The Ketogenic Study Day was held on 7th May 2021.
Programme
10:30 | Introduction, mechanisms of action, consensus guidelines Dr Jayesh Patel, Consultant Paediatric Neurologist, BRHC |
10:50 | Overview of BRHC Ketogenic Dietetic Service Rachel Brennan, Ketogenic Dietician, Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, BRHC |
11:15 | Who to refer and best responders Dr Andrew Mallick, Consultant Paediatric Neurologist, BRHC |
11:30 | Referral priorities and initiation of ketogenic diet Susan Ovington, Ketogenic Dietician, Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, BRHC |
11:45 | Pharmaceutical considerations and the ketogenic diet Ms Ceri Gaskell, Paediatric Neurology and Neurosurgery Pharmacist, BRHC |
12:00 | Lunch |
12:30 | Acute medical management of an unwell child on the ketogenic diet Dr Todd Smallbone, Consultant Paediatric Neurologist, BRHC |
12:50 | Management of ketogenic diet during illness Elaine Woods, Ketogenic Dietician, Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, BRHC |
13:00 | Monitoring children on the ketogenic diet Emma Cameron, Ketogenic Dietician, Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, BRHC |
13:15 | Renal and orthopaedic considerations Dr Jayesh Patel, Consultant Paediatric Neurologist, BRHC |
13:30 | Myth-busting and further discussion All Panel |
14:00 | Meeting Close |