Renal medicine Series: Acute Kidney Injury | Alastair Rankin

Name: Renal medicine Series: Acute Kidney Injury | Alastair Rankin
Start: 2024-04-26T13:00:00+00:00
End: 2024-04-26T14:00:00+00:00

26th Apr 2024

1:00 - 2:00pm (GMT)

Renal medicine

26th Apr 2024

1:00 - 2:00pm (GMT)

Hosted on MedAll

Attendance certificate available

This event has ended. Similar events

Free

ONLINE

Catch-up content

Description

Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) is a sudden episode of kidney failure or kidney damage that happens within a few hours or days, causing a buildup of waste products in the blood and making it hard for the kidneys to maintain the correct balance of fluids in the body.

None of the planners for this educational activity have relevant financial relationship(s) to disclose with ineligible companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.

Dr. Rankin, faculty for this educational event, has no relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.

Summary

Join us for the Renal Medicine Series: Acute Kidney Injury, led by Alastair Rankin. This session will delve into Acute Kidney Injury (AKI), a sudden episode of kidney failure or damage that leads to an accumulation of waste products in the blood, making it difficult for the kidneys to maintain body fluid balance. This event is crucial for all medical professionals who wish to deepen their understanding of renal medicine.

Learning objectives

Grasp the underlying mechanisms of Acute Kidney Injury (AKI), including its origins, development, and its effects on the body's fluid balance.
Detect the indicators and manifestations of AKI to ensure precise and prompt patient diagnosis.
Comprehend the various diagnostic approaches for AKI and their significance for patient care and outcomes.
Gain insight into the available and emerging treatments for AKI, highlighting advancements in the field.
Utilise AKI knowledge in practical scenarios by evaluating case studies critically, enhancing patient care and treatment strategies.

133 people attended this event. Sign up today and join your colleagues at future events.

Speaking at this event

View all