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A systematic review of the evidence supporting post-operative diuretic use following cardiopulmonary bypass in children with Congenital Heart Disease

Part of: Surgery

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  04 May 2021

Henry P. Foote ,
Christoph P. Hornik Open the ORCID record for Christoph P. Hornik [Opens in a new window] ,
Kevin D. Hill ,
Alexandre T. Rotta ,
Reid Chamberlain Open the ORCID record for Reid Chamberlain [Opens in a new window]  and
Elizabeth J. Thompson Open the ORCID record for Elizabeth J. Thompson [Opens in a new window]
Henry P. Foote
Affiliation:
Department of Pediatrics, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, NC, USA
Christoph P. Hornik
Affiliation:
Department of Pediatrics, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, NC, USA Duke Clinical Research Institute, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, NC, USA
Kevin D. Hill
Affiliation:
Department of Pediatrics, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, NC, USA Duke Clinical Research Institute, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, NC, USA
Alexandre T. Rotta
Affiliation:
Department of Pediatrics, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, NC, USA
Reid Chamberlain
Affiliation:
Department of Pediatrics, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, NC, USA
Elizabeth J. Thompson*
Affiliation:
Department of Pediatrics, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, NC, USA
*
Author for correspondence: Elizabeth J. Thompson, MD, Department of Pediatrics, Duke University School of Medicine, PO Box 17969, Durham, NC 27715, USA. Tel: 919-684-8111; Fax: 919-681-7892. E-mail: elizabeth.j.thompson@duke.edu
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Abstract

Background:

Paediatric cardiac surgery on cardiopulmonary bypass induces substantial physiologic changes that contribute to post-operative morbidity and mortality. Fluid overload and oedema are prevalent complications, routinely treated with diuretics. The optimal diuretic choice, timing of initiation, dose, and interval remain largely unknown.

Methods:

To guide clinical practice and future studies, we used PubMed and EMBASE to systematically review the existing literature of clinical trials involving diuretics following cardiac surgery from 2000 to 2020 in children aged 0–18 years. Studies were assessed by two reviewers to ensure that they met eligibility criteria.

Results:

We identified nine studies of 430 children across four medication classes. Five studies were retrospective, and four were prospective, two of which included randomisation. All were single centre. There were five primary endpoints – urine output, acute kidney injury, fluid balance, change in serum bicarbonate level, and required dose of diuretic. Included studies showed early post-operative diuretic resistance, suggesting higher initial doses. Two studies of ethacrynic acid showed increased urine output and lower diuretic requirement compared to furosemide. Children receiving peritoneal dialysis were less likely to develop fluid overload than those receiving furosemide. Chlorothiazide, acetazolamide, and tolvaptan demonstrated potential benefit as adjuncts to traditional diuretic regimens.

Conclusions:

Early diuretic resistance is seen in children following cardiopulmonary bypass. Ethacrynic acid appears superior to furosemide. Adjunct diuretic therapies may provide additional benefit. Study populations were heterogeneous and endpoints varied. Standardised, validated endpoints and pragmatic trial designs may allow investigators to determine the optimal diuretic, timing of initiation, dose, and interval to improve post-operative outcomes.

Keywords

Cardiopulmonary bypassCHDdiuretics
Type
Review
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Cardiology in the Young , Volume 31 , Issue 5 , May 2021 , pp. 699 - 706
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© The Author(s), 2021. Published by Cambridge University Press

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