
RCPI Masterclass Series on Treating the Acutely Ill Patient

Part VI: Nephrology Session
Wednesday, June 4 2008
Presentations at this meeting dealt with the pitfalls and management of acute renal failure, the recognition, classification, routine assessment and routine management of patients with chronic kidney disease, current clinical concepts in hypertensive emergency management, diagnosis, etiology and management of nephrotic syndrome, the management of acute life-threatening hyponatraemia and an overview on current immunosuppression in renal transplantation, important interactions with immunosuppressive drugs and how to manage the unwell transplant patient.
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Programme:
Chairs:
Dr David Lappin, Mater Misericordiae Hospital
Dr Peter Conlon, Beaumont Hospital, Dublin
Speakers:
Dr Kieran Hannan, Cavan General Hospital
The 50-year old presenting with acute renal failure - pitfalls and management
Dr Liam Casserly - Limerick Regional Hospital
Recognising and managing chronic kidney disease in the aging population
Dr Austin Stack, Letterkenny General Hospital
Update on recognising and treating hypertensive emergencies
Dr Joe Eustace, Cork University Hospital
Managing new onset nephrotic syndrome
Dr Denise Sadlier - Mater Misericordiae Hospital, Dublin
Hyponatraemia on call
Dr Colm Magee, Beaumont Hospital, Dublin
Update on the unwell transplant patient
Continuing Medical Education (CME):
This meeting is approved for 3 CME credits
Masterclass Enquiries:
Joanna Holly
The Royal College of Physicians of Ireland, Frederick House, 19 South Frederick Street, Dublin 2. Ph: +353 (0) 1 863 9700 Fax: +353 (0) 1 672 4707 Email: college@rcpi.ie
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