Clinical challenges and thinking on contrast medium-induced acute kidney injury in children

With the increasing use of contrast agents, contrast medium-induced acute kidney injury (CI-AKI) has become one of the most important causes of hospital-acquired AKI.The study of adult population showed that the incidence of CI-AKI was approximately 11.0%, CI-AKI extend the patient′s prolonged hospitalization, increased mortality and increased rates of cardiovascular events.However, little research is available regarding CI-AKI incidence, risk factors, prognostic impact and preventive measures in the pediatric population.How to improve the prevention and treatment level of CI-AKI in children is a challenge for pediatricians. Key words: Acute kidney injury; Contrast medium; Child