Acute and Chronic Renal Failure VT26

Acute and Chronic Renal Failure VT26 is organized by Uppsala University and will be held from Mar 02 - 06, 2026 in Uppsala, Uppland, Sweden.

Overall goals:
To provide knowledge about causes, diagnostics, management and treatment, as well as prevention regarding acute and chronic renal failure.

Results for the participant:
After completing the course, the participant is expected to be able to:

• explain the causes and treatment of acute and chronic renal failure
• describe the different dialysis methods, bag dialysis and hemodialysis, and when dialysis should start
• investigate, assess and explain the management of acute renal failure
• summarize the mechanisms, symptoms and treatment of the disorders that chronic renal failure can cause
• briefly describe the most important tubulointerstitial kidney diseases and their treatment options
• explain drug and antibiotic treatment for impaired renal function
• assess further management of a patient with multi-organ failure and renal failure requiring intensive care
• describe urological aspects of impaired renal function
• describe who undergoes kidney transplantation and the risks involved in transplantation