Nephrology – London School of Paediatrics

This meeting will provide trainees with an update on the treatment of nephrological emergencies within the practice of paediatrics.

Participants will be able to:

• Learn about acute kidney injury and nephrology emergencies
• Know the causes of acute renal failure
• Understand the investigations that may differentiate between these causes
• Know the features of the haemolytic uraemic syndrome
• Understand the methods to correct fluid and biochemical abnormalities seen in renal failure
• Know the indications for dialysis
• Understand hypertension in children
  • Know the causes of hypertension and the principles of treatment
  • Interpret blood pressure measurements
  • Examine bladder disorders in children
  • Understand voiding disorders including enuresis, dysuria, frequency and polyuria
• Nephrotic syndrome
  • Understand the complications of the nephrotic state
  • Understand the principles of the pharmacological, dietary and fluid management
  • Understand the investigations including the indication for renal biopsy
• Vasculitis and glomerulonephritis
  • Know the aetiology, pathophysiology and immunological basis of glomerulonephritides and vasculitides
  • Be aware of the range of immunosuppressive therapies that may be used in these conditions
• Tubulopathies
  • Know the range of presentations suggestive of an underlying renal tubular disorder
  • Know about the inheritance patterns of different tubular disorders
  • Understand the principles of management

Can’t attend in person on the day? This event is available to watch on-demand for up to 60 days. Please register for the pre-recorded webinar here. The link to watch the webinar will be sent via email three days after the live in-person event on 16 July 2022 so that you can view it on-demand.

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