Clinical practice guideline for hematuria in the pediatric population

Clinical practice guideline for hematuria in the pediatric population

Javier Gantiva-Jiménez 1 , Daniela Niño-Vargas 2 , Jhonatan S. Santafé-Galvis 3 , Andrea Bolaños-Gómez 4 , Pablo E. González 4 , Luisa F. Noreña 4 , Carlos Larios-García 3 , María L. Porras-Luengas 4 , Jimena A. Cáceres 5 , Luz E. González 6 , Sofía Muñoz-Medina 7

1 Departamento de Urología, Fundación Universitaria Sanitas, Bogotá, Colombia; 2 Departamento de Urología, Fundación Universitaria de Ciencias de la Salud, Bogotá, Colombia; 3 Departamento de Urología Pediátrica, Clínica Infantil Santa María del Lago, Bogotá, Colombia; 4 Departamento de Urología Pediátrica, Hospital Infantil Universitario de San José, Bogotá, Colombia; 5 Departamento Nefrología Pediátrica, Clínica Infantil Santa María del Lago, Bogotá, Colombia; 6 Nefrología Pediátrica, Fundación Cardioinfantil, Bogotá, Colombia; 7 Epidemiología, Fundación Universitaria Sanitas, Bogotá, Colombia

*Correspondence: María L. Porras-Luengas. Email: mlporras@fucsalud.edu.co

Abstract

Objective: To establish evidence-based recommendations for the diagnosis and management of hematuria in pediatric patients, aiming to standardize clinical practice and optimize patient care. Method: Development of a clinical practice guideline for healthcare professionals managing patients from birth to 18 years of age, based on the best available evidence and supported by clinical judgment. Results: A standardized diagnostic and therapeutic algorithm was developed to guide the evaluation and management of pediatric hematuria. Conclusions: The guideline provides practical recommendations that promote a consistent approach to pediatric hematuria, improving clinical decision-making and the quality of patient care.

Keywords: Hematuria. Pediatrics. Microhematuria. Macroscopic hematuria. Nephrology.

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