This Webcast is designed to show competent care of the critically ill patient with Acute Kidney Injury requires a working knowledge of the mechanisms and pathways of AKI and its effects on other organs. Identification of biomarkers has provided tools and techniques to characterize this disorder. Dr. Finkel will provide an overview of how to choose the best therapy dependent on the needs of your patient. Learn about management of complications and the latest studies in this support of renal function.
Introduction - Moderator
Lecture - Kevin Finkel, MD
Faculty
Kevin Finkel, MD
Professor of Medicine
University of Texas Medical School-Houston
Houston, Texas, USA
Type of Activity
This activity is intended to apply best practice methods for managing the ICU patient.
Competencies
SCCM supports recommendations that will promote lifelong learning through continuing education. SCCM promotes activities that encourage the highest quality in education that will enhance knowledge, competence or performance in critical care practice. This activity will meet the following competencies:
- Practice Applications
- Quality Improvement
- Multiprofessional Teamwork
Course Objectives
Upon completion of this webcast the learner will be able to:
- Determine the best strategies for hemodialysis in the ICU.
- Identify symptomology in the AKI ICU patient that indicate the need for extended dialysis.
- Recognize the costs and benefits of continuous dialysis based on the underlying pathophysiology and treatment approach to best meet the ICU patient's needs.
This webcast, "Extended Dialysis for the Treatment of AKI in the ICU Patient" is supported, in part, by a medical education grant from NxStage Critical Care.
System Requirements
PC-based attendees
Required: Windows® 2000, XP Home, XP Pro, 2003 Server, Vista
Macintosh®-based attendees
Required: Mac OS® X 10.4 (Tiger®) or newer
