Pediatric Kidney Function and AKI Tools
Pediatric kidney function and AKI tools: Bedside Schwartz, CKiD U25, pRIFLE and KDIGO, with scope, inputs and limitations.
Before comparing
Estimated glomerular filtration and acute kidney injury staging measure different constructs. Review units, age, baseline creatinine and time criteria before comparing results.
Included tools
- Bedside Schwartz — Pediatric estimated glomerular filtration rate.
- Revised Schwartz — 2009 multivariable CKiD equation for estimated pediatric eGFR.
- CKiD U25 eGFR — Reference kidney-function equation kept distinct from Schwartz 2009.
- pRIFLE — pRIFLE classification by eCCl decline and urine output.
- Pediatric KDIGO — Pediatric application of KDIGO criteria for acute kidney injury.
Evidence and context
The comparison is intended to clarify differences in population, purpose, variant and availability. It does not imply equivalence between scores or recommend one tool over another.