This course is designed for health care providers caring for patients who have, or who at risk for, developing fluid and electrolyte imbalance. This course covers the role of the endocrine and renal systems in the intricate balance and maintenance of fluid and electrolyte stability.
The course focuses on the physiological effects of fluid and electrolyte imbalance, and management strategies for patients with diabetic ketoacidosis, cerebral salt wasting, diabetes insipidus and syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone.
Course topics include:
Renal and Endocrine Anatomy and Physiology
Electrolyte Imbalance
Fluid Deficit and Excess
Managing Fluid and Electrolytes in patients with:
Diabetic ketoacidosis
Cerebral salt wasting
Diabetes Insipidus
Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone
On completion of the course, you should be able to:
Describe the normal anatomy and physiology of the renal system
Describe functions of the endocrine and exocrine glands
Define the management strategies for sodium and potassium imbalance
Define the management strategies for calcium, phosphorus and magnesium imbalance
Define the signs and symptoms of too much or too little antidiuretic hormone
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