ILOs
- Describe the functions of the kidney
- Understand the methods of assessment of kidney function; limitations and uses…
- Outline the main role of the kidneys…
- How do we measure kidney function?
- Let’s look closely at the glomerular filtration barrier…
- What is the function of the kidney tubules?
- List the components of the U&Es…
- What would the perfect substance be to measure in the blood to let us measure kidney function?
- What is creatinine?
- Look at this graph showing GFR and levels of serum creatinine…
- We can also use serum urea levels as a indicator of kidney function - what is it?
- Explain what renal clearance is…
- What are the formulae we use to estimate GFR from plasma creatinine concentration?
- Look at the accuracy of one of the equations…
- What are the limitations of eGFR?
- How do we use eGFR to stage chronic kidney disease?
- What’s one useful bedside test that we use in kidney disease?
- What’s the normal level of protein in the urine?