Endocrinology, Nephrology and HematologyModule Nephrology
Academic Year 2022/2023 - Teacher: LUCA MARIA ZANOLIExpected Learning Outcomes
Knowledge of renal physiology, etiology and consequences of acute and chronic kidney disease; how to measure renal function; How hemodialysis works
Course Structure
Lessons and practical exercises in dialysis and in the vascular laboratory
Required Prerequisites
Renal anatomy and physiology
Attendance of Lessons
Frontal and on-line
Detailed Course Content
Anatomy of the kidney
Renal physiology
Nephrological semiotic
Laboratory tests
Acute kidney injury
Chronic kidney disease
Chronic kidney disease, arterial stiffness and cardiovascular risk
Extracorporeal renal replacement treatments
Textbook Information
Goldman-Cecil, 25° Ed.
Claudio Ronco. Emodialisi. Piccin
Learning Assessment
Learning Assessment Procedures
Oral exam
Examples of frequently asked questions and / or exercises
Principles of hemodialysis
vascular accesses
recirculation of vascular access