Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Peritoneal Dialysis I
Course Code
RNF_010
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine; Internal medicine
ECTS
8.00
Target Audience
Medicine
LQF
Level 8
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Aivars Pētersons
Residency Speciality
Speciality
Nephrologist
Supervisor of Medical Speciality
Aivars Pētersons
Contacts
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About Study Course
Objective
The aim of the course is to acquire knowledge, competences and skills in peritoneal dialysis.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Gained expanded knowledge in basic PD topics, including physical processes, approach, prescribing, monitoring, complications.
Skills
1.Ability to independently order, educate and control process of CAPD and APD. Ability to implant PD catheter.
Competences
1.Ability to solve most common PD related problems.
Assessment
Individual work
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1.
Individual work |
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Literature analysis and preparation of presentations;
Independent prescribing of APD and CAPD.
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Examination
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1.
Examination |
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Prepared clinical demonstration with following discussion on whole PD tematics.
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Seminar
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Modality
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On site
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Placement location
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Topics
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PD access creation, complications
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Seminar
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On site
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Placement location
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Topics
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Quality of PD and membrane tests
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Seminar
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Modality
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On site
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Placement location
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Topics
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Types and dosage of PD
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Seminar
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On site
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Placement location
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Topics
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Infective complications of PD
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Seminar
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Modality
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On site
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Placement location
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Topics
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Non-infectious complications of PD
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Seminar
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On site
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Placement location
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Topics
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PD vs HD advantages, drawbacks and combinations
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
8.00
Number of Residency Seminars:
6
Length (weeks):
6
Final Examination:
Residency exam (Theory and practice)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Nephrology in Your Pocket. Veverbrants E, Petersons A. e-grāmata, Apple Books, 2021.
2.
ISPD guidelines
Additional Reading
1.
Teitelbaum I, Burkart J. Core curriculum in nephrology: Peritoneal Dialysis. American Journal of Kidney Diseases 42: 1082-1096, 2003