Starting on:
Oct 17, 2024
Ending on:
Nov 6, 2024
Moderator(s):
importance of conservative kidney managment in elderly
Max Credits:
3 Points
Provider:
AIC LITEIN MISSION HOSPITAL
Claim Points
Oct 17, 2024
Ending on:
Nov 6, 2024
Moderator(s):
Dr.
Boaz Niyinyumva
Family Medicine consultant and clinical team leader of AIC litein Renal unit
Venue: Family Medicine consultant and clinical team leader of AIC litein Renal unit
importance of conservative kidney managment in elderly
Max Credits:
3 Points
Provider:
AIC LITEIN MISSION HOSPITAL
Claim Points
Conservative kidney management
Starting on:
Oct 17, 2024
Oct 17, 2024
Ending on:
Nov 6, 2024
Nov 6, 2024
Venue:
importance of conservative kidney managment in elderly
importance of conservative kidney managment in elderly
Description
the number elderly people with CKD is growing world wide and the number of people needing dialysis is also growing, however not all elderly with CKD even ESRD needs dialysis.
Objectives
To be able to explain the complexity surrounding chronic dialysis of the elderly patient
To identify patients at high risk of poor outcomes with dialysis
To utilize a decision-making framework in discussions about the treatment of advanced renal disease in elderly patients