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CRRT 2006 Conference Summary
Program and Workshops


Wednesday, March 1


6:00pm-8:00 pm Registration

Thursday Morning, March 2


7:00am-7:30pm Registration
8:30am-4:15pm WORKSHOPS
(open to all participants - applicable to physicians, nurses and allied personnel) (Codes: C= Core workshop, I = Intermediate, A = Advanced, N= Nurses, AP = of interest to nurses and allied personnel) Workshops designated by an asterisk (*) will be presented twice in different time slots. Workshops presented in a series are marked with a "1" for a primary workshop discussion in this area and "2" for a more complex or advanced discussion in this area. Please note that the series workshops 1 and 2 can be either taken subsequently (following each other) or they can each be taken independently (e.g. workshop 1 can be taken without taking workshop 2 and vice versa).
Workshop Group 1
8:30-10:00
8:30-10:00 A01 CRRT Systems I - I. Fresenius Systems
Christian Schlaeper, MS
8:30-10:00 A01 II. Baxter - Edwards Lifesciences Critical Care Nephrology Alliance Accura/Aquarius
Bev Ryan, RN
Device demonstrations of features, setup, operation, monitoring and discontinuation
8:30-10:00 B02 Vascular Access /Membrane and Circuit 1
Michael A. Kraus, MD
Principles of catheter choice, placement, maintenance, recognition and management of complications, selection and use of membranes for different applications, circuit design, setup and monitoring
8:30-10:00 C03 Dialysis Dose Prescription and Delivery 1
William R. Clark, MD
Mark R. Marshall, MBChB, FRACP
Claudio Ronco, MD
Operational characteristics influencing solute removal in IHD, PD and CRRT
8:30-10:00 D04 Drug Management 1
Bruce A. Mueller, PharmD, FCCP
Miet Schetz, MD, PhD
Dosing principles for critically ill patients and adjustments in extracorporeal support techniques
8:30-10:00 E05 Renal Support Around the World: Clinical Vignettes
Rajasekara Chakravarthi, MD, DNB (Nephrology)
Andrew Davenport, MD, MA
Stefan Herget-Rosenthal, MD
Eric AJ Hoste, MD
Daxi Ji, MD
Tomas Kotulak, MD
Illustrative cases demonstrating applications of CRRT in various settings. Application of CRRT in developing countries
8:30-10:00 F06 Extracorporeal Techniques for Sepsis 1
Patrick M. HonorŽ, MD
Oliver Joannes-Boyau, MD
John A. Kellum, MD, FACP, FCCM, FCCP
William L. Macias, MD, PhD
Pathophysiology of sepsis and rationale for use of extracorporeal support in treatment of sepsis. Experimental models for high permeability membranes, HVHF, VHVHF and hybrid therapies
8:30-10:00 G07 Advances in Technology
This workshop highlights the current and future advances in technology for extracorporeal support. Available equipment and products from different providers will be compared. This workshop provides a glimpse of all the key equipment and products available for CRRT in one session
10:00-10:15 Coffee Break
Workshop Group 2
10:15-11:45
10:15-11:45 A08 CRRT Systems II - I. RenaMed Biologics
Rick DaSilva, RN
10:15-11:45 A08 II. NxStage Therapy System
Barbara Reeder
Device demonstrations of features, setup, operation, monitoring and discontinuation
10:15-11:45 B09 Anticoagulation 1: Mechanisms and Techniques
Andrew Davenport, MD, MA
Oliver Joannes-Boyau, MD
Miet Schetz, MD, PhD
Anticoagulation regimens: Mechanisms, selection, prescription, monitoring and implementation
10:15-11:45 C10 Fluid Management 1
Ravindra L. Mehta, MBBS, MD, FACP
Principles of volume assessment, fluid removal and fluid regulation with different CRRT equipment
10:15-11:45 D11 Organizational Aspects of CRRT Programs 1: Development and Implementation
Jorge Cerda, MD, FACP, FASN
Rhonda K. Martin, RN, MS, MLT(ASCP)
Karen E. Schardin, BSN, RN, CNN
Practical issues for organization and implementation of a CRRT program. Developing and implementing policies and protocols for CRRT
10:15-11:45 E12 Plasma Exchange Therapy and Hybrid Techniques
Andre A. Kaplan, MD
David M. Ward, MD, FRCP
Principles of plasma exchange, sorbent based and hybrid therapies for extracorporeal support. Results from experimental models and human studies
10:15-11:45 F13 Heart Failure and Cardio-Renal Syndrome 1
Richard Amerling, MD
J. Thomas Heywood, MD
Pathophysiology, recognition and management strategies for cardiac and renal failure in the critically ill patient
10:15-11:45 G14 Pediatric CRRT: The Basics
Steven R. Alexander, MD
Timothy E. Bunchman, MD
Joseph V. DiCarlo, MD
Technique requirement and application for use in children including neonates
11:45-1:00 Lunch on your own

