Blog: IFAD 2023
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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.
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
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.
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!
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.
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
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.
3rd HemoSim Hemodynamic Clinical Case Simulation Workshop
A full-day workshop chaired by Joris Lemson. Blog post written by Matt Morgan (@Matrix_Mania).