Nephrology - LSP study day

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

Topics include:

• 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 haemolytic uraemic syndrome
• Understand the methods to correct fluid and biochemical abnormalities seen in renal failure
• Know the indications for dialysis
• Hypertension in children
  • Know the causes of hypertension and the principles of treatment
  • Be able to interpret blood pressure measurements
  • Bladder disorders in children
  • Be able to 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 principles of management