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

Continuing Education
Accredited continuing education (ACE) release date: March 25, 2024
SCCM Product Code: SWEB24A
ACE expiration date: February 1, 2025
Estimated time for activity completion: 1 hours
Software/Hardware and Internet Requirements
Windows
Mac
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 teamwork