KetoCollege UK 2022 Programme

KETOCOLLEGE 2022

Course Contents and Mentors

24th, 25th, 26th May 2022

VIRTUAL MEETING

Audience: Neurologists, Neuro-oncologists, Paediatricians, General Practitioners, Dietitians & Dietetic Assistants and Nurses

RCPCH CPD applications pending

‘BDA endorsement applies only to the educational content of the learning activity’.

Certificates of Attendance will be provided.

Attendance at KetoCollege does NOT provide a qualification to administer ketogenic therapy.

Ketogenic therapies always require strict medical supervision and should only be prescribed by a registered dietitian working with a medical team.

Programme endorsed by INKS

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Day 1 – Medical MasterClass – Tuesday 24th May 2022

Chair: Dr Anita Devlin

Time	Subject	Speakers
1000-1030	Introduction to Ketogenic Dietary Therapy and when to consider these therapeutic options History of these dietary therapies Efficacy Data Mechanisms of Action When to consider the diet Using KDT with Epilepsy Syndromes and success rates Indications and contra-indications for KDT New uses in Epilepsy The concurrent use of KDT and other medical treatments (VNS, ASD's) Long term outcomes of using KDT's	Prof. Helen Cross
1030-1100	Ketogenic Dietary Therapies for Adults Literature Overview Efficacy and other benefits Dietary protocols and practical considerations including pregnancy and status epilepticus. Long term outcomes of adults on the diet Adult Consensus guidelines Transition Setting up an adult service	Prof. Colin Doherty
1100-1115	Q&A	Prof Helen Cross Prof Colin Doherty
1115-1145	Break and Networking (Selection of sponsor films being shown)
1145-1215	Report from Global Symposium 2021 and launch of International Ketogenic Society (INKS)	Prof Stéphane Auvin
1215-1245	KDT and AED's ASD's and KDT - risk of interactions CBD and KDT ASD weaning during diet therapy and when to start weaning. Why you need to work alongside a managing neurologist	Prof Eric Kossoff
1245-1300	Q&A	Prof Stéphane Auvin Prof Eric Kossoff
1300-1400	Break and Networking (Selection of sponsor films being shown)
Chair: Dr Archana Desurkar
1400-1430	Management of emergency situations Management of illness in the patient on KDT Status epilepticus and initiation of KDT Intensive care situations General anaesthesia and surgery Case study examples Rare side effects	Dr Anita Devlin
1430-1500	Ketogenic Dietary Therapy for Infants Using Classical diets with infants Special considerations in this age group including initiation and monitoring. Feeding methods including use of breast milk and weaning onto solid food	Prof. Stéphane Auvin
1500-1530	The Future of Ketogenic Services and Centres Why did the diet seem to fall out of favour in the past? What makes a good KDT centre? Should KDT centres be audited? If so, what needs to be included? New applications for KDT? Cancer, Autism etc Why mentoring is so important for the future INKS education committee	Prof Eric Kossoff
1530-1545	Q&A	Dr. Anita Devlin Prof. Stéphane Auvin Prof. Eric Kossoff
1545-1600	Break and Networking (Selection of sponsor films being shown)
Non- Epilepsy Uses
1600-1645	Metabolic Disorders - Glut 1 Deficiency and Pyruvate Dehydrogenase Deficiency. Background to GLUT 1 DS and PDHD KDT in neurometabolic disease - when to use, which diet, literature update Case study examples How treatment and conditions changes from childhood to adulthood	Prof Joerg Klepper
1645-1715	Use of KDT in other conditions such as: Autism Cancer Diabetes Migraine	Dr Archana Desurkar
1715-1730	Q&A	Prof Jörg Klepper Dr Archana Desurkar

Day 2 – Dietetic MasterClass – Wednesday 25th May 2022

Chair: Helena Champion RD

Time	Subject	Speakers
0900-0930	Preparing a family for KDT What are you dealing with when the family comes through the door? What is Chronic Sorrow? CORE - outcomes How to prepare them for KDT Case Study What to take into consideration? Building confidence in the patient and the family. MF Patient Preparation Booklet	Jen Carroll RD
0930-1000	Considerations of type of ketogenic therapy to use with each patient Pre-diet evaluations Overview of each diet, comparing protocols and which to choose.	Sue Wood RD
1000-1015	Q&A	Jen Carroll RD Sue Wood RD
1015-1045	Break and Networking (Selection of sponsor films being shown)
1045-1215	Classical Diet Workshop and Cookery Demonstration How to calculate the diet Fine-Tuning the diet Side effects Case studies Q&A	Zoe Simpson RD
1215-1315	Break and Networking Classical Cooking films (product and non-product recipes)
1315-1445	Modified Dietary Workshop and Cookery Demonstration How to calculate modified diets The difference in the modified diets Modified diets for adults Fine tuning Case studies Q&A	Jen Carroll RD
1445-1515	Break and Networking Modified Cooking Films (product and non-product recipes)
1515-1600	Low Glycemic Index Treatment (LGIT) for Adults How the LGIT is calculated Evidence of using LGIT in children and adults Fine tuning Side effects Case Studies	Rowan Sutherill RD
1600-1630	Practical solutions to overcome with feeding issues	Dr Camilla Salvestrini Helena Champion RD
1630-1645	Q&A	Rowan Sutherill RD Dr Camilla Salvestrini Helena Champion RD

Day 3 – Dietetic MasterClass – Thursday 26th May 2022

Chair: Jen Carroll RD

Time	Subject	Speakers
0900-1030	MCT Workshop and cookery demonstration How the MCT diet is calculated and when to use it New developments in MCT supplements Fine tuning the diet Side effects Case studies Q&A	Nicole Mills RD
1030-1100	Break and Networking MCT Cooking Films
1100-1145	Dietetic assistant and nurse workshop - practical information on supporting families Ketone Monitoring - Bloods, Urine and Breath Everyday monitoring Overcoming problems Training families and discussions with new families Use meal planners/food choice lists for professionals and families. Going on Holiday - General practicalities Multi-Carer settings Eating out Recipe manipulation Family Support Q&A	Lucy Bellis ESN Sara Viadero-Prieto
1145-1215	Ketogenic Parenteral Nutrition for Paediatrics	Dr Elles van der Louw
1215-1230	Q&A	Lucy Bellis ESN Sara Viadero-Prieto Dr Elles van der Louw
1230-1330	Break and Networking
1330-1400	Tube Feeding and Blended Diets Enteral feeding with case study examples Managing Blended KDT	Vicki Whiteley RD
1400-1430	Monitoring and Side Effects Home monitoring Clinic monitoring - biochemistry, growth, optional other test such as: renal ultrasound, EEG, DEXA, ECG Common side effects and their management. Serious side effects and how to recognise them.	Zoe Simpson RD
1430-1500	Supplementation and Medications Importance of low carbohydrate and label reading in medications. ASD's and over the counter medications Routes of administration - oral or enteral tube, IV Vitamin, mineral and trace element requirements on KDT Choosing an appropriate supplement and current available products for both children and adults Carnitine Essential fatty acids Solving Selenium Deficiencies	Tracy Cameron RD
1500-1515	Q&A	Vicki Whiteley RD Zoe Simpson RD Tracy Cameron RD
1515-1545	Break and Networking
1545-1615	Switching, discontinuing and revisiting diet therapy Switching between types of diet Discontinuing diets - how to wean off safely Is the diet worth revisiting in the future?	Rachel Meskell RD
1615-1630	How can MF help you	Emma Williams
1630-1645	Q&A	Rachel Meskell RD Emma Williams