Laboratory blood tests useful in monitoring renal function in neonates.

Journal Article (Review;Journal Article)

It is important to monitor renal function in the neonate, especially in premature infants where nephrogenesis is still in process upon birth. The kidneys are responsible for maintaining homeostasis in the extracellular environment by preventing overaccumulation of waste products and electrolytes. This review describes developmental physiology of the renal system as well as laboratory testing to monitor renal function and glomerular filtration in neonates. Drugs that may affect renal function in infants are also discussed.

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Duke Authors

Cited Authors

  • Knobel, RB; Smith, JM

Published Date

  • January 2014

Published In

Volume / Issue

  • 33 / 1

Start / End Page

  • 35 - 40

PubMed ID

  • 24413035

Pubmed Central ID

  • 24413035

Electronic International Standard Serial Number (EISSN)

  • 1539-2880

International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)

  • 0730-0832

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

  • 10.1891/0730-0832.33.1.35

Language

  • eng