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Sepsis Induced Acute Kidney Injury: Clinical Profile, Risk Factors and Outcomes in Tertiary Referral Centre

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· Pages: 441 to 443· Vol. 2, No. 01, (2017)· Published: January 25, 2017
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Abstract

Sepsis increases the risk of development of acute kidney injury (AKI) and is associated with significant patient morbidity and mortality. Sepsis induced AKI is characterized by a distinct pathophysiology and therefore requires a different approach and management.  A prospective study was conducted to look for pattern of sepsis induced AKI in South Indian population.  A total of 234 patients were enrolled in the study .Patient’s detailed history, clinical examination and laboratory investigations were noted and source of sepsis was evaluated, patients were followed up till discharge or death. During follow up development of complications or requirement of renal replacement therapy was noted. Sepsis associated AKI was associated with significant morbidity and mortality.

Keywords

Acute Kidney InjurySepsisHemodialysis
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Sunil R
Department of Nephrology, KIMS Hospital and Research Centre
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Mohammad fakruddin
Department of Nephrology, KIMS Hospital and Research Centre
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R Sandeep
Department of Nephrology, KIMS Hospital and Research Centre
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Amogh C
Department of Nephrology, KIMS Hospital and Research Centre
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Nutan kumar DM
Department of Nephrology, KIMS Hospital and Research Centre
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