Dear Colleague - CRRT Online

Dear Colleague, 

I would like to invite you to join us for the upcoming 17th International Conference on 

Continuous Renal Replacement Therapies. 

The CRRT Conference continues to provide a comprehensive coverage of the rapidly developing 

field of Critical Care Nephrology and CRRT. It highlights the recent advances in our understanding 

of pathophysiology of critical illness, acute kidney injury, emerging strategies in the 

management of sepsis, multiorgan failure, development and use of biomarkers, technical advances in 

CRRT and the appropriate utilization of these techniques. 

This year's program presents exciting new developments and evidence for hemodynamic monitoring, 

fluid management, dialysis timing, and extracorporeal support for critically ill patients. A mix of 

invited lectures, pro-con debates, interactive workshops, tutorials, poster sessions and panel 

discussions are planned to continue the tradition of multidisciplinary interactions. 

Again this year we are offering a Pre-Conference AKI Workshop titled: “Changing Paradigms in 

Acute Kidney Injury: From Mechanism to Management”. The workshop will provide a comprehensive 

review of the most recent developments in the field. Topics include, mechanisms, pathways 

of AKI and its effects on other organs, biomarkers and their applications and the findings from the 

recent clinical trials. We hope that this course will provide participants an opportunity to interact 

with experts in the field and emerge with a better understanding of this rapidly evolving area. 

2012 Conference Topic Highlights: 

• Organ Dysfunction in the Critically Ill Patient 

Emerging Concepts in Organ Cross-talk, Sepsis, Microcirculation &Oxidative Stress, Infections 

• Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) 

Pathophysiology, Microcirculation, Mechanisms of Injury and Repair, Biomarkers Targets for 

Early Intervention, Cardiorenal and Hepatorenal Syndrome, Long Term Outcomes 

• Controversies in Management of the Critically Ill Patient 

Fluid Management, Augmented Renal Clearance, Risk Stratification, Non-Invasive 

Monitoring, Blood gas and Electrolyte Disorders, End-Of Life Care 

• Challenges and Controversies in Renal Support & CRRT 

When to Start and Stop, What Dose of Dialysis, Fluid Management, Type of Anticoagulant, 

Pharmacokinetics of Antimicrobials, Nutritional Support, Quality Measures, New 

Techniques, Acid Base Problems, Intradialytic Hypotension 

• Biomarkers for Management of Critically Ill Patients 

Risk Stratification, Surveillance, Diagnosis, Targeted Intervention and Prognosis 

• Special Sessions for Nurses and Allied Personnel 

Competency Assessment, Ethical Dilemmas and End of Life Care 

• Special Pre and Post Conference Workshops 

Fundamentals of CRRT, Emerging Research in AKI, Hands On training for CRRT Devices, 

Organization of CRRT Programs, Pediatric Hands-On Workshop, Hemodynamic 

Monitoring, Ultrasound and Vascular Access Placement 

As always, we hope to provide the right environment to foster learning and mutually beneficial 

communications and collaborations. We hope that you will join us to share your knowledge and 

experience as it is through multidisciplinary interactions that we will gain a better understanding of 

critical illness and it is only through our collective efforts that we will improve the lives of our patients. 

We look forward to welcoming you to San Diego for the seventeenth time. 

Ravindra L Mehta, MBBS MD DM FACP FRCP(UK) 

Chairman, Organizing Committee

SEVENTEENTH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON 

CONTINUOUS RENAL REPLACEMENT THERAPIES 

USA 

Steven R. Alexander, MD 

Linda Awdishu, PharmD 

Joseph V. Bonventre, MD, PhD 

Timothy E. Bunchman, MD 

Jorge Cerda, MD, FACP, FASN 

William R. Clark, MD 

Stuart Goldstein, MD 

Thomas A. Golper, MD 

Andre A. Kaplan, MD 

John Kellum, MD 

Eileen Lischer, MA BSN RN CNN 

William L. Macias, MD, PhD 

Bruce Mueller, PharmD, FCCP 

Emil P. Paganini, MD, FACP, FRCP 

David M. Ward, MD, FRCP 

SOUTH AMERICA 

Emmanuel Burdmann, MD, PhD 

Raul Lombardi, MD 

CANADA 

Noel Gibney, MD 

Martine Leblanc, MD, FRCPC 

Ronald Wald, MD 

CRRT 2012 

Endorsed by 

The International Society of Nephrology 

Acute Kidney Injury Network 

ORGANIZING COMMITTEE 

CHAIRMAN 

Ravindra L. Mehta, MBBS MD DM FACP FRCP(UK) 

EUROPE 

Bernard Jean-Marie Canaud, MD 

Andrew Davenport, MD, FRCP 

Patrick Honore, MD 

Claudio Ronco, MD 

Miet Schetz, MD, PhD 

Raymond Vanholder, MD, PhD 

JAPAN 

Tadao Akizawa, MD 

Hiroyuki Hirasawa, MD, PhD 

Kazo Kaizu, MD 

Eisei Noiri, MD, PhD 

INDIA 

Vijay Kher, MD, DM, FAMS, FISN, FIMSA 

Rajasekara Chakravarthi, MD, DNB 

AUSTRALIA 

Ian Baldwin, RN, MN, ACCCN 

Rinaldo Bellomo, MD, FRACP 

CHINA 

Zhi Hong Liu, MD 

Li Yang, MD 

IMPORTANT CONFERENCE DATES 

Abstract Submission (see page 7) 

