ICU Management of HRS/AKI and Multiorgan Failure in Patients 2024

• 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

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

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.

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