Thursday, Afternoon March 2


Workshop Group 3
1:00 - 2:30
1:00 - 2:30 A15 CRRT Systems III - I. Gambro Prisma
William R. Clark, MD
1:00 - 2:30 A15 II. B. Braun Diapact
Tony Annone, CRRT Product Special
Device demonstrations of features, setup, operation, monitoring and discontinuation
1:00 - 2:30 B16 Solutions for CRRT 1
Jeffrey F Barletta, Pharm.D., FCCM
Timothy E. Bunchman, MD
Michelle A. Hladuewich, MD
Sheldon W. Tobe, MD
Basic concepts for formulation and application of various solutions for pre-dilution, replacement and dialysate in critically ill patients
1:00 - 2:30 C17 Therapy Comparisons I: SLED vs. CRRT vs. PD
Kevin W. Finkel, MD, FACP, FASN
Mark R. Marshall, MBChB, FRACP
Raymond C. Vanholder, MD PhD
Comparisons of operational characteristics including anticoagulation, membranes, solutions and flows and approaches for ongoing and future research
1:00 - 2:30 D18 Nutritional Assessment and Support 1
Tomas Kotulak, MD
Bruce A. Mueller, PharmD, FCCP
Pathophysiology of malnutrition in critically ill patients. Principles of nutritional assessment and support
1:00 - 2:30 E19 A Systems-based Approach to CRRT
Linda Awdishu, BSc Pharm
Ravindra L. Mehta, MBBS, MD, FACP
Principles of systems based management strategies and their application to CRRT. Approaches to reduce errors in therapy prescription and delivery
1:00 - 2:30 F20 Liver and the Kidney 1
Tarek Hassanein, MD
Rajiv Jalan, MD, PhD
Pathophysiology of hepatic failure and rationale for use of different techniques for extracorporeal support techniques (Cell based systems, MARS, CRRT) for hepatic support
1:00 - 2:30 G21 Nursing Issues in Pediatric CRRT
Helen Currier, BSN, RN, CNN
John J Gardner, RN
Practical issues for setting up and maintaining a pediatric CRRT program. Policies and procedures and protocol based management
2:30 -2:45 Coffee Break
Workshop Group 4
2:45-4:15
2:45-4:15 A22 CRRT Systems I - I. Fresenius Systems
Christian Schlaeper, MS
2:45-4:15 A22 II. Baxter - Edwards Lifesciences Critical Care Nephrology Alliance Accura/Aquarius
Bev Ryan, RN
Device demonstrations of features, setup, operation, monitoring and discontinuation
2:45-4:15 B23 Vascular Access/Membrane and Circuit 2
Eric AJ Hoste, MD
Oliver Joannes-Boyau, MD
Michael A. Kraus, MD
Case based discussion of various factors influencing circuit longevity, membrane function and troubleshooting for problems encountered
2:45-4:15 C24 Dialysis Dose Prescription and Delivery 2
William R. Clark, MD
Mark R. Marshall, MBChB, FRACP
Claudio Ronco, MD
Case based discussions of prescription of dose, modality choice and optimal dose delivery to match the therapy to the patients need
2:45-4:15 D25 Drug Management 2
Linda Awdishu, BSc Pharm
Thomas A. Golper, MD
Bruce A. Mueller, PharmD, FCCP
Case based discussion of practical aspects for drug prescription, delivery and management of drug interactions in CRRT
2:45-4:15 E26 CRRT Around the World
Emmanuel Burdmann, MD, PhD
Rajasekara Chakravarthi, MD, DNB (Nephrology)
Stefan Herget-Rosenthal, MD
Daxi Ji, MD
Vijay Kher, MD
Illustrative cases demonstrating applications of CRRT in various settings. Application of CRRT in developing countries
2:45-4:15 F27 Extracorporeal Techniques for Sepsis 2
Patrick M. HonorŽ, MD
John A. Kellum, MD, FACP, FCCM, FCCP
Mehran Monchi, MD
Technical considerations and practical application of extracorporeal support techniques for sepsis. Results of human studies for use of high permeability membranes, HVHF, VHVHF and hybrid techniques for sepsis
2:45-4:15 G28 Advances in Technology
This workshop highlights the current and future advances in technology for extra corporeal support. Available equipment and components from different providers will be compared. This workshop provides a glimpse of all the key equipment and products available for CRRT in one session
4:30-7:00 OPENING SESSION
4:30 -4:35 Opening Remarks
Ravindra L. Mehta, MBBS, MD, FACP
Plenary 1 MINI-SYMPOSIA
Organ Dysfunction in the Critically Ill Patient:
Emerging Concepts for Organ Preservation
4:30-7:00PM Co-chair: Noel Gibney, MD
4:35- 4:55 pm The Host Response to Infection
William L. Macias, MD, PhD
4:55-5:15 Abdominal Compartment Syndrome: Recognition and Management
Patrick M. HonorŽ, MD
5:15-5:35 Acute Lung injury and ARDS: Pathophysiology and predictors of outcome
Boyd Taylor Thompson, MD
5:35- 5:55 Vascular Brain Injury: Pathophysiology and Treatment Strategies
Brett C Meyer, MD
5:55- 6:15 Liver Dysfunction in the Critically Ill
Rajiv Jalan, MD, PhD
6:15-6:45 Key Note Address: Pathophysiology of AKI
Bruce A. Molitoris, MD
6:45-7:00 Panel Discussion
7:00-8:30 pm Welcome Reception and Poster Viewing and Exhibits Open