Currently Open 

Online Registration Begins November 1, 2011 

Deadline for Receipt of Abstracts (see page 7) December 12, 2011 

Notification of Abstract Acceptance January 2, 2012 

Postmark/Online Deadline for Early Bird Registration January 6, 2012 

Hotel Reservation Deadline January 23, 2012 

On-site Registration Fees Begin February 10, 2012 

Poster Mounting and Viewing February 14, 2012 

Conference and Standard Workshop Sessions February 14 - 17 2012 

Pre-Conference AKI Workshop - PW1 (see page 4) February 14, 2012 

Elective Workshops February 14 and 17, 2012 

Tuesday - HW1& HW2 (see page 4) February 14, 2012 

Friday - HW3, HW4, HW5 & HW6 (see page 4) February 17, 2012 

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Eric Adler, MD 

University of California, San Diego 

San Diego, CA USA 

Anupam Agarwal, MD DM 

Univ of Alabama 

Birmingham AL USA 

Steven R. Alexander, MD 

Stanford University Medical Center 

Stanford, CA USA 

Amelia Allsteadt, BSN RN CNN 

Texas Childrens Hospital 

Richmond, TX USA 

Luis Alvarez, MD 

Stanford University Medical Center 

Palo Alto, CA USA 

David Askenazi, MD 

Children's Hospital 

Birmingham, AL USA 

Saima Aslam, MD 



Linda Awdishu, MD 



Sean M Bagshaw, MD MSc FRCPC 

University of Alberta 

Edmonton, CANADA 

Josee Bouchard, MD 

University of Montreal 

Montreal, Quebec CANADA 

Cheryl Baker, BSN RN 

Texas Children's Hospital 

Houston, TX USA 

Peter Brindley, MD 

Alberta Health Services 

Alberta, CANADA 

Roland Blantz, MD 



Emmanuel Burdmann, MD PhD 

University of São Paulo 

São Paulo BRAZIL 

Jorge Cerda, MD FACP FASN 

Albany Medical College & Capital District Renal Physicians 

Albany, NY USA 

Lakhmir S. Chawla, MD 

George Washington University Medical Center 

Washington DC USA 

William R. Clark, MD 

Indiana University School of Medicine 

Indianapolis, IN USA 

Raul Coimbra, MD 



Rolando Claure, MD 

UCSD Medical Center 


Maureen Craig, MSN RN CNN CCNS 

University of California Davis 

Sacramento, CA USA 

Dinna Cruz, MD, MPH 

San Bortolo Hospital 

Vicenza, VI ITALY 

Helen Currier, BSN RN CNN 

Texas Children's Hospital 

Houston, TX USA 

Andrew Davenport, MD FRCP 

Royal Free Hospital 

London, ENGLAND (UK) 

