Author Archives: Fiona Duthie

Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis – Kidney Research UK

By Fiona Duthie | Published: June 11, 2012

This is a factsheet, aimed at patients, which explains the basics behind Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis (CAPD). There are also links to Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis (APD), haemodialysis and transplant. The layout is easy to follow, and obviously the patient’s perspective is paramount. It highlights the pros and cons of each mode of PD, and discusses […]

Posted By:   Fiona Duthie
Last Edited: June 11, 2012

Renal Replacement Therapy in Critical Care

By Fiona Duthie | Published: June 11, 2012

This is a pdf document, which uses the format of self-assessment to lead in to a tutorial about renal replacement therapy in the critical care environment. It discusses the differences between dialysis and filtration, and the indications for each. There is some discussion about the use of RRT for the removal of drugs and toxins, […]

Posted By:   Fiona Duthie
Last Edited: June 11, 2012

Cleveland Clinic – Interactive case on Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease

By Fiona Duthie | Published: June 11, 2012

This resource, provided by the Cleveland Clinic, provides an overview of the diagnosis and management of ADPKD. The module can be done with or without registration, which is free. A review article from the Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine is also available as a pdf for further reading upon completion of the module. The format […]

Posted By:   Fiona Duthie
Last Edited: June 11, 2012

Inherited Kidney Diseases: Patient.co.uk

By Fiona Duthie | Published: June 8, 2012

This independent resource offers patient information, but also provides up to date evidence-based information for medical professionals. The detail can be variable, but the section on Inherited Kidney Diseases provides a broad overview of the subject, with individual links to the more common conditions such as Alport’s and Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease, as well […]

Posted By:   Fiona Duthie
Last Edited: June 8, 2012

Peritoneal Dialysis Academy

By Fiona Duthie | Published: June 3, 2012

This online resource, in association with the Renal Association, offers a comprehensive detail regarding the theory behind peritoneal dialysis (PD), through its clinical applications, and then goes on to discuss how to prescribe PD and deal with complications. The site is easy to negotiate, with clear descriptions, and references for further reading. The are also […]

Posted By:   Fiona Duthie
Last Edited: June 3, 2012

Urinary Tract Obstruction (Medscape)

By Fiona Duthie | Published: June 1, 2012

A simple run-through of the diagnosis, aetiology, and management of urinary tract obstruction. Although there is a lot of information provided, it is broken down in to sections which are easy to negotiate, and the reader can easily interchange them. The website is USA-based and so some of the advice such as investigations, in particular […]

Posted By:   Fiona Duthie
Last Edited: June 10, 2012

SIGN Guideline 88 – Management of suspected bacterial urinary tract infection in adults

By Fiona Duthie | Published: June 1, 2012

This is a comprehensive guideline, published in July 2006, which details evidence-based recommendations regarding diagnosis and management of urinary infections. It provides very detailed information, and can take time to get through, but it does offer clear and simple algorithms as a summary. These can be used at a glance in only a few minutes […]

Posted By:   Fiona Duthie
Last Edited: June 1, 2012

Urinary tract infection – females (NHS-CKS)

By Fiona Duthie | Published: June 1, 2012

A resource, aimed at Primary Care, which details the current evidence-based guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of urinary tract infection in female patients. The site is concise, easy to negotiate and there is also important emphasis based on the difference in guidance for male patients, catheter associated urinary infection, suspected pyelonephritis, and pregnancy.

Posted By:   Fiona Duthie
Last Edited: June 10, 2012

Water and electrolyte handling (BartterSite)

By Fiona Duthie | Published: May 15, 2012

This website is aimed at providing information for patients with tubular disorders, but does include this tutorial – a good introduction to water and electrolyte handling by the kidney.

Posted By:   Fiona Duthie
Last Edited: June 9, 2012

Glomerulonephritis (fastbleep)

By Fiona Duthie | Published: May 15, 2012

This is part of an online resource aimed at medical students which is still in development. It is supposed to be used as a revision aid, and gives a brief overview of 킠different glomerular disorders. However, there is not much information about aetiology of these disorders, and it reads more like a list of facts […]

Posted By:   Fiona Duthie
Last Edited: June 9, 2012

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