Acute Kidney Injury Conference LogoAcute Kidney Injury Conference
April 16, 2010
The Westin Edmonton, Edmonton, Alberta
Email: AKI@buksa.com

 

 

 

 

 

Program

Please see our draft program below. Please note that this program is subject to change.

Friday, April 16, 2010

0700 - 0800 Breakfast and registration
0800 - 0810 Opening Remarks and Welcome
0810 - 0850 KEYNOTE:
The Emerging Landscape of Critical Care Nephrology
Rinaldo Bellomo, Melbourne University
0850 - 1000

PLENARY PANEL #1: Acute Kidney Injury
Moderators: Curtis Johnston and Sean M Bagshaw
Definition and Epidemiology
Ravindra Mehta, University of California

Diagnosis using Novel Biomarkers
Prasad Devarajan, University of Cincinnati

Management and Interventions
Noel Gibney, University of Alberta


1000 - 1020 Break and poster viewing
1020 - 1050

DEBATE
Moderator: Noel Gibney
Fluid Management in AKI: “Fill and Spill” or “Squeeze and Diurese?”
Rinaldo Bellomo vs. Ravindra Mehta

1050 - 1210 TRACK #1: Syndromes of Acute Kidney Injury
Moderators: Ravindra Mehta and Prasad Devarajan
Pediatric Acute Kidney Injury
Michael Zappitelli, McGill University

Severe Sepsis/Septic Shock
Rinaldo Bellomo, Melbourne University

Crush Injury and Rhabdomyolysis (Mass Casualty)
Geoffrey Sheinfeld, University of Maryland

Cardio-Renal Syndrome
Sean Bagshaw, University of Alberta

TRACK # 2: Principles of Renal Support
Moderators: Noel Gibney and Samantha Taylor
Renal Support physiology
Adam Romanovsky, University of Alberta

Transitioning Modalities of Renal Support
Neesh Pannu, University of Alberta

Methods of Anticoagulation
Noel Gibney, University of Alberta

Patient Safety During Renal Support
Samantha Taylor, University of Alberta

1210 - 1310

Lunch and Poster Viewing

1310 - 1340

DEBATE
Moderator: Sean M Bagshaw
Renal Support in the Hemodynamically Unstable Patient: Continuous or Prolonged Intermittent?
Rinaldo Bellomo vs. Ravindra Mehta

1340 - 1500

TRACK # 1: Advanced Renal Support in Critical Illness
Moderators: Ravindra Mehta and Adam Romanovsky
Hemofiltration in Sepsis
Rinaldo Bellomo, Melbourne University

Hepato-Renal Syndrome/Extracorporeal Liver Support
Constantine Karvellas, University of Alberta

Support for Pediatric TAMOF Syndrome
Michael Zappitelli, McGill University

Renal Support in Brain Injury
Curtis Johnston, University of Alberta

TRACK # 2: Principles of Renal Support II
Moderators: Curtis Johnston and Samantha Taylor
Management of Intra-Dialytic Hypotension
Curtis Johnston, University of Alberta

Fluid Management
Adam Romanovsky, University of Alberta

Trouble-Shooting Scenarios
Samantha Taylor, University of Alberta

1500 - 1520

Break and Poster Viewing

1520 - 1630

PLENARY PANEL # 2: Renal Support in Critical Illness
Moderators: Rinaldo Bellomo and Michael Zappitelli
Renal Support Dose Intensity
Rinaldo Bellomo, Melbourne University

Antimicrobial Dosing during Renal Support
Sean Bagshaw, University of Alberta

Timing of Initiation of Renal Support
Sean Bagshaw, University of Alberta

1630 - 1645 Closing Remarks
1645 - 1830 Reception

 

 

 


Acute Kidney Injury Conference 2010
c/o BUKSA Strategic Conference Services
Suite 307, 10328 - 81 Avenue NW, Edmonton, AB T6E 1X2
Phone: (780) 436-0983 x229 Fax: (780) 437-5984 Email:AKI@buksa.com