Daniel DeBacker, MD 

Erasme University Hospital 

Brussells, Belgium 

Joseph DiCarlo, MD 

University of Southern California 

Los Angeles, CA USA 

Zheng Dong, MD 

Medical College of Georgia 

Augusta, GA USA 

Zoltan Endre, MD 

Royal Brisbane Hospital 

Brisbane AUSTRALIA 

PARTICIPATING FACULTY 

Geoffrey Fleming, MD 

Monroe Carell Jr Children's Hospital 

Nashville, TN USA 

James Fortenberry, MD 

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta 

Atlanta GA USA 

Michael J Germain, MD 

Bay State Health 

Springfield, MA USA 


University of Alberta 

Edmonton, AB CANADA 

Robert Gish, MD 



Stuart L. Goldstein, MD 

University of Cincinnati College of Medicine 

Cincinnati, OH USA 

Thomas A. Golper, MD 

Vanderbilt University Medical Center 

Nashville, TN USA 

Patricia Graham, MS RN CCRN CS 



Hiroyuki Hirasawa, MD 

Chiba University Graduate School of Medicine 

Chiba JAPAN 

Benjamin D. Humphreys, MD PhD 

Brigham and Women's Hospital 

Boston, MA USA 

Patrick M. Honoré, MD 

ICU Consultant 

Leuven, BELGIUM 

Can Ince, PhD 

University of Amsterdam 

Amsterdam, The NETHERLANDs 

Rajiv Jalan, MD, PhD 

University College London 

London, UK 

Oliver Joannes-Boyau, MD 

University Hospital of Bordeaux 

Pessac FRANCE 

Luis Juncos, MD 

University of Mississippi 

Jackson, MS USA 

Kazou Kaizu, MD 

Yokohama Chuo Hospital 

Yokohama Japan 

Kianoush Kashani, MD 

Mayo Clinic 

Rochester, MN USA 

John A. Kellum, MD 

University of Pittsburgh 

Pittsburgh, PA USA 

Andrew Lewington, MD 

Leeds Teaching Hospitals, NHS Trust 

Leeds UK 

Jeffrey Lipman, MD 

The University of Queensland School of Medicine 

Herston, QLD AUSTRALIA 

Eileen Lischer, MA BSN RN CNN 



Etienne Macedo, MD 

University of São Paulo 

São Paulo BRAZIL 

William Macias, MD, PhD 

Eli Lilly and Company 


Alan Maisel, MD 



Mark Marshall, MBChB, FRACP 

University of Auckland 

Auckland, NEW ZEALAND 

Martin Matejovic, MD PhD 

Charles University Medical School Plzen 

Plzen CZECH REPUBLIC 

Javier Maynar, MD 

Santiago Hospital 

Vitoria SPAIN 

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Peter McCullough, MD 

Providence Park Heart Institute 

Novi, MI USA 

Ravindra L. Mehta, MD FACP 



Bruce Molitoris, MD 

University of Indiana 


Bruce A. Mueller, PharmD FCCP 

University of Michigan, University Hospital 

Ann Arbor, MI USA 

Mark Okusa, MD 

University of Virginia 

Charlottesville, VA USA 

Emil P. Paganini, MD FACP FRCP 

Cleveland Clinic Foundation 

Chesterland, OH USA 

Didier Payen, MD 

Hôpital Lariboisière 

Paris FRANCE 

Peter Pickkers, MD 

Radboud University Nijmegen Medical Centre 

Nijmegen, The NETHERLANDS 

Hamid Rabb, MD 

Johns Hopkins University 

Baltimore, MD USA 


St. Bortolo Hospital 

Vicenza ITALY 

Mitchell H. Rosner, MD FACP 

University of Virginia Health System 

Charlottesville, VA USA 

Robert Safirstein, MD 

University of Arkansas 

Little Rock, AS USA 

Paul Sanders, MD 

University of Alabama at Birmingham 


Navparkash Sandhu, MD 



Robert W. Schrier, MD 

University of Colorado Denver 

Aurora, CO 

Miet Schetz, MD, PhD 

University Hospital Gasthuisberg 

Leuven BELGIUM 

Nick Selby, MD 

Royal Derby Hospital 

Derby, UK 

V Sivakumar MD DM DNB FISN 

Sri Venkateswara Institute of Medical Sciences 

Tirupati AP INDIA 

Andrew D. Shaw, MD FRCA FCCM 

Duke University 

Durham, NC USA 

Prabhleen Singh, MD 



Jordan Symons, MD 

Seattle Children's Hospital 

Seattle, WA USA 

Pam Taub, MD 



Ashita Tolwani, MD 



Henry E. Wang, MD, MS 



David Ward, MD 



Hector Wong MD, 

Cincinnati Children's Hospital 

Cincinnati, OH 

Michael Zappitelli, MD MSc. 

Montreal, CANADA 

Kurt Zinn, MD 



FACULTY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT 

It is the policy of the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine to ensure balance, independence, objectivity and scientific 

rigor. All persons involved in the selection, development and presentation of content are required to disclose any real or apparent conflicts 

of interest. All conflicts of interest will be resolved prior to an educational activity being delivered to learners through one of the following 

mechanisms 1) altering the financial relationship with the commercial interest, 2) altering the individual’s control over CME content 

about the products or services of the commercial interest, and/or 3) validating the activity content through independent peer review. All 

persons are also required to disclose any discussions of off label/unapproved uses of drugs or devices. Persons who refuse or fail to disclose 

will be disqualified from participating in the CME activity.

Visit the conference website for the most current program information, abstract 

submission, online registration and online hotel reservations. 

www.crrtonline.com 

CONFERENCE DATES AND LOCATION 

The inclusive dates for all scientific sessions of the SEVENTEENTH INTERNATIONAL 

CONFERENCE ON RENAL REPLACEMENT THERAPIES (CRRT 2012) are February 

14-17, 2012. There will be elective workshops held on Tuesday, February 14 & Friday, February 

17, 2012. The Conference will be held at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront, 1 Park Boulevard, San 

Diego, California, USA 92101, Tel: 1-619-564-3333, Fax: 1-619-564-3344. Online Reservations 

are available directly with the hotel. Please use the Hotel Reservations link on the conference 

website for reservations and more information about the hotel. Group reservations of 5 or more hotel 

rooms need to contact the conference administration directly at 858-272-1018. 

REGISTRATION INFORMATION 

Please visit our website to register (online registration required), worksheet provided on page 16. 

All participants must register and pay the appropriate fee. Fee includes access to all Plenary 

Sessions, Standard Workshops, Exhibit Area, Welcome Reception & Poster Sessions (Tue.), 

Exhibit Reception (Wed.), CME Accreditation, Conference Syllabus on digital media, Two 

Lunches (Wed. & Thur.), Continental Breakfasts (Thur. & Fri.) and all conference coffee breaks. 

Conference Registration Fee DOES NOT include Elective Workshops on Tue. or Fri. (see page 4 

for list). Poster Viewing will begin on Tuesday evening February 14, 2012. Registration will begin 

on the evening of Monday, February 13, 2012. For additional registration times see the program. 

REGISTRATION FEES Early Bird Pre-Registration On-Site Registration 

On or before Jan. 7, 2012 thru Feb. 10 thru 

Jan. 6, 2012 Feb. 9, 2012 Feb. 17, 2012 

Physicians/Other (MD, PhD, etc.) $ 675 $ 740 $ 795 

Nurses/Dieticians/ 

Pharmacists/Residents*/Fellows* $ 480 $ 550 $ 595 

*with letter of verification from department head 

Industry $ 675 $ 740 $ 795 

GUEST FEE $185 

Includes: Access to Exhibit Area, Welcome Reception (Tuesday), Exhibit Reception (Wednesday) and two 

Lunches (Wednesday & Thursday). Guests are not admitted to the General Sessions or Workshops. 

New! 

GENERAL INFORMATION 

ONLINE MULTIMEDIA PRESENTATIONS $295 

This year we have teamed up with Bluesky Broadcast to capture PLENARY SESSIONS and 

selected STANDARD WORKSHOPS for post-conference viewing online. Purchase of this 

package enables you to review presentations in a state-of-the-art format that includes streaming 

audio and video, and synchronized slides. Make this purchase when registering for the conference 

online and SAVE significantly over post-conference purchase of individual plenary sessions and 

workshops. Please visit the conference website for details regarding the presentation list, content 

sample and purchase details. AKI and Fundamentals Workshops also available! 

