50 nurses participate in meet on kidney care at Aykai Hospital in Ludhiana

Ludhiana, August 17

The nursing department of urology, nephrology and transplant institute of Aykai Hospital organised a continuing nursing education programme with the theme ‘Kidney Care-Must Know!’.

Keeping in view the Covid-19 protocols, only 50 nurses participated in the conference.

Chief urologist and transplant surgeon Baldev Singh Aulakh said the nursing department plays a vital role in patient care, hence improving their knowledge would be of substantial value and such sessions would continue to take place in the future too. The aim of the meet was to spread awareness about taking care of kidneys and enhancing the knowledge of nurses about kidney disease and their nursing management, especially during the pandemic.

Guest speaker Ritu P Naihar, associate professor, CMC, discussed about the basics of renal system in which she explained role of kidneys in haemoglobin production, maintenance of acid-base and water balance, increasing bone strength and removal of waste products from blood, followed by Dr Ritika Bansal, consultant, nephrology, Aykai Hospital, who shared detailed knowledge about risk factors of the kidney disease, tips to monitor kidney functions and how to maintain a healthy lifestyle to prevent the disease amid Covid.

The last session was covered by Neelam Dass, associate professor, Mohan Dai Oswal College of Nursing, in which she gave comprehensive knowledge about the nursing management of chronic kidney disease. A quiz was also held during the meet. — TNS

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