Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound (CEUS) and Ultra-Microangiography (UMA) in Critically Ill Children with Acute Kidney Injury

• Main Authors: Nace Ogorevc (Author), Peter Slak (Author), Stevan Nikšić (Author), Gregor Novljan (Author), Petja Fister (Author), Domen Plut (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: MDPI AG, 2024-09-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Acute kidney injury (AKI) is an acute condition of impaired kidney function with decreased glomerular filtration rate, which results in dysregulation in volume, electrolyte, and acid-base equilibrium. AKI can be a life-threatening condition and can also lead to chronic kidney disease. It is importan...