MEET THE EXPERT (limited to the first 40 delegates each day) $30 

These sessions (choose from 2 on Wed. & Thurs.) allow participants to meet and interact with 

internationally renowned experts in an informal setting over breakfast. This is an excellent 

opportunity to ask questions, learn how these experts manage patients, get guidance for projects 

and network. 

General Information continues on following page 

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PRE-CONFERENCE AKI WORKSHOP 

TUESDAY - Full Day Workshop (see page 8 for schedule) $250 

NEW in 2012! Post-Conference Online Presentation of this workshop available to attendees 

See website for details! CRRT Conference Attendance is NOT Required for this Workshop* 

PW1: Changing Paradigms in Acute Kidney Injury: From Mechanisms to Management 

Tuesday, February 14 8:00am-5:30pm (includes lunch, AM & PM breaks) 

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 will provide a comprehensive review of the most recent developments 

in the field and describe emerging knowledge from basic and translational research applicable to clinical care. 

* A $30 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.) 

CONFERENCE ELECTIVE WORKSHOPS 

TUESDAY - Full Day Elective Workshop (limited enrollment, see page 9 for schedule) $185 

NEW in 2012! Post-Conference Online Presentation of this workshop available to attendees 

See website for details! 

Tuesday, February 14 8:00am-5:30pm (includes 12:30 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. This workshop will cover the components and basic principles of continuous renal replacement 

therapy. 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. 

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TUESDAY - Half Day Hands-On Elective Workshop (limited enrollment) $110 

Runs concurrently with PW1 & HW1 CME credits do not apply 

Tuesday, February 14 8:00am-12:30pm (includes AM break & 12:30 lunch) 

HW2: GAMBRO Hands-On Physician’s Workshop: Practical CRRT - The Nuts and Bolts 

Through case studies, lecture and Prismaflex System hands-on practice, this workshop will provide practical approaches 

to prescribing and delivering CRRT with Gambro’s leading CRRT system. 

Presented by: Luis Alvarez, MD PhD, Stanford University Medical Center 

___________________________________________________________________________ 

FRIDAY - Post-Conference Elective Workshops (choose one) $110 each 

Friday, February 17 2:00pm-5:30pm (includes 1:00pm lunch & PM break ) 

HW3: Pediatric Hands-On Workshop 

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. 

HW6: Introduction to Critical Care Ultrasonography 

CCUS or critical care ultrasonography is an ultrasonography examination performed and interpreted by intensivist at the 

bedside to establish the diagnosis and guides procedures, locate a target organ or a disease specific condition. It serves as a 

complement to CXR, CT, MRI, Echo or other imaging modalities. This intro workshop is a 3.5 hour workshop that includes a 

1 hour intro lecture, 1 hour reviewing normal and abnormal images, and a 1.5 hour hands-on section. The components of this 

workshop are: abdominal (kidney, bladder, IVC and aorta); thoracic( lung and pleural space); vascular (vascular access and DVT). 

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INDUSTRY WORKSHOPS 

The Industry Workshops below run concurrently with the standard conference workshops (Groups 1, 2, 3 & 4) and 

are repeated on different days to provide additonal scheduling options. These workshops offer device demonstrations 

of features, setup, operation, monitoring and discontinuation. Each workshop consists of two 45 minute sessions. 

CME CREDITS DO NOT APPLY TO THE WORKSHOPS LISTED BELOW 

TUESDAY AFTERNOON 

4:00-5:30 GROUP 1 

I01 CRRT Systems I (C,N,AP) 

I. B.Braun - CRRT Systems 

WEDNESDAY MORNING 

8:15:-9:45 GROUP 2 

I02 CRRT Systems II (C,N,AP) 

I. NxStage Medical 

II. Gambro’s Prismaflex & MARS 

WEDNESDAY MORNING 

10:00-11:30 GROUP 3 (repeat of Group 1) 

I03 CRRT Systems I (C,N,AP) 

I. B.Braun - CRRT Systems 

THURSDAY MORNING 

8:00-9:30 GROUP 4 (repeat of Group 2) 

I04 CRRT Systems II (C,N,AP) 

I. NxStage Medical 

II. Gambro’s Prismaflex & MARS 

SOCIAL ACTIVITIES 

Welcome Reception and Poster Review Tuesday, February 14, 2012 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. Light appetizers & refreshments will be served. 

Exhibit Reception and Poster Session Wednesday, February 15, 2012 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. Light appetizers & 

refreshments will be served. 

TOURS 

The Gaslamp Segway® Tour Adults/Children 10 or older: $95.00 

Wednesday, February 15, 2012 10:00am-12:30pm 

Segway tours are the ideal way to see San Diego because you will cover so many areas in less time and 

without exhaustion. On The Gaslamp Segway® Tour, you will explore the historic Gaslamp Quarter; view 

the great Victorian-era architecture, cruise along the Embarcadero and glide up the hills to beautiful Balboa 

Park. Come join us on this fun journey through America’s Finest City! 

*Must be at least 10 years of age AND weigh at least 90 lbs. 

*Must wear comfortable, flat soled shoes. 

San Diego Bay Cruise Adults: $27.00 Children ages 3-12: $14.00 

Thursday, February 16, 2012 10:00am -12:30pm 

Join us on a memorable, professionaly narrated two-hour tour of San Diego Bay! Sit back, relax and soak 

up the gorgeous scenery as you cruise around taking in the famous sights of San Diego. Highlights include 

everything from sea lions to Navy SEALS. You'll see the Navy Submarine base, the Star of India, cruise 

under the spectacular Coronado Bridge and view the famous Hotel Del Coronado. 

