2009 Conference
Claudius Room III, Ceasar’s Palace
Intended Audience: Health providers who treat children, adolescents and young adults with CKD.
| CONFERENCE PROGRAM January 27, 2009 | |
| 3:30 PM | Registration |
| 4:00 PM | Welcome Remarks
John Mahan, MD and Maria Ferris, MD, PhD |
| 4:10 PM | The Administration of a Pediatric Dialysis Unit
Deepa Chand, MD |
| 5:00 PM | Early Origins of CV disease in CKD
Hiren Patel, MD |
| 5:50 PM | Pearls for the Care of Children and Adolescents with ESKD
John Mahan, MD and Maria Ferris, MD, PhD |
| 6:40 PM | “Hands on” Workshop on Dialysis System
David Tauer, RN, Patt Ryder, RN, Maggie Tatarek, RN Donna St. Pierre, RN and Randy Few, RN |
| 8:00 PM | Adjourn |
Conference Objectives:
Discuss administration issues unique to pediatric dialysis units
Review CMS Conditions for Coverage
Review medical director responsibilities and billing practices in dialysis
Review epidemiology of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in chronic kidney disease (CKD)
Discuss risk factors and pathophysiology for increased CVD in the CKD population
Review evidence of early CVD in children with CKD
Discuss strategies for prevention and treatment of CVD in children with CKD
Discuss several pediatric case-scenarios to illustrate useful treatment strategies
Provide a guided hands-on session to experience the intricacies of renal replacement systems