Nephrology, Kidney Replacement Therapy (RTL_019)
About Study Course
Objective
To ensure the acquisition of theoretical knowledge and practical skills that would correspond to the necessary knowledge about the causes of kidney failure, indications and the selection and preparation of patients for kidney transplantation in order to prepare the doctor for certification in the specialty of transplantology, in accordance with the regulatory documents of the Republic of Latvia.
Learning outcomes
1.Principles of patient preparation for kidney replacement therapy, indications, principles of patient management during renal replacement therapy, preparation for kidney transplantation.
1.Determination of indications for renal replacement therapy and timely provision of vascular access and/or peritoneal dialysis catheter, selection of patients for kidney transplantation.
1.Diagnosis of kidney failure, initiation of renal replacement therapy, patient preparation and inclusion on the waiting list for kidney transplantation.
