In episode 13 of the medical nursing podcast, we’re talking all about acute kidney injury.
Unlike CKD, AKI is a potentially reversible loss of renal function. These patients usually present as an emergency and require intensive treatment and nursing care. The good news is that there are a TON of nursing skills we can use with these patients - and we’re diving into them all in today’s episode.
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Resources mentioned in today’s episode:
➡️ Blood gas workshop:
https://veterinaryinternalmedicinenursing.thinkific.com/courses/debunking-blood-gases
➡️ IRIS AKI grading:
http://www.iris-kidney.com/guidelines/grading.html
➡️ WSAVA nutritional assessment tool:
https://wsava.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Nutritional-Assessment-Checklist.pdf
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📲 Grab the show notes and references from today’s episode:
http://www.veterinaryinternalmedicinenursing.com/podcast
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🖥️ Learn more about medical nursing:
http://www.veterinaryinternalmedicinenursing.com
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This podcast does not replace a veterinary surgeon's advice, and the content within it is provided for information only. All conditions must be diagnosed by a veterinary surgeon, and veterinary nurses and technicians must always ensure they are working within local legislation and regulating body guidelines. Any products or treatments discussed are for information only and do not constitute endorsements of products or services.
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