Tours are based on availability and subject to change. 

CONFERENCE 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 17, 2012. Allow 6-8 weeks for refund. 

CONFERENCE OFFICE / INFORMATION 

RES Seminars. Phone: 858-272-1018 Conference Website: 

4425 Cass Street, Suite A Fax: 858-272-7687 www.crrtonline.com 

San Diego, CA 92109 USA Email: res@crrtonline.com 

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ABSTRACT INFORMATION 

DEADLINE FOR RECEIPT OF ABSTRACTS: December 12, 2011 

Abstract Submission Via Our Website is Required: www.crrtonline.com 


1. The abstract must be written in English. 

2. Deadline: abstracts MUST BE RECEIVED no later than December 12, 2011. 

3. Online abstract submissions are required. See website for details: www.crrtonline.com 

4. Presenting authors must pay the registration fee and attend the meeting. Authors of accepted 

abstracts are not provided with travel funds. 

5. All accepted abstracts will be published and distributed electronically in the CRRT Conference 

Syllabus. Hardcopy syllabus booklets will be available for purchase during the conference. 

Abstracts and digital posters (if submitted) will also be published online at: www.crrtonline.com 

6. Notification of acceptance will be mailed by January 2, 2012. 

CONTENT OF THE ABSTRACT 

1. Abstracts are limited to 2500 characters. 

2. Abstract Body: purpose of the study, methods used, summary of the results and conclusion reached. 

3. Author list is limited to 10. 

4. References and credits MUST NOT be included in the abstract. 

5. Simple tables, figures and graphs may be included, but avoid the use of special characters. 

6. Formulas should be avoided. 

7. Use standard abbreviations in parentheses after the full word appears the first time. 

8. Please indicate the subject category your abstract most closely represents: 

a) Epidemiology and Patient Characteristics; b) Research in AKI c) Technique Characteristics; 

d) Targeted Intervention With CRRT; e) CRRT Applications; f) RRT Research 

9. Abstracts will be published as submitted. Proof and edit your submission accordingly. 

TRAVEL AND REGISTRATION AWARDS FOR FELLOWS IN TRAINING. 

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. The top three abstracts will be recognized. 

Award recipients are required to be present at their poster session on Tues. Feb. 14 and Wed. Feb. 15. 

1. Registration Awards - Conference Registration Fee for both the regular CRRT Conference and 

an Elective Workshop held on Tuesday, February 14, 2012. 

2. Travel Awards - Checks for up to a maximum of $500 will be presented at the time of the conference. 

3. Recognition Awards - The top three Fellow abstracts will be awarded recognition awards. 

CRITERIA FOR GRANTS AND/OR AWARDS 

1. Submit a poster abstract (via CRRT web site) and present a poster in the topics covered in the 

CRRT conference at the Poster Session: Tuesday, Feb. 14 and Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2012. 

2. Fellows must be currently enrolled in an accredited fellowship program in their host country. 

3. Submit a signed letter (same time as abstract) from their program director verifying their 

current status in the program. NOTE: Signed letter must be faxed or emailed to CRRT 

administration office (fax: 1-858-272-7687 or res@crrtonline.com) on the same date as submission 

of abstract. Abstracts submitted without dated faxed letter will not be accepted for Grants. 

4. Designate their request for financial support on the CRRT web site abstract application form. 

5. Fellows must attend an offered hands-on workshop. 

SUBMISSION 

1. Notification of acceptance will be mailed by January 2, 2012 with additional information 

regarding poster dimensions, digital file submission and presentation of your poster. 

2. For additional information or if you are unable to complete an online submission contact: 

RES Seminars Phone: 858-272-1018 Website: crrtronline.com 

4425 Cass Street, Suite A Fax: 858-272-7687 

San Diego, CA 92109 USA Email: res@crrtonline.com 

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CME INFORMATION 

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 

ACCREDITATION STATEMENT 

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 live activity for a maximum 

of 35 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent 

of their participation in the activity. 

BRN: For the purpose of recertification, the American Nurses Credentialing Center accepts 35 AMA PRA 

Category 1 Credits issued by organizations accredited by the ACCME. For the purpose of relicensure, 

the California Board of Registered Nursing accepts 35 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits (report up to 35 

hours of credit and list "CME Category 1" as the provider number). 

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 content of this conference was determined 

by rigorous assessment of clinical practice gaps. Sources include prior program feedback, expert faculty 

opinion, literature review, medical practice and new medical knowledge. 

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 & Preventive Medicine, Geriatrics, and Internal Medicine. 

The following Workshops, Plenary Sessions and Luncheons qualify for CME Credit: 

Tuesday WORKSHOPS - PW1 Changing Paradigms in AKI & HW1 Fundamentals of CRRT 

GROUP 1 - SIMULTANEOUS STANDARD WORKSHOPS 

Wednesday GROUP 2 - SIMULTANEOUS STANDARD WORKSHOPS 

GROUP 3 - SIMULTANEOUS STANDARD WORKSHOPS 

OPENING SESSION I: PATIENT CHARACTERISTICS 

Nursing Forum Luncheon 

Thursday GROUP 4 - SIMULTANEOUS STANDARD WORKSHOPS 

SESSION II: EMERGING CONCEPTS IN AKI AND CRITICAL CARE 


Friday SESSION III: TECHNIQUE CHARACTERISTICS 

SESSION IV: FUTURE TRENDS IN CRRT AND CRITICAL CARE 

WORKSHOPS - HW3: Pediatric Hands-On Workshop, HW4: Hemodynamic Monitoring 

and Use of Drugs, HW5: Essentials for Developing, Nurturing and Growing a CRRT 

Program, and HW6: Introduction to Critical Care Ultrasonography 

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. 

