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Conference Information
IMPORTANT CONFERENCE
DATES
| Online Registration |
Opens in October |
| Deadline for receipt
of abstracts |
December
3, 2010 |
| Notification of Abstract Acceptance |
January 3, 2011 |
| Postmark deadline for early bird registration |
December 15, 2010 |
| Hotel Reservation Deadline |
January 28, 2011 |
| On-site Registration Fees Begin |
February 16, 2011 |
| Poster Mounting and Viewing |
February 22, 2011 |
| Conference and Workshop Sessions |
February 22 - February 25, 2011 |
| Elective Workshops |
February 22 & 25, 2011 |
CONFERENCE DATES AND LOCATION
The inclusive dates for all scientific sessions of the SIXTEENTH
INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON RENAL REPLACEMENT THERAPIES (CRRT 2011)
are February 22 - February 25, 2011. There will be elective workshops held on
Tuesday, February 22 & Friday, February 25, 2011. The Conference will
be held at the all new Hilton San Diego Bayfront, 1 Park Blvd., San Diego, California. Tel:
1-800-HILTONS. Please visit the Hotel
Information page for the Hilton's reservations link and more information about
the hotel. Group reservations of 5 or more hotel rooms need to contact the conference
administration directly at 1-858-272-1018.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
All participants must register and pay the appropriate fee. Conference registrants will have
access to all scientific sessions and poster sessions. The registration fee includes general
sessions, conference workshops, CME accreditation, conference syllabus, continental breakfasts
on Thursday and Friday, coffee breaks, receptions on Tuesday and Wednesday and lunches on
Wednesday and Thursday. Registration will begin on the evening of Monday, February 21, 2011.
Poster Viewing will begin on Tuesday evening February 22, 2011. For additional registration times see the program.
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Early Bird Reg
On or before Dec. 15, 2010 |
Pre-registration
December 16, 2010 - February 15, 2011 |
February 16 - Feb. 25, 2011
On-Site
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| Physicians / Other |
$645 |
$710 |
$775 |
| Physicians In Training (*Fellow, *Residents) |
$460 |
$530 |
$590 |
| Nurses |
$460 |
$530 |
$590 |
| Allied Personnel (Dieticians, Pharmacists) |
$460 |
$530 |
$590 |
| Industry Professional |
$645 |
$710 |
$775 |
*Letter of verification from Department Head required.
Conference Registration Fee Includes: Access to all general sessions (Wednesday-Friday),
workshop lectures (Wednesday-Thursday), Exhibit Area, Welcome Reception & Poster
Session (Tuesday), Exhibit Reception (Wednesday), two lunches (Wednesday/Thursday)
and all conference breaks. Conference Registration Fee does not include
Elective Workshops on Tuesday or Friday.
GUEST FEE -$185-
Includes: Access to Exhibit Area, Welcome Reception (Tuesday), Exhibit Reception
(Wednesday) and two Lunches (Wednesday and Thursday). Guests are not admitted
to the General Sessions or Workshops.
PRE-CONFERENCE AKI WORKSHOP
Tuesday - Full Day Workshop - $250*
(limited enrollment)
Tuesday, February 22, 8:00am-6:00pm (includes 12:45 lunch, AM & PM breaks)
Changing Paradigms in Acute Kidney Injury: From Mechanisms to Management
Acute Kidney Injury is a rapidly evolving area where several advances have been
made in understanding the mechanisms and pathways of AKI and its effects on
other organs. Recent identification of biomarkers has provided new tools and
techniques to characterize this disorder, This pre-course workshop will provide
a comprehensive review of the most recent developments in the field and describe
emerging knowledge from basic and translational research. Results from clinical
trials will be discussed to define the best strategies for effective management
of patients and define the criteria for future studies.
*CRRT Conference Registration NOT Required for this
workshop. A $50 discount will be given to attendees that register for the CRRT
Conference. To receive the discount you must sign up for this workshop at the
same time you register for the conference (valid for full price registrations
only.)
Registration will be available online in October and on-site starting Monday,
February 21 from 5:00-8:00pm
ELECTIVE WORKSHOPS
A variety of elective workshops are available and will have limited enrollment
to maximize opportunity for each participant. These workshops are a unique
opportunity to acquire or refresh skills with different CRRT techniques and
equipment. Workshops will take place on Tuesday, February 22 & Friday, February
25, 2011.
Tuesday - Full Day Elective Workshop - $175
(limited enrollment)
Tuesday, February 22, 8:00am-5:15pm (includes 12:45 lunch, AM & PM breaks)
HW1: Fundamentals of CRRT
This workshop offers an introduction to CRRT techniques and is developed to
provide a core set of information on the principles and practice of CRRT. The
operating characteristics of CRRT techniques for solute and fluid management,
drug management will be discussed along with the potential applications of these
techniques. Requirements for developing a successful CRRT program and selecting
machines will also be described.
Tuesday - Half Day Hands-On Workshop - $105
(limited enrollment - runs concurrently with HW1)
Tuesday, February 22, 8:00am-12:45pm (includes AM break & 12:45 lunch)
HW2: Gambro Hands-On Physician’s Workshop: Practical CRRT - The Nuts
and Bolts
Synopsis: This workshop is designed for nurses who support CCRT therapy and
will offer a practical and systematic approach to managing patients on CRRT.
The workshop will include patient case studies, order set review, P.A.C.E. methodology
and hands on Prismaflex Circuit management.
Friday - Post-Conference Elective Workshops
- $105 each
(limited enrollment)
Friday, February 25, 2:00pm-5:30pm (includes 1:00pm lunch & PM break )
HW3: How to Deliver CRRT to Pediatric Patients, from Neonates to Adolescents
This workshop will focus upon the practical aspects of care including clinical
program development, discussion of various models of ICU and Nephrology medical
nursing care and hands on machine setup and operation.
