Blog: IFAD 2023

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Prioritization of fluid and nutrition management

Prioritization of fluid and nutrition management

Intravenous (IV) fluid therapy plays a fundamental role in the management of hospitalized patients and correct use of IV fluids can be lifesaving. Parenteral nutrition (PN) solutions and additives also give clinicians many opportunities to meet diverse patient needs.

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Fluid Stewardship Perspectives and Practice Satellite Symposium

Fluid Stewardship Perspectives and Practice Satellite Symposium

IV fluid administration is one of the most common interventions in acute care, but it can be frequently mismanaged, thus we support ongoing education related to fluid stewardship, join us for a session on fluid stewardship

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Evidence based personalized fluid decisions

Evidence based personalized fluid decisions

More than 80% of hospitalized patients receive IV fluids. However, 1 in 5 patients may suffer complications or morbidity due to inappropriate administration of IV fluids.

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2nd Workshop on sepsis and fluid stewardship

2nd Workshop on sepsis and fluid stewardship

Despite the request from the WHO many countries do not have a national sepsis plan. Fluid prescribing has been shown to be associated with significant morbidity and mortality and many patients who receive intravenous fluids suffer iatrogenic harm. Now is time to do better!

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6th CACU (Critical and Acute Care Ultrasound) Course during IFAD

6th CACU (Critical and Acute Care Ultrasound) Course during IFAD

Overview and objectives: The course will start by refreshing core topics in point of care ultrasound of the heart, lung and abdomen. Then we will quickly move towards hands-on sessions to put this in practice. The CACU programme is innovative to meet the needs of beginners and advanced practitioners. The CACU course offers a fantastic opportunity to meet and greet expert sonographers in a small interactive group. You will have a true VIP experience on the front seat where you will be able to improve your skills during the hands-on sessions and to test your knowledge during the interactive cases with voting.

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2nd Acid-Base Masterclass during IFAD

2nd Acid-Base Masterclass during IFAD

Learning objective:

  • Become a better bedside doctor
  • Never be surprised by your patient’s blood gas ever again
  • Meet world-renown experts in the field
  • Truly master acid-base at the bedside
  • Supported by many interactive clinical cases
  • Bicarbonate Rules, Base Excess, Stewart, Mixed approaches

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4th BEACH Course (BElgian Annual eCmo Hands-on)

4th BEACH Course (BElgian Annual eCmo Hands-on)

Learning objective: Theoretical concepts, basic physiology and pathophysiology, cardiac and respiratory support and monitoring, alarm settings and monitoring, role of cardiac ultrasound during ECMO, newest technologies, circuits and devices, practical hands-on sessions and simulations.

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3rd HemoSim Hemodynamic Clinical Case Simulation Workshop

3rd HemoSim Hemodynamic Clinical Case Simulation Workshop

A full-day workshop chaired by Joris Lemson. Blog post written by Matt Morgan (@Matrix_Mania).

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Blog: IFAD 2020

Welcome to the IFA blog! Our blog will give us a unique opportunity to share news, updates and conference content, while also offering a place for us to interact with our community. If you’re wondering what you can expect from the content you find on our blog, and how the information here differs from the information you may find on our website, read on.

Unlocking the potential for improved outcomes in IV fluid management

Unlocking the potential for improved outcomes in IV fluid management

Fluid administration and management are one of the fundamental practices of intensive care. The principles of good fluid practice are built upon the foundations of a firm understanding of the underlying pathophysiological process. Read this blog by our Diamond sponsor.

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What is Cardiac Cycle Efficiency and what is its clinical value?

What is Cardiac Cycle Efficiency and what is its clinical value?

Cardiac Cycle Efficiency (CCE) is a unique hemodynamic variable exclusive to MostCare Up. CCE provides a global assessment of total cardiovascular performance, measured in terms of energy expenditure.

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Assessing immunological abnormalities in COVID-19 disease may inform patient care

Assessing immunological abnormalities in COVID-19 disease may inform patient care

A growing list of publications indicate that the assessment of lymphocyte subset counts may provide prognostic information for COVID-19 disease severity and convalescence when considered in conjunction with other clinical information.

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Advantages of individualised hemodynamic management

Advantages of individualised hemodynamic management

Advantage Hemodynamic parameters like cardiac output and its determinants can be useful for optimising individual goal-directed therapy. Read this blog by our Golden Sponsor

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Blog: IFAD 2021

Welcome to the IFA blog! Our blog will give us a unique opportunity to share news, updates and conference content, while also offering a place for us to interact with our community. If you’re wondering what you can expect from the content you find on our blog, and how the information here differs from the information you may find on our website, read on.

The three pillars of hemodynamic management

The three pillars of hemodynamic management

Each product in the portfolio is designed with the patient at the centre of our design process. For example, we select the most appropriate materials in our Leadercath arterial catheter range to ensure accurate signal quality during the life of the catheter.

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