[Download Now] Acute and Chronic Kidney Disease – Carla J. Moschella

• Clues for Accurate Assessment of Kidney Function
• Management Strategies for Acute Kidney Injury
• Navigating Common Complications
• Must-Know Medication Considerations
• Current Dietary Interventions
• Helping the Patient Cope with End-Stage Disease

If you are like many other healthcare professionals, you might find the management strategies confusing. You have to help patients and families cope with a disabling condition and a high rate of noncompliance. This program is loaded with practical information designed to increase your confidence when caring for a complex patient.

The treatment recommendations that lead to the best possible patient outcomes will be presented by Carla. You will gain more knowledge on the causes, complications, medications, and dietary recommendations, and leave with an improved understanding of all aspects of kidney function and disease that is immediately applicable to your clinical practice.

OUTLINE

Accurately assessing the function of the kidneys.

• Interpreting Lab Tests
  • BUN
  • Creatinine
  • GFR
• Urinalysis
  • Normal Findings
  • Proteinuria
  • Hematuria
• Indications for Imaging Studies
  • Ultrasound
  • CT Scan
  • Angiogram
  • IVP

There are 5 stages of chronic kidneys disease.

• Screening Recommendations
• The Possible Cause
• Accurate Staging
• Common Complications Including:
  • Hyperkalemia
  • Hyperphosphatemia
  • Anemia
  • Acidosis
  • Malnutrition
• Management Strategies
  • Recommended Medications
  • Dietary Restrictions
• Predicting Outcomes
  • Rate of Decline
  • Onset of ESRD

The kidneys and hypertension are related.

• Goals for Blood Pressure Control
• Choosing the Appropriate Medications
  • Diuretics
  • ACE Inhibitors
  • ARBs
  • Calcium Channel Blockers
  • Beta & Alpha Blockers
• Hypertensive Nephrosclerosis
  • Lab & Imaging Findings
  • Prognosis

Diabetes and the kidneys.

• Urinalysis
  • Screening & Monitoring
  • Frequency of Testing
• Diabetic Nephropathy
  • Controlling BP & Glucose
  • Recommendations for Treatment

AKI is an injury to the kidneys.

• Deciphering the Cause
  • Medications
  • Contrast Dye
  • Shock
  • Glomerulonephritis
  • Urinary Tract Obstruction
• Reversible vs. Irreversible
• Identifying the Signs & Symptoms
• Monitoring the Patient
• Appropriate Interventions

Nutrition and disease of the kidneys.

• Diet for CKD & AKI
• Dietary Interventions:
  • Sodium
  • Phosphorus
  • Potassium
  • Protein
• When to Use & Why

End-Stage Renal Disease is a disease.

• Hemodialysis & Access Issues
• Peritoneal Dialysis
• Transplant
  • Cadaveric vs. Living Donor
  • Pre-Transplant Considerations
  • Post-Transplant Care
• Complications of Therapy
  • Infection
  • Rejection
  • Cancer
• Psychosocial Support
• Transitioning to Palliative Care or Hospice

Patient education and compliance.

• Strategies to Prevent Non-Compliance
• Cultural Considerations
• Avoiding Re-Admission
• Incorporating the Family

OBJECTIVES

1. Recognize which patients are at risk for developing chronic kidney disease (CKD).
2. Assess patients with CKD by analyzing risk factors, the urinalysis, and labs.
3. Explain the five stages of CKD, their associated complications, and their treatment and prognosis.
4. Appraise how to prepare patients for renal replacement therapy (dialysis and/or transplant).
5. Discuss how the kidneys control blood pressure, and understand the roles the various classes of anti-hypertensive medications play in the treatment of hypertension.
6. Choose the best method of patient education to promote compliance with dietary restrictions.

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