HW4: Hemodynamic Monitoring and Use of Drugs
Critically ill Patients require frequent assessments and monitoring of hemodynamic
and respiratory parameters to optimize stability and guide ventilator support.
Several techniques are now available and utilized to manage patients including
devices to assess the microcirculation, volume responsiveness and cardiac performance.
This workshop will cover the principles and strategies for hemodynamic and microcirculatory
monitoring in critically ill patients.
HW5: Essentials for Developing, Nurturing and Growing a CRRT Program
Successful
CRRT programs require careful planning, nurturing and ongoing monitoring for
growth and effectiveness.. This workshop will cover the key elements for building
and enhancing a program. Topics to be covered include developing a multidisciplinary
team, creating tool kits for training, assessments and monitoring effectiveness
of the program, dealing with administration, financial considerations and strategies
for program growth. TRAVEL AND REGISTRATION AWARDS
FOR FELLOWS IN TRAINING
Generous awards are made possible by support from NxStage, Baxter Healthcare
and Fresenius, and further supported by the International Society of
Nephrology AKI Committee.
Fellows in an accredited training program who submit a poster abstract to be
presented at the CRRT Conference are eligible to apply for Registration and
Travel Awards for the conference. Awards will be based on the quality and relevance
of the research as judged by the abstract review committee. Awards will be provided
based on availability of funds.
more information
FOCUS GROUP LUNCHEON presented by Gambro
Wednesday, February 23, 2011, 11:45am-1:15pm
Details will be posted soon.
LEARNER OBJECTIVES
The CRRT conference is designed to provide an up-to-date review of the latest
developments and research in the field of ICU medicine, acute kidney injury
and CRRT. The conference is structured to promote multidisciplinary interaction
among specialists in nephrology, critical care, nursing support personnel and
industry involved in the care of the critically ill patient. A combination of
invited lectures, lively debates, panel discussions, interactive workshops,
oral and poster presentations will be utilized for CME credits.
At the end of this conference attendees should be able to:
1. Discuss the pathophysiology of critical illness and acute kidney injury
2. Describe the principles and practice of CRRT techniques and their application
3. Recognize key features for fluid management, hemodynamic monitoring and resuscitation
for critically ill patients
4. Obtain hands on experience with different CRRT machines
ACCREDITATION
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential
Areas and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education
through the joint sponsorship of the University of California, San Diego School
of Medicine and CRRT, Inc. The University of California, San Diego School of
Medicine is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education
for physicians.
The University of California, San Diego School of Medicine designates this educational
activity for a maximum of TBA AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.
Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation
in the activity.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: CME credits do not apply to specific "Industry
Workshops" and some Elective Workshops.
NEEDS ASSESSMENT
The needs assessment for the CRRT Conference is for the impact of new knowledge,
increased competence, improved performance, new trends and technologies. The
needs are based on expect faculty opinion, literature review, new medical knowledge
and prior activity feedback.
TARGET AUDIENCE
The CRRT target audience includes: MD/DOs, NP/PA/Nurses, Dieticians, Industry,
Pharmacists, Residents and Fellows. Specialties include: Anesthesiology, Cellular
& Molecular Medicine, Critical Care, Emergency Medicine, Family & Preventative
Medicine, Geriatrics, and Internal Medicine.
Cultural and Linguistic Competency
This activity is in compliance with California Assembly Bill 1195 which requires
continuing medical education activities with patient care components to include
curriculum in the subjects of cultural and linguistic competency. Cultural competency
is defined as a set of integrated attitudes, knowledge, and skills that enables
health care professionals or organizations to care effectively for patients
from diverse cultures, groups, and communities. Linguistic competency is defined
as the ability of a physician or surgeon to provide patients who do not speak
English or who have limited ability to speak English, direct communication in
the patient’s primary language. Cultural and linguistic competency was incorporated
into the planning of this activity. Additional resources on cultural and linguistic
competency and information about AB1195 can be found on the UCSD CME website
at http://cme.ucsd.edu.
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
Poster Review and Reception
Tuesday, February 22, 2011 6:00pm-7:30pm
All attendees are invited to review the CRRT poster presentations
including fellows in training and meet the presenters and faculty.
This is a great opportunity to pick-up credentials, register on-site,
organize your workshops and prepare for the upcoming CRRT meeting.
Exhibit Reception and Poster Session
Wednesay, February 23, 2011 6:15pm-7:30pm
Meet and interact with the CRRT poster
presenters while you review the latest in equipment and products in the exhibit
area. This is a great opportunity to network and meet your colleagues.
TOURS
San Diego Trolley Car Tour
Adult $35 Child $14
Wednesday, February 23, 2011 9:30am-11:30am
Come along with San Diego's best tour conductors as they combine
colorful anecdotes, humorous stories and well researched historical
information into a fast moving two hour narrative that's both entertaining
and educational. See and Visit... Old Town State Park, Seaport
Village, Horton Plaza, Coronado Island, San Diego Zoo, Gaslamp Quarter,
San Diego Museum of Art, Natural History Museum, Aerospace Museum,
Lindbergh Field, Balboa Park, Star of India, Whaley House... and much, much more!
All tours are based on availability and subject to change.
CANCELLATION POLICY
If your registration must be cancelled, your fee, less $100 U.S. for administrative
costs, will be refunded upon your written request. No refunds will be made after
January 22, 2011. Allow 6-8 weeks for refund.
CONFERENCE OFFICE/INFORMATION
RES Seminars
4425 Cass Street, Suite A
San Diego, CA 92109
Email: res@crrtonline.com
Tel: 858-272-1018
Fax: 858-272-7687
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