Pediatric Renal Function

Question 1

Newborns have a what

Answer 1

decreased efficiency to remove H2O and solutes

Question 2

How long does it take for a newborns GFR to = an adults

Answer 2

1-2 years

Question 3

Because of their shorter loops of henle, they have a what

Answer 3

decreased ability to concentrate urine

Question 4

What happens as a result of their inability to concentrate

Answer 4

dilute urine. Cant concentrate which means losing water

Question 5

Why are newborns at a greater Risk for metabolic acidosis

Answer 5

mechanisms for excreting acids and retaining bicarbonate are immature