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DESCRIPTION

We are dedicated to keeping our members up-to-date on the developments in Critical Care Nephrology. Supportive therapies for the management of critically ill patients continue to evolve as we gain new knowledge of the pathophysiology of multiorgan failure. Continuous Renal Replacement Therapies continue to define a platform to launch novel methods of extracorporeal support. Applications of these techniques are now coupled with new biomarkers serving as diagnostics and theranostics to inform the optimal timing of intervention. As we learn more about critical illness, it is evident that the availability of these versatile techniques offers unprecedented opportunities to influence the outcome of organ failure.

CONFERENCE LEARNER OBJECTIVES

The AKI & CRRT conference provides a comprehensive review of advances in clinical care, research and technology in critical care medicine with a focus on the kidney and renal support techniques. The conference is designed to facilitate interdisciplinary interactions among caregivers involved in the management of patients in intensive care units. Physicians, nurses, pharmacists, nutritionists and other allied personnel from industry have opportunities to learn from each other. The conference utilizes a combination of invited lectures; case based small group workshops, debates, hands on interactive and simulation based workshops. Attendees have an opportunity to interact with the faculty through focused panel discussions and symposia.

At the end of this conference attendees should be able to:

1. Describe the recent advances in the pathophysiology and management of critically ill
patients with a focus on sepsis, multi-organ failure, infections, lung and kidney injury in
different settings.
2. Discuss the best ways to identify, treat and follow up patients with acute kidney injury (AKI)
resulting from different causes utilizing biomarkers, imaging and lab studies and applying
educational tools to  raise awareness of AKI.
3. Describe the principles and practice of renal replacement techniques including CRRT, IHD
and plasma exchange and demonstrate how to setup and use these techniques for managing
critically ill patients.