Learning objectives
Once completed the course, students will comprehend the physiopathological bases of the main disorders of osmotic and electrolyte homeostasis so as and apply this information to the study of kidney disorders.
Prerequisites
The requirements have been determined by the Medical School Council.
Course unit content
The pathophysiology of fluid, electrolyte and acid-base disorders.
Full programme
Osmotic and Volume disorders: pathophysiology of water and sodium disorders
Electrolyte disorders: alterations of potassium homeostasis and acid-base disorders.
Disorders of calcium, phosphorus and magnesium.
Bibliography
Harrison's: Principles of Internal Medicine. McGraw-Hill Ed., 19th ed, 2015
Schena, Selvaggi et al.: Malattie dei Reni e delle vie Urinarie. Mc Graw Hill Ed., Milano, 4 ed, 2008
Teaching methods
Interactive oral lessons supported by iconographic material that will be available for students on the Elly Platform. The active participation of the students will be elicited through questions and simple problems.
Assessment methods and criteria
Objective achievement will be evaluated for the whole Integrated Course of Nephrology through an oral examination with a preventive multiple-choice test. Some questions will specifically concern the subjects treated in this course. See the site of the Course of Kidney Disease for further information.
Other information
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