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Introduction 0/2 pages	0%
Why this module is needed CKD Forum
CKD - Why it has become an important issue 0/5 pages	0%
Introduction Overview NICE guidance on CKD Prevalence of CKD Further reading
Physiology of the kidney in health and CKD 0/8 pages	0%
Introduction Anatomy Renal Pathophysiology Filtration of waste products Tubular function Blood Pressure Control Hormonal functions Uraemia
Causes of CKD 0/9 pages	0%
Introduction General and specific disease Hypertension Renovascular Disease Diabetic Nephropathy Obstructive Uropathy Reflux nephropathy/Chronic pyelonephritis Chronic glomerulonephritis Adult polycystic kidney disease
Measurement of kidney function and proteinuria 0/6 pages	0%
Introduction Glomerular filtration rate The concept of clearance Measurement of GFR using exogenous substances Measurement of GFR using endogenous substances Proteinuria Albuminuria
Medicines Management 0/36 pages	0%
Introduction General principles Guidance for prescribing in CKD Safe prescribing in CKD Antihypertensives ACE Inhibitors (ACE-I) Angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs) Thiazide and Thiazide-like Diuretics Loop Diuretics Potassium Sparing Diuretics Calcium Channel Blockers (CCBs) Beta blockers Alpha receptor antagonists Antimicrobials Trimethoprim and Co-trimoxozole Nitrofurantoin Penicillins and cephalosporins Macrolides Quinolones Antivirals Other agents Analgesics NSAIDs Opioid analgesics Neuroleptics for pain relief Antidepressants Diabetes Insulin Metformin Sulfphonylureas Newer anti-diabetic drugs LMW heparin Bisphosphonates Lipid-lowering drugs Statins Fibrates Ezetimibe Vaccinations End of life
Management of hypertension in CKD 0/10 pages	0%
Introduction Thresholds for treatment The influence of proteinuria on BP management The influence of salt/water retention on BP management The influence of suspected renovascular disease on BP management The influence of age on BP management Choice of drugs to treat hypertension in CKD Using ACE-I or ARBs safely in hypertensive CKD patients Blood Pressure Targets in CKD Management of Hypertension in patients with CKD
Nutrition 0/16 pages	0%
Introduction Healthy Eating in CKD Weight Management Undernutrition Hypertension Sodium Physical Activity Alcohol Diabetes Glycaemic Control Metabolic Syndrome Dietary Protein Intake Phosphate Phosphate Binders Potassium Accessing Information
What to tell patients 0/6 pages	0%
Introduction What to tell patients How to encourage patients to help themselves (self-management) Self-monitoring of Blood Pressure If the patient needs to be referred to the renal team Resources
Primary care 0/16 pages	0%
Introduction Identification of patients with CKD in Primary Care Prevalence of CKD in the Community Screening for CKD At-risk groups CKD and QOF Results of QOF CKD, Age and QOF Why is it so important to identify and manage CKD patients in Primary care Increased CVD Risk Estimating CVD risk in CKD patients What are the appropriate investigations when following up CKD patients in Primary Care Who should be referred to Secondary Care What do you tell the patient What can the patient do Immunisation and CKD
Issues for the future 0/6 pages	0%
Introduction Overview Influencing policy Raising public awareness Professional support and education Improving systems of delivering care
Acknowledgements 0/1 pages	0%
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