Event

Nephrology & Hypertension - Grand Rounds

Topic: Nephrology Clinical Case Conference “Thrombotic Microangiopathy and the Kidney”

When:

Friday, July 5, 2024
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Nephrology Conference Room

Speaker:

Mercedes Malone, M.D.
Fellow, Department of Medicine, Division of Nephrology and Hypertension
UFCOM-J

Target Audience:

Faculty, Residents/Fellows

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of the presentation, participants will be able to:

1. Communicate effectively with healthcare team members regarding the urgency of lab orders and consults.
2. Apply critical thinking skills to prioritize and justify the need for specific laboratory tests, including:
- Peripheral smear for Adams13 activity and antibody
- Repeat LDH and haptoglobin testing
- Stool culture analysis
3. Evaluate the indications for hematology-oncology consultation in the context of thrombotic microangiopathy (TMA), atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome (aHUS), or thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP).
4. Implement appropriate management strategies based on the results of ordered tests and consultations.
5. Advocate for patient care needs by persistently communicating concerns and ensuring necessary actions are taken.

Accreditation

The University of Florida College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Credit

The University of Florida College of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the Activity.

Disclosure

Mercedes Malone, M.D. has disclosed that he/she has no relevant financial disclosures. No one else in a position to control content has any financial relationships to disclose.

For additional information, contact Casandra Caroccio (904) 244-5964 casandra.caroccio@jax.ufl.edu.