Acute Kidney Injury in the Tropics: Epidemiology, Presentation, Etiology, Specific Diseases, and Treatment

Parameswaran, Sreejith; Jha, Vivekanand

doi:10.1007/978-1-4939-8628-6_14

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“…This risk is present in warmer equatorial climates as well as cooler northern regions [7,8]. In the developing world, endemic infections, including dengue fever, leptospirosis, malaria, and diarrheal illnesses are major causes of AKI [9]. Exposure to air pollution is associated with increased hospital admission with AKI [10].…”

Section: Acute Kidney Injury As a Global Public Health Issuementioning

confidence: 99%

“…Environmental and occupational exposures, both climate-related and otherwise, are increasingly recognized as a growing contributor to rates of kidney diseases. Extreme heat exposure is associated with an increased risk of kidney-related emergency department visits, particularly for AKI [6 major causes of AKI [9]. Exposure to air pollution is associated with increased hospital admission with AKI [10].…”

Section: Acute Kidney Injury As a Global Public Health Issuementioning

confidence: 99%

“…Infectious diseases are an important cause of kidney diseases worldwide, particularly in tropical regions characterized by high ambient temperatures and heavy rainfall, creating optimal conditions for pathogens to thrive [9]. Climate change is expected to significantly impact rates of infectious diseases by influencing temperature, precipitation patterns, frequency and severity of extreme weather events, and ecosystem biodiversity [31].…”

Section: Endemic Infections and Acute Kidney Injurymentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Historically, diarrhea-related AKI accounted for up to 50% of all children requiring dialysis for AKI in India. Improved sanitation and the use of oral rehydration solutions have since reduced the incidence of diarrhea-related AKI to 8% [9]. However, rates of water-borne diseases (WBDs) are increasing because of climate-related effects on geographic distribution of aquatic pathogens.…”

Section: Water-borne Diseases and Acute Kidney Injurymentioning

confidence: 99%

“…On a global scale, public health initiatives are needed to protect vulnerable communities from extreme heat, infectious diseases, and their downstream health consequences. Given that poverty is a major risk factor for development of a variety of communicable and noncommunicable diseases, resources should be directed towards improving basic health requirements, including access to safe drinking water, improved sanitation, and increased access to healthcare [9]. Additionally, environmental policy initiatives are needed to protect and conserve wildlife habitats, restore biodiversity, and promote sustainable development so as to minimize the risk for zoonotic disease transmission and future epidemics and pandemics [33].…”

Section: Prevention Of Heat-related Illnessmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Implications of climate change on acute kidney injury

Freidin,

Hayes,

Struthers

2023

Current Opinion in Nephrology &Amp; Hypertension

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Purpose of review Climate change is an active and growing threat to human health. This review examines the evidence linking climate change to kidney diseases, with a focus on acute kidney injury (AKI). Recent findings A growing body of evidence documents the adverse impact of various environmental and occupational exposures on kidney health. Extreme heat exposure increases the risk for AKI in vulnerable populations, particularly outdoor workers. These effects are being seen in both developed and developing nations, impacting equatorial as well as more northern climates. Climate change is also increasing the risk of water-borne and vector-borne infections, which are important causes of AKI in tropical regions. Due to overlapping environmental and social risk factors, populations in low-income and middle-income countries are likely to be disproportionately affected by climate-related health impacts, including heightened risk for kidney diseases. Summary Climate change will adversely impact global kidney health over the course of the century through effects on temperature and risk of endemic infections. Alongside efforts to aggressively reduce carbon emissions, additional research is needed to guide public and environmental health policies aimed at mitigating the impact of climate change on human health.

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Section: Acute Kidney Injury As a Global Public Health Issuementioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Acute Kidney Injury As a Global Public Health Issuementioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Endemic Infections and Acute Kidney Injurymentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Water-borne Diseases and Acute Kidney Injurymentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Prevention Of Heat-related Illnessmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Implications of climate change on acute kidney injury

Freidin,

Hayes,

Struthers

2023

Current Opinion in Nephrology &Amp; Hypertension

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Chronic Kidney Disease Management in Developing Countries

Badro

2023

Handbook of Medical and Health Sciences in Developing Countries

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Impact of a Short Educational Session on Early Diagnosis and Management of Acute Kidney Injury for Different Specialties

Rout,

Mishra,

Pathi

et al. 2024

Cureus

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Aim and objective: This questionnaire study aimed to evaluate the impact of a short educational session on the early diagnosis and management of acute kidney injury (AKI) among doctors specializing in fields other than nephrology, assessed through pre- and post-test scores. This educational study included resident doctors from various specialties for assessment. Materials and methods: The study enrolled different specialty resident doctors’ departments and assessed them through questionnaires and assessment scores. The pre-test questionnaires were first distributed and collected after 20 minutes. This was followed by a 30-minute short educational lecture on AKI by the nephrology faculty about its early diagnosis and management as per the Kidney Disease Improving Global Outcomes guidelines. Immediately post continuing medical education, the same questionnaires were distributed along with feedback forms and collected after 10 minutes. Results: A total of 110 residents participated in the study. All participants showed significant improvement in the post-lecture questionnaires compared to pre-lecture scores. For medicine and allied branch residents, the pre- and post-lecture scores were significantly higher than those of the surgical and allied branch residents. The lowest score was observed in residents of orthopedics. The improvement scores of all departments also showed significant differences. The highest improvement was seen in the department of gynecology, followed by residents of the critical care unit and the department of anesthesia. The residents of those departments with high pre- and post-test scores had lower improvement scores. Conclusion: The study found a significant knowledge gap in different sister specialties in diagnosing and managing AKI. Short educational sessions showed significant improvement in AKI understanding by addressing the knowledge gaps.

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Acute Kidney Injury in the Tropics: Epidemiology, Presentation, Etiology, Specific Diseases, and Treatment

Cited by 3 publications

References 31 publications

Implications of climate change on acute kidney injury

Implications of climate change on acute kidney injury

Chronic Kidney Disease Management in Developing Countries

Impact of a Short Educational Session on Early Diagnosis and Management of Acute Kidney Injury for Different Specialties

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