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Incidence, Clinical Profile and Outcome of Acute Kidney Injury Among Venomous Snake Bite Victims Prospective Observational Study
R. Satish Kumar, A. Ashok Kumar, G. Ambedkar, C. Daranendran and M. Kannadhasan
Page: 738-742 | Received 20 Sep 2024, Published online: 31 Dec 2024
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Abstract
Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) is a major complication of venomous snake envenomation, contributing to significant morbidity and mortality, especially in tropical regions. This study evaluates the incidence, clinical profile and outcomes of AKI in snakebite victims at Government Villupuram Medical College, Tamil Nadu. This prospective observational study included 105 patients with venomous snake envenomation and AKI. Clinical data, including snake type, bite‐to‐needle time, renal function and clinical manifestations, were recorded. Outcomes were based on the need for renal replacement therapy (RRT) and recovery. The study included 66 males (63%) and 39 females (37%). Russell’s Viper was the most common envenoming snake (29.5%). AKI was associated with coagulopathy, hematuria and oliguria. 36.19% required RRT and 83.8% recovered. The mortality rate was 5.71%. AKI is a frequent and severe complication of venomous snake bites. Early intervention with anti‐snake venom and renal support can improve patient outcomes and reduce mortality.
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R. Satish Kumar, A. Ashok Kumar, G. Ambedkar, C. Daranendran and M. Kannadhasan. Incidence, Clinical Profile and Outcome of Acute Kidney Injury Among Venomous Snake Bite Victims Prospective Observational Study.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36478/10.36478/makrjms.2024.12.738.742
URL: https://www.makhillpublications.co/view-article/1815-9346/10.36478/makrjms.2024.12.738.742