title: Chronic kidney disease in the neonate.
abstract: An increased emphasis has been placed on the early identification of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in the neonatal population, given the long-term health consequences that can accompany this diagnosis. The definition of CKD in neonates and young infants differs from that of children older than 2 years and, if severe, treatment may mandate dialysis with appropriate ethical considerations. Special attention must also be directed to optimal nutrition because of its impact on height, weight, and brain development in the young child experiencing impaired kidney function. There has been steady improvement in patient survival over the last decade.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatrics, Nemours/A.I. duPont Hospital for Children, 1600 Rockland Road, Wilmington, DE 19803, USA. Electronic address: Joshua.zaritsky@nemours.org.
authors.forename: Joshua J
authors.initials: JJ
authors.lastname: Zaritsky
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatrics, Children's Mercy Hospital, 2401 Gillham Road, Kansas City, MO 64108, USA.
authors.forename: Bradley A
authors.initials: BA
authors.lastname: Warady
mesh_terms: D019468:Disease Management; D014943:Global Health; D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D051436:Renal Insufficiency, Chronic / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000628:therapy; D014572:Urology / Q000379:methods*
keywords: Chronic kidney disease; Dialysis; Neonate; Nutrition