Friday Morning, March 3


6:30am-4:00pm Registration
7:25-7:30 Announcements
Ravindra L. Mehta, MBBS, MD, FACP
Plenary 2 MINI-SYMPOSIA
Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) What's New?
7:30-9:45 Co-chair: William L. Macias, MD, PhD
Co-chair: Claudio Ronco, MD
7:30-7:50 Sepsis and the Kidney
Bruce A. Molitoris, MD
7:50-8:05 Terminology, definitions, classification and grading: The AKIN Project
Ravindra L. Mehta, MBBS, MD, FACP
8:05-8:20 Predicting Outcomes in AKI: The RIFLE Classification System
Eric AJ Hoste, MD
8:20-8:35 Techniques for early detection of AKI
Stefan Herget-Rosenthal, MD
8:35-8:50 Cardiorenal Syndrome
J. Thomas Heywood, MD
8:50-9:05 Kidney Dysfunction in Liver Disease
Tarek Hassanein, MD
9:05-9:20 Pediatric Acute Kidney Injury: From Insult to Treatment.
Stuart L. Goldstein, MD
9:20-9:45 Crush Injury and AKI in Natural Disasters: Lessons learned and applied
Raymond C. Vanholder, MD PhD
9:45-10:00 Panel Discussion
10:00-10:15 Coffee Break
Plenary 3 MINI-SYMPOSIA
Controversies in Management of the Critically Ill Patient: Can We Modulate the Response to injury?
10:15-12:30 Co-chair: Patrick M. HonorŽ, MD
Co-chair: Bruce A. Molitoris, MD
10:15-10:30 Endothelial Dysfunction in MODS
William L. Macias, MD, PhD
10:30-10:45 From the Jaws of Death: HVHF For Out of Hospital Cardiac Arrest
Mehran Monchi, MD
10:45-11:00 Immunomodulation with hemofiltration: Lessons from Sepsis
Claudio Ronco, MD
11:00-11:15 Protecting the lung: What works?
Boyd Taylor Thompson, MD
11:15-11:30 Unwitting Immunomodulation
John A. Kellum, MD, FACP, FCCM, FCCP
11:30-11:45 Albumin dialysis: does it support the liver?
Rajiv Jalan, MD, PhD
11:45-12:15 Adjunctive Therapy for sepsis: can we change outcomes?
John A. Kellum, MD, FACP, FCCM, FCCP
12:15-12:30 Panel Discussion
12:30-1:30 Lunch Hosted by Conference
SPECIAl LUNCHTIME SYMPOSIUM
Dialysis Treatment of Acute Renal Failure
Dialysis Opinion Symposium
This symposium will present and discuss the results of a worldwide opinion survey conducted at nephrology and intensive care meetings during 2005 and including responses from 5,000 nephrology and intensive care professionals.
Claudio Ronco, John Kellum, Ingrid Ledebo
William Clark, Ravindra Mehta


