Conservative Kidney Management Course: Core Principles and Symptom Management

6 Feb 2025 9 a.m. 11 a.m.
Kumudini Hall 301
FrankBrennan Chair AustraliaSt George Hospital
NandiniVallath Chair India
SaraDavison Chair CanadaUniversity of Alberta

Session description:
This session will define and describe the principles of CKM, highligt the evidence for CKM, and start the discussion around managing some of the common symptoms experienced by people with kidney failure, taking into account varied resources across healthcare settings.
Learning objectives:
Understand the concepts of conservative kidney management (CKM) and kidney supportive care. Address the management of pain, fatigue, and insomia in kideney failure, taking into account varied resources across healthcare settings. 
Time Session
9 a.m.
9:35 a.m.
Introduction to Kidney Supportive Care (KSC) and Conservative Kidney Management (CKM)
CKM1-01
SaraDavison Speaker CanadaUniversity of Alberta
9:35 a.m.
10 a.m.
Validating CKM: Evidence and Approaches
CKM1-02
BarnabyHole Speaker United KingdomUniversity of Bristol, UK
10 a.m.
10:20 a.m.
Effective Strategies for Pharmacologic Pain Management in CKM
CKM1-03
SaraDavison Speaker CanadaUniversity of Alberta
10:20 a.m.
10:40 a.m.
Addressing Depression and Anxiety in CKM Patients
CKM1-04
PeaceBagasha Speaker UgandaMulago National Referral Hospital
10:40 a.m.
11 a.m.
Q&A
CKM1-05