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5:00-8:00pm 

7:30am 

PROGRAM 

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13 

Conference Registration Open 

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 14 


PW1 - PRE-CONFERENCE AKI FULL DAY WORKSHOP 

CRRT Conference Registration is NOT Required for this workshop. See page 4 for details. 

PW1 - Changing Paradigms in Acute Kidney Injury: From Mechanisms to Management 

7:55 am Opening Remarks Ravindra Mehta, MD 

PLENARY 1 Molecules, Mechanisms and Targets Co-Chairs: Bruce Molitoris, MD and Anupam Agarwal, MD 

8:00-8:20 The Pathogenesis of Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) & the Toxic Triangle of O2, NO & ROS - Can Ince, PhD 

8:20-8:40 Mitochondria Dynamics in AKI - Zheng Dong PhD 

8:40-9:00 Sepsis and AKI: What Have We Learned? - Martin Matejovic, MD 

9:00-9:20 Cell Cycle Regulation in AKI - Robert Safirstein MD 

9:20-9:40 Is Renal Dysfunction of Cirrhosis Truly Reversible? - Rajiv Jalan MD 

9:40-10:00 Mechanisms of Repair After AKI - Ben Humphreys MD 

10:00-10:15 Coffee Break 

PLENARY 2 Translational Research: Bedside to Bench and Back Co-Chairs: Robert Schrier & John Kellum 

10:15-10:35 Immune Hyporesponsiveness: Target for Monitoring and Intervention? - Didier Payen MD 

10:35-10:55 Human Endotoxemia: Does it Lead to Tubular Injury? - Peter Pickkers MD 

10:55-11:15 Acute Kidney Injury in Sepsis: A Role of the Microcirculation? - Daniel De Backer MD 

11:15-11:35 Targeting Nrf2 Regulation of Oxidative Stress to Improve AKI - Hamid Rabb MD 

11:35- 11:55 Targeting Recovery: What’s Needed? - Ravindra Mehta MD 

11:55-12:15 Utilizing Mechanistic Modeling to Facilitate Clinical Drug Development - William Macias MD 

12:15-1:15 pm Lunch Hosted by Conference 

PLENARY 3 

Concurrent Sessions 

A. Pre-Clinical Models for Translational 

Research in AKI 

Co-Chairs: Paul Sanders and Roland Blantz 

1:15-1:35 Rodent Models and Imaging 

Kurt Zinn PhD 

1:35-1:55 Dissecting Immune Responses in AKI 

Mark Okusa, MD 

1:55-2:15 Unraveling the Interactions of AKI and CKD 

Prabhleen Singh MD 

2:15-2:35 Visualizing the Microcirculation 

Bruce Molitoris, MD 

2:35-2:55 Using Gene-targeted Mice to Study Renal 

Physiology In Vivo - Volker Vallon MD 

2:55-3:15 Genetic Labeling Techniques 

Ben Humphreys MD 


PLENARY 4 Tools to Characterize Human AKI Co-Chairs: Mark Okusa and Hamid Rabb 

3:30-3:50 Biomarkers in AKI: An Update from the ADQI Conference - Patrick Murray MD 

3:50-4:10 Diagnostic Value of Urine Electrolytes in AKI - Robert Schrier MD 

4:10-4:30 Candidate Biomarkers for Sepsis Associated AKI in Children: 

A Microarray Analysis - Hector Wong MD 

4:30-4:50 Epigenetics and the Interface Between Host and Environment. - Andrew Shaw MD 

4:50-5:10 Assessing Kidney Function in the Patient with Cardiorenal Syndrome - Claudio Ronco MD 

5:10-5:30 Urinary Exosomes: Emerging Tools for Characterizing AKI - Pam Taub MD 

5:30 Adjourn 

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B. Enhancing Clinical and Translational 

Research in AKI 

Co-Chairs: Robert Safirstein and Claudio Ronco 

When Did AKI Start: Baseline vs 

Reference Creatinine - Etienne Macedo MD 

Clinical Endpoints for AKI: Do We Have a 

Consensus? - John Kellum, MD 

Outcomes Research: The Role of an AKI 

Registry - Josee Bouchard, MD 

Design Issues and Strategies for Biomarker 

Guided Clinical Trials - Zoltan Endre MD 

AKI in Hospitalized Patients: Implications 

for Clinical Research - Henry Wang MD 

Trial Designs for Preventing AKI 

Progression to CKD - Lakhmir Chawla MD

7:30am 

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 14 


ELECTIVE WORKSHOP 

7:55am-5:30pm 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. This workshop will cover the components and basic principles of continuous renal replacement 

therapy. 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. 

