Schedule

SCHEDULE
7:15	-	7:45	Registration
7:45	-	9:15	Renal Physiology Glomerular filtration Concentrating and diluting mechanisms Role of kidney in fluid and electrolyte balance Acid-base balance Renal regulation of arterial blood pressure Endocrine functions & prostaglandin synthesis BNP and the kidney
9:15	-	9:30	Break
9:30	-	10:30	Acute Renal Failure Prerenal azotemia vs. acute tubular necrosis (nephrotoxic and ischemic) Interpretation and clinical use of serum and urine lab tests Oliguric vs. nonoliguric ATN Nursing considerations in drug administration
10:30	-	11:30	Case Studies
11:30	-	12:30	Lunch (on your own)
12:30	-	2:00	Electrolyte Emergencies: Causes, Physical Exam & ECG, Treatment Hyperkalemia * Hypomagnesemia/Hypokalemia Hypocalcemia * Hypophosphatemia Practical aspects of electrolyte administration
2:00	-	2:15	Break
2:15	-	3:00	Sodium and Water Imbalances Hyper- and hyponatremia in volume overloaded, volume depleted and euvolemic states Application of labs & physical exam
3:00	-	3:30	Case Studies