VetandTech

How I Manage Acute Kidney injury

VetandTech
How I Manage Acute Kidney injury
Date:
Aug 30, 2023
Time:
8:00 PM (US Eastern Time)
Category:
Emergency/Critical Care
CE Credits:
1
RACE Approved:
Approved
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Description:
This Webinar will encompass the diagnostic strategy for Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) as well as medical interventions, encompassing the handling of hyperkalemia, exploration of fluid therapy, provision of nutritional assistance, and examination of the prognosis.
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Webinar Description:

This webinar will cover the diagnostic approach to AKI and medical treatment including management of hyperkalemia, discussion of fluid therapy, nutritional support, and prognosis.  

Webinar Agenda:

  • Initial stabilization measures for a patient with AKI will be discussed
  • A diagnostic plan for a patient with AKI will be covered 
  • Management of a patient with AKI will be discussed which includes:
    • Fluid therapy and avoidance of fluid overload
    • Management of metabolic disturbances
    • Gastrointestinal support
    • Nutritional support
    • Indications for instituting hemodialysis
  • Prognosis in AKI – what do we know from the veterinary literature