SESSION 1 

7:55 Opening Remarks - Jorge Cerda, MD, FACP, FASN & Ashita Tolwani, MD 

8:00-8:30 Operating Principles of CRRT - William R. Clark, MD 

8:30-9:00 Access/Membrane and Circuit - Luis Juncos MD 

9:00-9:30 Anticoagulation - Ashita Tolwani, MD 

9:30-10:00 Solute Control and Dose - Rolando Claure MD 

10:00-10:15 Discussion 


SESSION 2 

10:30-11:00 Solutions - Ashita Tolwani, MD 

11:00-11:30 Fluid Management - Ravindra L. Mehta, MBBS, MD, DM, FACP, FRCP 

11:30-12:00 Drug Management - Jeffrey Lipman, MD 

12:00-12:30 Patient Selections and Outcomes - Jorge Cerda, MD, FACP, FASN 

12:30-1:15 Lunch Hosted by Conference for Workshop Participants 

SESSION 3 

1:15-1:45 Organizational and Financial Aspects - Jorge Cerda, MD, FACP, FASN 

1:45-2:15 Pharmacy Support - Linda Awdishu PharmD 

2:15-2:45 Nursing Issues - Eileen Lischer, MA, BSN, RN, CNN 

2:45-3:15 Nutritional Support - Miet Schetz, MD 


SESSION 4 

3:30-4:00 Monitoring and Preventing Complications - Javier Maynar, MD 

4:00-4:30 CRRT Outcome Studies - Sean Bagshaw, MD 

4:30-5:00 Available Technology - Noel Gibney, MD 

5:00-5:30 Questions and Discussion - Jorge Cerda, MD, FACP, FASN & Ashita Tolwani, MD 

5:30pm Adjourn 

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TUESDAY AFTERNOON, FEBRUARY 14 

4:00-5:30pm WORKSHOPS (open to all participants - applicable to physicians, nurses and allied personnel) 

Codes: C= Core workshop, I = Intermediate, A = Advanced, N= Nurses, 

AP = of interest to nurses and allied personnel 

Workshops presented in a series are marked with a “1” for a primary discussion and “2” for 

a more complex or advanced discussion in the topic. Series workshops 1 and 2 can be 

taken subsequently (following each other) or independently (e.g. workshop 1 can be taken 

without taking workshop 2 and vice versa). 

4:00-5:30pm GROUP 1 - SIMULTANEOUS STANDARD WORKSHOPS (choose one) 

A01 Assessing the Microcirculation (C,N,AP) 

Techniques of monitoring and interpretation of microcirculatory alterations in critical illness as 

measured by direct sublingual observation. Strategies to assess microcirculatory alterations in 

the critically ill patients will be presented and discussed. 

B02 Plasma Exchange Therapy and Hybrid Techniques (C,N,AP) 

Principles of plasma exchange, sorbent based and hybrid therapies for extracorporeal support. 

Case based discussion of practical application of plasma exchange, sorbent based and hybrid 

therapies for extracorporeal support. 

C03 Critical Care Pharmacology: Vasopressors, and Inotropes (A,N,AP) 

Pathophysiology of shock and the principles and practical use of vasopressors, ionotropes, 

vasodilators in critically ill patients. 

D04 Biomarkers 1: Principles and Applications (C,N,AP) 

Principles and classification of biomarkers and their application for diagnosis and 

management of diseases. Criteria for using biomarkers as surrogate end points. 

E05 Liver and the Kidney 1: Principles of Hepatic Dysfunction (A,N) 

Pathophysiology of hepatic failure and rationale for use of different techniques for 

extracorporeal support techniques (Cell based systems, MARS, CRRT) for hepatic support 

F06 Competency Assessment in CRRT (C,N) 

Description on training requirements, core curriculum and skills assessment for CRRT care delivery. 

G07 Fluids and Solutions in the Critically Ill 1 (A) 

How to select and use colloids, crystalloids and blood products. 

H08 Preventing and Managing Complications of Dialysis 1: 

Intradialytic Hypotension (C,N) 

Definitions and pathophysiology of intradialytic hypotension. Strategies for prevention 

and management. 

6:00-7:30pm Tuesday Evening Reception & Poster Review - For All Conference Attendees 

Mark Your Calendar Now for 2012 AND 2013! 


Hilton San Diego Bayfront San Diego, California 

February 12-15, 2013 

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WEDNESDAY MORNING, FEBRUARY 15 

7:00am-4:30pm Conference Registration Open 

8:15-9:45am Meet the Expert - Limited to the first 40 delegates, includes breakfast, see pg3 for details 

Daniel DeBacker MD, Hiroyuki Hirasawa MD, Rajiv Jalan MD & Robert Schrier MD 

8:15-9:45am GROUP 2 - SIMULTANEOUS STANDARD WORKSHOPS (choose one) 

A09 Vascular Access /Membrane and Circuit (C,N,AP) 

Principles of catheter choice, placement, maintenance, recognition and management of complications, 

selection and use of membranes for different applications, circuit design, setup and monitoring 

B10 Dialysis Dose Prescription and Delivery (C,N,AP) 

Operational characteristics influencing solute removal in CRRT 

C11 Critical Care Management: Nutrition Assessment and Delivery (I,N,AP) 

Pathophysiology of malnutrition in critically ill patients. Principles of nutritional assessment 

and support and adjustments for RRT. 

D12 Biomarkers 2: Application in AKI (I,N,AP) 

Development and qualification of structural and functional biomarkers for AKI. Current 

performance characteristics and application for diagnosis, management and prognostication in AKI. 

E13 Liver and Kidney 2: Hepatic Support (A,N) 

Technical considerations, practical application and results of different methods of hepatic 

support for patients with hepatic failure and hepatorenal syndrome 

F14 Therapeutic Modalities: IHD, SLED, PD (C,N,AP) 

Comparisons of operational characteristics including anticoagulation, membranes, solutions 

and flows and approaches for ongoing and future research. 

G15 Fluids and Solutions in the Critically Ill 2: Solutions for CRRT (I,N,AP) 

Solutions for CRRT: What's available and applications for Electrolyte and Acid Base Balance. 

