Abstract
Introduction: Acute kidney injury (AKI) describes the clinical syndrome earlier called acute renal failure. AKI is defined as structural or functional abnormality of the kidney that manifests within 48 h, as determined by blood, urine, tissue tests or by imaging studies. AKI is depicted by rapid (over hours to days) decline in glomerular filtration rate, retention of nitrogenous waste products and perturbation of the extra-cellular fluid volume, electrolytes and acid-base homeostasis. AKI constitutes approximately 5% of hospital admissions and up to 30% of admissions to intensive care units (ICU). Materials and Methods: A prospective study was conducted at Department of General Medicine, ESIMC & PGIMSR, KK Nagar, Chennai from March 2021 to February 2022 (1 year). Study population was Type 2 diabetic patients with acute kidney injury irrespective of age and gender. Evaluation included detailed history taking and physical examination. Acute kidney injury was assessed on the basis of their serum creatinine and/or urine output fulfilling the KDIGO criteria. Results: The study was conducted in a total of 300 diabetic patients who developed acute kidney injury. There were 188 males and 112 females. The aetiology and outcome of acute kidney injury in the above patients were found out.
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