitted in the PICU after cardiac surgery on CPB from 01.01.2014 to 31.12.2016. They will asses for AKI. The first step is to determine the incidence and severity, the second step is to determine the risk factors for AKI and/or protecting factors.

Inclusion Criteria:

- all pediatric patients (0-16 years) admitted to PICU after cardiac surgery with CPB.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Preexisting kidney injury,
• no preoperative creatinine lab value