Renal regional oxygenation during pediatric cardiac surgery predicts acute kidney injury: a prospective cohort study with model comparisons

Key Points

• Acute kidney injury is predicted by renal oxygenation levels during surgery, indicating its important role.
• The study analyzed a cohort of pediatric cardiac patients, showing significant links to postoperative outcomes.
• Observational cohort study assessed various models to compare predictive capabilities concerning kidney health.
• This finding highlights the need for careful monitoring of renal oxygenation in pediatric surgeries to prevent complications.