(lunch will be served)

Friday Afternoon, March 3


Session II: Emerging Concepts in ARF and CRRT

1:30-3:00 Concurrent Workshops and Nursing and Allied Personnel Sessions
Simultaneous Session for Nursing and Allied Personnel
MINI-SYMPOSIA
Contemporary Topics in Nursing Care
1:30-3:00 Co-chair: Richard Amerling, MD
Co-chair: Linda Awdishu, BSc Pharm
1:30-1:50 Infection Control
Maria T Pascual, RN BSN MPH
1:50-2:10 Challenges in End of Life Care
Boyd Taylor Thompson, MD
2:10-2:30 Critical Care Pharmacology: What's new ?
Bruce A. Mueller, PharmD, FCCP
2:30-2:50 Special Interest Groups: Will they improve care?
Rhonda K. Martin, RN, MS, MLT(ASCP)
2:50-3:00 Panel Discussion
Workshop Group 5
1:30-3:00
1:30-3:00 A29 CRRT Systems II - I. Rena Med Biologics
Rick DaSilva, RN
1:30-3:00 A29 II. NxStage Therapy System
Barbara Reeder
Device demonstrations of features, setup, operation, monitoring and discontinuation
1:30-3:00 B30 Anticoagulation 2: Special Techniques Citrate
Kevin W. Finkel, MD, FACP, FASN
Noel Gibney, MD
Mehran Monchi, MD
David M. Ward, MD, FRCP
Comparison of various techniques for regional citrate anticoagulation including requirements, setup, monitoring and results
1:30-3:00 C31 Fluid Management 2
Ravindra L. Mehta, MBBS, MD, FACP
Case based discussion of application of techniques for fluid regulation in CRRT
1:30-3:00 D32 Organizational Aspects of CRRT Programs 2: Development and Implementation
Thomas A. Golper, MD
Michael A. Kraus, MD
Karen E. Schardin, BSN, RN, CNN
Case studies of proven techniques for growing and enhancing a CRRT program. Multidisciplinary teams, collaborative precatice, Finanical modelsand other strategies for succsess
1:30-3:00 E33 Plasma Exchange Therapy and Hybrid Techniques 2
Andre A. Kaplan, MD
Claudio Ronco, MD
Case based discussion of practical application of plasma exchange, sorbent based and hybrid therapies for extracorporeal support.
1:30-3:00 F34 Heart Failure and Cardio-renal Syndrome 2
Jorge Cerda, MD, FACP, FASN
Emil P. Paganini, MD, FACP, FRCP
Technical considerations, practical application and results of different methods to treat heart failure and cardio-renal syndrome
1:30-3:00 G35 Hot Topics in Pediatric CRRT
Timothy E. Bunchman, MD
Joseph V. DiCarlo, MD
Stuart L. Goldstein, MD
News from the ppCRRT, CRRT in the Newborn: the State of the Art, Is Microdialysis the Key to Understanding MODS at the Level of the Cellular Interstitium?, Zero-balance Ultrafiltration in Blood-Primed CRRT Circuits
ORAL ABSTRACTS
1:30-3:00 Co-chair: Emmanuel Burdmann, MD, PhD
Co-chair: Vijay Kher, MD