2024 Neonatal and Infants Course for Kidney Support (NICKS) - 6/10/2024

Monday, June 10, 2024, 7:30 AM - Tuesday, June 11, 2024, 12:00 PM, Virtual on Zoom, Birmingham, AL

The June NICKS program is a VIRTUAL course. Zoom information will be emailed to attendees prior to the course. 

NICKS is a one and a half day program. The first day primarily focuses on didactics while the second half day focuses on application of the didactics through live simulations and case studies.

1. Discuss the timing of kidney support therapy for neonates and infants with AKI, FO, and CKF
2. Describe the terminology of KST
3. Discuss elements of the PD prescription
4. Discuss specifics for different KST machines available for small children
5. Discuss access for patients who need KST
6. Compare the options, benefits, risks, setup, complications and monitoring for different anticoagulation options
7. Discuss rationale regarding blood flow and how to prescribe an appropriate rate
8. Review options for priming circuits and the rationale for blood primes
9. Acquire strategies for optimizing blood prime procedures
10. Discuss elements of a CVVH/CVVHD prescription
11. Discuss filtration fraction
12. Discuss approaches to ultrafiltration rate prescription
13. Troubleshoot potential ultrafiltration issues and discuss plans to address these issues
14. Review hematocrit scenarios
15. Review options for KST on Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation
16. Discuss approaches to making decision to start KST in ICU
17. Discuss cardio-pulmonary disease in neonates on KST
18. Discuss strategies to have the best collaborative practices for your KST program
19. Discuss cases of end-stage kidney disease in patients who required ECMO and KT and overview of their current
20. Consider the perspective of the parents and the responsibilities of taking care of babies on KST

Children's of Alabama designates this Live Activity for a maximum of 10.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Children’s of Alabama is accredited by the Medical Association of the State of Alabama to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (10.50 hours), ABP MOC Part 2 (10.50 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (10.50 hours)

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

Children's of Alabama adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CE activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers or others are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.

This activity does receive funding from ineligible companies.