Paediatric Nephrology Series: Managing Children with Renal Conditions

Aims and objectives

• To understand the complexity of children with chronic kidney conditions
• To effectively manage children with complex kidney conditions in the primary and secondary care setting and know when to refer for tertiary care
• To build links with the Evelina London renal multidisciplinary team

Title: Acute Kidney Injury in Children

Friday 16th January 2026 1-2pm

Speaker: Dr Cheentan Singh, Honorary Consultant Paediatrician Hypertension Service, Evelina London Children's Hospital

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

This comprehensive session will cover:

- Scale of the Problem: Epidemiology and prevalence of paediatric hypertension

- Risk Factors: Association with BMI, obesity, and salt intake

- Diagnostic Strategies: Clinic BP versus home BP monitoring (ABPM and HDBP)

- Classification: Primary versus secondary hypertension in children

- Investigations: Evidence-based approach to aetiological workup

- Management: Lifestyle modifications and pharmacotherapy considerations

- MDT Approach: Standardised guidelines and team-based care

WHY ATTEND?

With rising rates of childhood obesity and associated cardiovascular risk, understanding paediatric hypertension is crucial. This session will provide you with:

- Practical diagnostic approaches using validated BP monitoring techniques

- Up-to-date evidence on long-term cardiovascular outcomes

- Real-world case examples and clinical pearls

- Strategies to avoid unnecessary investigations

- Clear guidance on when and how to refer to specialist services

Relevant for:

GPs, General Paediatric Consultants, Junior Doctors and Nursing staff - both hospital and community based.

Fees and payment

• External - £10.00 per webinar
• GSTT - Free (use code: GSTT_NEPH)

Course specific queries

Dr Shazia Adalat, Paediatric Nephrologist

Email: S.Adalat@nhs.net

Booking queries

Evelina Education Team

e: GSTT.EvelinaEducation1@nhs.net

t: 020 718 80853 (office)