This prospective, single-center observational cohort study evaluated whether continuous cerebral and bilateral renal near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) monitoring during therapeutic hypothermia distinguishes term neonates with hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) who develop acute kidney injury (AKI) from those who do not. Forty-six neonates who received whole-body therapeutic hypothermia for HIE were enrolled and monitored continuously for 72 hours. Regional oxygen saturation was recorded at three sites: the cerebral cortex and both kidneys. Acute kidney injury was classified after the monitoring period using serum creatinine-based criteria, and participants were assigned to an AKI group or a non-AKI group. The primary objective was to compare regional oxygen saturation between the two groups. Serum and urinary indices of tubular function were assessed at 24, 48, and 72 hours as secondary measures.
Inclusion Criteria:
Exclusion Criteria:
Acute Kidney Injury (n=12) - Neonates with HIE undergoing therapeutic hypothermia who met acute kidney injury criteria during the first 72 hours; continuous cerebral and bilateral renal NIRS monitoring.
No Acute Kidney Injury (n=34) - Neonates with HIE undergoing therapeutic hypothermia who did not meet acute kidney injury criteria; identical monitoring.
Kayseri, Kayseri 38090, Turkey (Türkiye)
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