COURSE DESCRIPTION
Filter on the Fritz?
This course will have your patients’ kidneys filtering again like magic! Originally presented in 2023, Dr. Mark Acierno gives a thorough run-down on management of renal diseases, both acute and chronic. We’ll start with practice in proper calculations of IV fluid rates and hear the latest thinking on diuresis. (Hint: 2x maintenance might not be as helpful for nephrotoxins as you once thought!) Next, we’ll unpack secrets for more accurate diagnosis of leptospirosis, review new national standards for treatment of UTI’s, and learn to manage sequelae of CKD. After closing out the course with a lesson on hypertension, you’ll be ready to flush out any troubles that come your way.
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HIGHLIGHTS:
- Find out what more you can do for AKI besides ‘2x maintenance’ fluids
- Choose the best diagnostic tools to suss out leptospirosis
- Learn effective and practical strategies for managing the long-time effects of CKD - from nausea to anemia and beyond
- Get the latest on UTI antimicrobial knowledge to improve your prescribing habits
- Recap various methods for measuring blood pressure, and pick your favorite
- Know when to prescribe meds for hypertension and when to simply monitor
Upon viewing this recording and passing the quiz with a score of 70% or better, you’ll earn 6 hours of RACE Approved CE.
BENEFITS
Earn 6 hours RACE Approved CE*
Learn at your own pace! Registration includes unlimited access to course videos for 12 months
Instant access to course videos and notes immediately following registration
Instant delivery of your CE Certificate, upon successful completion of the entire course and passing quiz score (70% or better)
After course completion, your CE Certificate will be delivered straight to your inbox.
*This course is approved by the AAVSB RACE to offer a total of 6 CE Credits, with a maximum of 6 CE Credits being available to any individual veterinarian or veterinary technician.
These RACE approvals are for the subject matter categories of: medical program, using the delivery method of anytime/on-demand. These approvals are valid in jurisdictions which recognize AAVSB RACE; however, participants are responsible for ascertaining each board’s CE requirements. RACE course numbers: 20-1323869
IntroVet is also an NYSE Approved Sponsor, for providing continuing education to veterinarians and veterinary technicians licensed in New York State.
MEET THE SPEAKER
Mark Acierno
MBA, DVM, DACVIM
Mark Acierno received his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) from Mississippi State University, followed by an internship in small animal medicine and surgery. He completed his residency in internal medicine at Tufts University. With a passion for advancing veterinary nephrology, Dr. Acierno spent 12 years at Louisiana State University, where he developed one of the world’s most advanced nephrology programs. Currently, he is a professor at Midwestern University’s College of Veterinary Medicine and serves as the Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs. His clinical and research interests include hypertension, kidney disease, and renal replacement therapies. He is the author of over 50 peer reviewed publications in the scientific literature and more than 20 book chapters.
In addition to his veterinary expertise, Dr. Acierno holds an MBA from Pace University in New York City and has a background in business and finance, which formed the basis of his interest in personal finance for veterinary professionals. He lives in Madison, WI, with his wife Alyssa and their diverse menagerie of furred, feathered, and scaled friends. Dr. Acierno splits his time between his home and Midwestern University. Outside of his professional endeavors, he enjoys scuba diving, climbing, hiking, and exploring the Sonoran Desert. Dr. Acierno is dedicated to sharing his extensive knowledge and experience, making a significant impact on the field of veterinary medicine.
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