Tei Index and its Relation to Outcome of Critically Ill Children on Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy.

Objectives: To evaluate echocardiographic parameters, especially the Tei index as a predictor of outcome in critically ill children on continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT).

Methods: This cohort study included all critically ill patients admitted at the Pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) and underwent CRRT. Functional echocardiography and Pediatric Risk of Mortality Index (PRISM) III were used to evaluate the participants.

Detection of Renal Insufficiency in a Cohort of Patients With Beta-thalassemia Major Using Cystatin-C.

With increased life expectancy among patients with beta-thalassemia major (β-TM) renal insufficiency has been frequently noted because of the persistence of anemia, iron overload and some drug side effects. Serum creatinine becomes elevated in late stage of kidney affection. Cystatin-C is more sensitive biomarker for kidney dysfunction.