• MR. AMOL DILIP GADEKAR
• MS. RUBINA CAMBELL

Background of study: Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) is a severe and potentially life-threatening complication predominantly associated with diabetes mellitus, particularly type 1 diabetes, although it can occur in type 2 diabetes as well. DKA is characterized by a combination of hyperglycemia, ketosis, and metabolic acidosis. DKA is a major cause of morbidity and mortality among individuals with diabetes. The incidence rates of DKA vary widely across different regions, with higher rates observed in low and middle-income countries due to limited access to healthcare resources and inadequate diabetes education. Objectives: 1.To assess the clinical profile and outcomes of patient with diabetic ketoacidosis. 2. To compare the outcome of diabetic ketoacidosis patient with their selected demographic variables. Material and methods: : A descriptive, cross-sectional study design was used to study clinical profile and treatment outcome of patients with Diabetic ketoacidosis admitted at Dr. VVPPRH, Loni Bk. The sample consisted of 30 patients diagnosed with DKA willing to participate in the study. Sampling techniques used for the present study was non-probability, purposive sampling technique. A proforma was prepared to collect the data. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used to analyse the data according to objectives Results: The study findings revealed that, 13.33% of the study participants had blurred vision, 70% of the study participants had smell of acetone in breaths, 76.66% of the study participants Kussmaul breathing, 10% of the study participants had arrhythmias, 3.33% of the study participants had murmur present, 86.66% of the study participants had nausea present, 73.33% of the study participants experienced vomiting, 90% of the study participants experienced abdominal pain, 100% of the study participants had polyuria, 96.66% of the study participants had glycosuria, 100% the study participants had polydipsia, 63.33% of the study participants had polyphagia present. The present study findings regarding treatment outcome of the patients diagnosed with diabetic ketoacidosis reveals that, 83.33% of the study participants had good recovery, followed by 6.66% of the study participants were DAMA discharged and 6.66% of the study participants were expired, followed by 3.33% of the study participants referred to the higher Centre and no study participants were given DOPR discharge. Conclusion: - The present study conducted to study the clinical characteristics and treatment outcome of the patient diagnosed with diabetic ketoacidosis. The study findings highlighted important clinical characteristics of the diabetic ketoacidosis and good recovery of the patients was observed as an outcome of the treatment. Key words: Diabetic ketoacidosis, Clinical profile, Treatment outcome

Key words: Diabetic ketoacidosis, Clinical profile, Treatment outcome

"Clinical profile and treatment outcome of patients with Diabetic ketoacidosis admitted at Dr.Vitthalrao Vikhe Patil Pravara Rural Hospital, Loni Bk.", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 2, page no.e715-e723, February-2025, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2502480.pdf

"Clinical profile and treatment outcome of patients with Diabetic ketoacidosis admitted at Dr.Vitthalrao Vikhe Patil Pravara Rural Hospital, Loni Bk.", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 2, page no. ppe715-e723, February-2025, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2502480.pdf