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Welcome from Chairman
Dear Colleague,
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. The 14th CRRT conference is
designed to provide an up-to-date review of the latest developments and research in
the field of ICU medicine and CRRT. The conference is structured to promote
multidisciplinary interaction among specialists in nephrology, critical care, nursing
support personnel and industry involved in the care of the critically ill patient.
A combination of invited lectures, lively debates, panel discussions, interactive
workshops, oral and poster presentations will be utilized for CME credits. Our workshops
provide practical information on “how to” perform the therapy and facilitate interactions
among established practitioners and new entrants in the field. Additionally new
“hands on” workshops provide a unique opportunity to gain experience with various
machines. As always, we anticipate a lively interactive program that will promote learning.
Whether you are a novice in this field or an experienced practitioner, we are
confident you will find this conference valuable to extend your experience and
share your knowledge. We invite you to visit our website www.crrtonline.com for
updates on the conference, multimedia lectures from previous conferences and
practical information and discussion forums
to guide the appropriate use of these therapies. Please pass this information along
to other colleagues who would be interested in this meeting.
We look forward to welcoming you to San Diego for the fourteenth time.
Ravindra L Mehta, MD
Chairman, Organizing Committee
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