Carla J. Moschella – The Kidneys in Detail

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Carla J. Moschella – The Kidneys in Detail

• The Kidneys Revealed — The Structure and function components of the mechanical, hormonal and cellular systems of kidneys.
• Renal Dysfunction — What happens to cause decreased renal function and why.
• Electrolytes, and the Kidneys — Find out why your patient’s electrolytes are out of range and what you can do about it.
• Kidneys Fluids and Other Products The Balancing Act — Find out how the kidneys maintain their health. Fluid balance and osmolality. How to Problems can be avoided before they become serious.

Have you ever wondered?

• What does the serum osmolality mean to you?
• How can you anticipate electrolyte disorders
• How can drugs and IV dye impact renal function?

Like many healthcare professionals, fluids and electrolytes can be daunting. You might also find concepts such as osmolality and renal function confusing. But, wait…now there’s hope!

In “The Kidneys in Detail” Carla J. Moschella, MS. PA-C, RDN explains the complexity of fluids & electrolytes in It is easy to understand and provides practical information that you can use at the bedside of your next patient.

If your patients have difficulty understanding why their potassium is low on the third and final day, it’s possible to explain this to them. in If you want to learn more about how certain drugs can cause kidney dysfunction or why it is so important to measure intake and output, you will need to get back to basics. A mentor can make this information simple and easy to understand.

The majority of us have learned about anatomy, pathophysiology, and physiology. in We were only focused on passing the class in school. We studied and memorized, but quickly forgot.

Your brain learns differently now. Your brain, aided by years of healthcare experience has learned how to organize your professional information. “file folders” Based on your clinical experience. These concepts will be re-educated in your brain when you return to them. “folder” You can use this information the next time you meet a patient who has that problem. You will also retain this information once you have a method to organize it.

Knowing the basics of renal anatomy, pathophysiology, and physiology will enable you to identify and treat patient complications quicker and more efficiently. You can also:

• Your ability to communicate with your peers and physicians will allow you to communicate better
• You will feel more confident
• You will be able to provide more effective and safer care

OUTLINE

The Kidneys Revealed

• Structural Components
• Functions
  • Fluid regulation
  • Waste filtration
  • Electrolyte Control
  • Hormone Regulation
  • Blood pressure control
  • Bone metabolism: Vitamin D, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus and parathyroid hormone

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Electrolytes, and the Kidneys

• Potassium
• Calcium
• Magnesium
• Phosphorus
• Glucose

Kidneys Fluids and Other Products The Balancing Act

• Osmoregulators
• Sodium Levels
• Normal volemic states
• Hyponatremia
• General Management  Principles

Renal Dysfunction

• Acute Renal Failure
  • Diagnostic Tests
  • Laboratory Results
  • Presentation (Signs/ Symptoms).
• Chronic renal failure
  • Risk Factors
  • Progression
  • Signs and Symptoms
  • Treatments

OBJECTIVES

• Examine how the kidneys filter and maintain fluid and electrolytes.
• Interpretation of BUN and creatinine in In a clinical setting, you can understand why these people become abnormal.
• Please describe why hyperkalemia or hyperphosphatemia occurs in Patients with kidney disease and how they’re treated.
• Identify the role of the kidneys in Blood pressure control and bone wellness
• Identify the patients most at risk for acute kidney damage and chronic kidney disease.
• Explain the relationship between hypertension, diabetes mellitus, and declining kidney function.
• Recognize the difference between medications that can be used to treat kidney disease and those that could cause kidney damage.