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Diabetic Nephropathy (Diabetic Kidney Disease, DKD)

Anesthesia Implications

Clinically reviewed by anesthesia providers · Updated

Renal DysfunctionProteinuriaDysglycemiaHypoglycemiaHyperkalemiaAspirationFull StomachRSIAvoid HypotensionLabile Blood PressureAvoid HypothermiaEdemaAutonomic DysfunctionAvoid Nephrotoxic DrugsDelayed Gastric EmptyingPeripheral Neuropathy

Pathophysiology

Diabetic nephropathy, or diabetic kidney disease (DKD), is the leading cause of end-stage kidney disease in the developed world and develops in 30% to 40% of patients with diabetes. Chronic...

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