Renal Function Interpretation with Dr Dabasish Banerjee Episode 1 - Potassium

Send us Fan MailRichard is joined by renal consultant Dr Dabashish Banerjee to break down the interpretation of renal function tests — without the nephrology-induced headache.In this episode, we explore when renal function tests should be requested, what they actually include, and how to interpret results confidently in clinical practice.The conversation then focuses on potassium disorders, using real-world cases to unpack hypokalemia and hyperkalemia. We discuss key history points, relevant investigations, red flags not to miss, and when referral.A practical, case-based episode aimed at clinicians working in primary care, urgent care, and acute settings.Hope you enjoy the episode As always massive thank you to ScottRichard Tennant - [email protected] and Warwickshire Training HubHome - Coventry & Warwickshire Training HubCollege of Paramedics https://collegeofparamedics.co.uk/UK KidneyUK Kidney Association | The leading professional body for the UK kidney communityOverview | Sodium zirconium cyclosilicate for treating hyperkalaemia | Guidance | NICEhttps://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ta599ABCD-UKKA joint finerenone consensus statement | UK Kidney Associationhttps://www.ukkidney.org/about-us/news/abcd-ukka-joint-finerenone-consensus-statementIncreasing the Potassium Level in Patients at High Risk for Ventricular Arrhythmias | New England Journal of Medicinehttps://www.nejm.org/doi/abs/10.1056/NEJMoa2509542Diabetes management in chronic kidney disease: a consensus report by the American Diabetes Association (ADA) and Kidney Disease: Improving Global Outcomes (KDIGO)https://kdigo.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Diabetes-Management-in-Chronic-Kidney-Disease-Consensus-Report-by-the-ADA-and-KDIGO.pdfUKKA Clinical Practice Guideline – Management of Hyperkalaemia in Adults – October 2023https://www.ukkidney.org/sites/renal.org/files/FINAL%20VERSION%20-%20UKKA%20CLINICAL%20PRACTICE%20GUIDELINE%20-%20MANAGEMENT%20OF%20HYPERKALAEMIA%20IN%20ADULTS%20-%20191223_0.pdfOptimization of RAASi Therapy Toolkit - International Society of Nephrologyhttps://www.theisn.org/initiatives/toolkits/raasi-toolkit/#Challenges