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| FIRST ANNOUNCEMENT: 14th POSTGRADUATE COURSE IN DIALYSIS |
| 2007-05-17 |
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NKTI is holding its 14th Postgraduate Course in Dialysis on October 19-20, 2007 with the theme: Dialysis in the Critical setting. This year's program will be more exciting and interesting as some speakers from the International Society of Nephrology (ISN) will discuss key issues in dialysis. As in the previous years, separate programs will be offered for nephrologists/physicians and for nurses/paramedical practitioners to address topics relevant to their own practice.
Here is a preview of the programs:
MD's PROGRAM
DAY 1
Session 1: The Kidneys in the Critically Ill Patient
- Acute Kidney Injury in Septic Patient
- Heart Failure and the Cardio-Renal Connection
- The Kidney in Hepatic Failure
- Open Forum
Session 2: Dialysis Strategies in Acute Kidney Injury
- Renal Support in Acute Kidney Injury (SLED vs CRRT vs PD)
- Challenges and Controversies in Renal Support and CRRT
- Open Forum
- LUNCH SYMPOSIUM (Setting-up a Peritoneal Dialysis Unit)
Session 3: Case Based Discussion
- Kidney in Sepsis
- Acute Renal Failure Post-cardiac Surgery
- Dialysis Post-liver Transplant
- Open Forum
DAY 2
Session 3: Dialysis in Special Patients
- Dialysis in Patients with Electrolyte Abnormalities
- Dialysis in Poisoning
- Plasma Exchange Therapy in RPGN and Highly Sensitized Patients
- Open Forum
- LUNCH SYMPOSIUM
Session 4: Special Lecture
- Vascular Calcifications in Dialysis Patients
- Nutritional Assessment and Support in Critically Ill Patients
- Open Forum
NURSES'S PROGRAM
DAY 1
Session 1: The Kidneys in the Critically Ill Patients
- Renal Effects of Critical Illness
- Dialysis Strategies in Acute Kidney Injury (SLED vs CRRT vs PD)
- Dialysis Prescription for Patients with Acid-Base and Electrolyte Problems
- Open Forum
- LUNCH SYMPOSIUM
Session 2: Clinical Nursing Update
- Renal Disease Registry Report 2006
- Chronic Kidney Disease Patient Education Program
- Understanding Renal Diet
- Open Forum
DAY 2
Session 3: Principles of Drug Therapy in Dialysis
- Anti-hypertensive Therapy in Dialysis
- Treating PD Peritonitis: Protecting the Peritoneum
- Medication-Related Problems in HD patients
- Open Forum
Session 4: Access-Related Problems
- Catheter-based Access Complications
- Fistula-based Vascular Access Complications
- Open Forum
- LUNCH SYMPOSIUM
Session 4: Hands-on Workshop
- Peritoneal Dialysis Systems
- Hemodialysis (Monitoring/Troubleshooting, CRRT/SLED)
Final announcements and registration details will be given in the coming weeks. We will keep you posted. See you all in October! |
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