Description
ICU Management of HRS/AKI and Multiorgan Failure in Patients 2024 The content of this activity has been peer reviewed and has been approved for compliance. The faculty and contributors have indicated the following financial relationships, which have been mitigated through an established conflict-of-interest resolution process and have stated that these reported relationships will not have any impact on their ability to provide unbiased content.
Learning Objectives
- Describe the different etiologies of acute kidney injury (AKI) arising in cirrhosis and how they impact treatment and outcomes
- Apply guideline-recommended vasoconstrictor therapy for patients who meet diagnostic criteria for hepatorenal syndrome/AKI
- Discuss the comprehensive management of patients with severe multiorgan disease (acute-on-chronic liver failure grade 3) in the ICU and the implications for liver transplant
Target Audience
This continuing education activity is intended to meet the needs of all practitioners who care for critically ill patients, including:
- Advanced practice nurses
- Anesthesiologists
- Clinical nurse specialists
- Critical care educators
- In-training professionals
- Nurses, adult and pediatric
- Pharmacists
- Physicians
- Physician assistants
- Research scientists
- Other critical care practitioners
Type of Activity
This self-directed activity includes elements that increase knowledge, application and practice for the multiprofessional team members.
This program is supported by an education grant from Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals.
Competencies
The Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM) supports recommendations that will promote lifelong learning through continuing education. SCCM promotes activities that encourage the highest quality in education that will enhance knowledge, competence, or performance in critical care practice. This activity will meet the following competencies:
- Quality improvement and patient safety
- Patient- and family-centered care
- Clinical knowledge
- Communication
- Multiprofessionalism and teamwor
