IJSR International Journal of Scientific Research 2277 - 8179 Indian Society for Health and Advanced Research ijsr-9-2-24025 Original Research Paper ACUTE KIDNEY INJURY IN SNAKE BITE :A STUDY ON PREDICTORS OF OUTCOME Balamurugan Dr. Dr A.Prakash Dr. February 2020 9 2 01 02 ABSTRACT

Snake bite induced Acute kidney injury(AKI) is very common in our state of Tamilnadu and is associated with significant morbidity & mortality. This study was undertaken to study the factors associated with development of AKI , need for Renal replacement therapy(RRT) & its outcome.Prolonged Bite to hospital time, Persistent oliguria, Thrombocytopenia, Coagulation abnormalities are associated with poor prognosis.