The “Principles of Critical Care Nephrology” program is designed for nephrology providers, including trainees and practicing nephrologists, who are involved in the care of critically ill patients with kidney diseases. This program covers various aspects of critical care nephrology, with a focus on principles, diagnosis, and management. Here’s a summary of the program:
Course Objectives:
Upon completing the program, participants should be able to:
Describe evidence-based approaches to the management of shock.
Synthesize the diagnosis and management of acute kidney injury (AKI) in specific populations, including patients with cardiorenal syndrome, liver disease, pregnancy, hypertensive emergencies, and cancer.
Discuss the current management of COVID-19 infection in the ICU setting.
Analyze the current evidence for the clinical use of biomarkers for AKI.
Discuss the current evidence for extracorporeal techniques for sepsis.
Describe the long-term complications for patients who survive an episode of AKI.
Evaluate the most appropriate dose and prescription of renal replacement therapy (RRT) for critically ill patients with AKI.
Content:
The program consists of on-demand presentations and livestreamed sessions. Here are some of the topics covered in the program:
Principles of Critical Care Nephrology: This includes discussions on vasopressors and inotropes in shock, fluid management, monitoring devices for fluid responsiveness, biomarkers for AKI, point-of-care ultrasound, dysnatremias, and acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS).
Ethical Issues: The program addresses ethical considerations in critical care nephrology, including when and how to make decisions regarding treatment.
Specific Populations: Several presentations focus on AKI in specific patient populations, such as those with liver disease, heart failure, cancer, pregnancy, and hypertensive emergencies.
COVID-19: There is an update on the management of COVID-19 in critically ill patients.
Long-Term Outcomes: The program covers the long-term outcomes and follow-up of patients who have experienced AKI.
Renal Replacement Therapy (RRT): Topics related to RRT include timing, dosing, modality selection, and the use of prolonged intermittent RRT in the ICU.
Extracorporeal Techniques: The program discusses the evidence for extracorporeal purification techniques for sepsis.
Drug Dosing: Presentations address drug dosing in AKI, including the impact of RRT on medication management.
Livestream Sessions:
The program includes livestreamed sessions featuring debates and discussions on topics such as the choice of balanced solutions in critical care units.
Date and Time:
The program provides both on-demand and livestreamed content.
This program offers valuable insights and updates for nephrology providers involved in the critical care of patients with kidney diseases. It covers a wide range of topics to enhance the knowledge and skills of participants in delivering optimal care to critically ill patients. If you have specific questions about any of the topics or need more information, please feel free to ask.