H16 Preventing and Managing Complications of Dialysis 2: 

Operation, Fluids, Electrolytes and Acid Base (C,N) 

Definitions and pathophysiology of intradialytic hypotension. Strategies for prevention and management. 

9:45-10:00am 

Coffee Break 


A17 Anticoagulation: Mechanisms and Techniques (C,N,AP) 

Anticoagulation regimens: Mechanisms, selection, prescription, monitoring and implementation 

B18 Fluid Management (C,N,AP) 

Principles of volume assessment, fluid removal and fluid regulation with different CRRT equipment 

C19 Acid Base and Electrolyte Problems in the Critically Ill 1 (I) 

Principles for evaluating and managing acid base and electrolyte problems in critically ill 

patients using case studies. 

D20 Extracorporeal Techniques for Sepsis 1: Pathophysiology and Targets (A) 

Pathophysiology of sepsis and rationale for use of extracorporeal support in treatment of sepsis. 

Experimental models for high permeability membranes, HVHF, VHVHF and hybrid therapies 

E21 Heart Failure and Cardio-renal Syndrome 1: Pathophysiology (I) 

Pathophysiology, recognition and management strategies for cardiac and renal failure in the 

critically ill patient. 

F22 Ensuring Patient Safety and Quality Measures for RRT in AKI 1: 

Water Standards, Infection Control (C,N,AP) 

Discussion of the recent developments in ensuring quality and patient safety for acute dialysis delivery. 

G23 Pediatric CRRT: The Basics (I,N,AP) 

Technique requirement and application for use in children excluding neonates. Covering epidemiology 

of pediatric acute kidney injury, and a focus on the pediatric CRRT prescription (anticoagulation, fluid 

composition, modality, and nutrition provision), as well as outcome in pediatric CRRT. 

H24 Patient Centered Care in the ICU: The Team Approach (I,N,AP) 

Taking good care of patients requires communication and understanding of the needs of patients and their loved 

ones. This workshop will discuss the principles and practice of patient centered care utilizing case studies. 

11:30-1:00pm Lunches Hosted by Conference - see following page for details 

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WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON, FEBRUARY 15 

11:30am-1:00pm Lunches Hosted by Conference - RSVP required, selection made during registration process. 

Conference Luncheon 


Communication in Crisis: Improving Our "Verbal Dexterity"- Peter Brindley MD 

Strong verbal communication skills are key whether for establishing a shared mental model, coordinating 

tasks, centralizing the flow of information, or stabilizing emotions. This talk will provide a framework for 

understanding key concepts of verbal communications and offer practical suggestions for improving 

communication in critical care. 

Gambro Focus Group Luncheon 

Looking for an Expert Opinion? Overview of the KDIGO Guideline for AKI 

Hear an up-to-date expert consensus on AKI treatment with a focus on the evidence-based application of 

CRRT in the ICU. 

ALERE Luncheon 

Plasma NGAL Updates: The Cardiorenal Syndrome and Next Generation Assay 

Speakers will present new information about applications of an extended range plasma NGAL assay 

including its use for more timely diagnosis in the early phases of the Cardiorenal syndrome, for risk 

stratification of those at increased risk of short-term adverse heart failure related outcomes and on the 

utility of a next generation plasma NGAL assay for improved diagnosis in critically ill patients. 

OPENING SESSION I: PATIENT CHARACTERISTICS 

1:10-3:45 Plenary 1 - MINI-SYMPOSIA 

Organ Dysfunction in the Critically 

Ill Patient: Emerging Concepts 

1:10-1:15 Opening Remarks 

Ravindra L Mehta, MD FACP 

1:15-1:30 Sepsis and AKI: Bidirectional and 

Synergistic Relationship? 

Martin Matejovic MD 

1:30-1:45 Metabolic Derangement and 

Nutritional Support in Sepsis with 

Organ Failure 

Hiroyuki Hirasawa MD 

1:45-2:00 Nutritional Support in ICU Patients: 

Does Timing and Route Matter? 

Miet Schetz MD 

2:00-2:15 Microcirculatory Alterations: 

Potential Mechanisms and 

Implications for Therapy 

Daniel De Backer MD 

2:15-2:30 The Endothelial Glycocalyx: 

A New Target in Critical Illness 

Can Ince PhD 

2:30-2:45 The Future is Predetermined in 

Severe Sepsis, So What are the 

Implications? 

Didier Payen MD 

2:45-3:00 Tailored Therapeutics and 

Personalized Medicine: 

Is it Possible in Critical Illness? 

William Macias MD 

3:00-3:25 SPECIAL LECTURE 

Practical Aspects of Teamwork in Acute 

Care: Why There's no “I” in ICU 

Peter Brindley MD 

3:25-3:45 Panel Discussion 

Moderator: Mark Okusa MD 


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Acute Kidney Injury (AKI): 

Pathophysiology 

4:15-4:30 Minimizing the Renal Toxicity of 

Iodinated Contrast 

Peter A McCullough MD 

4:30-4:45 AKI in the Patient with Cancer: 

What Have We Learned? 

Ben Humphreys MD 

4:45-5:00 Genome-wide Association Studies 

(GWAS): Can We Apply to AKI? 

Robert Safirstein MD 

5:15-5:30 Marrying the Heart and Kidney 

with Biomarkers: Improved 

Understanding of the Cardio 

Renal Syndrome? 

Alan Maisel MD 

5:30-5:45 Distant Organ Responses in AKI 

Hamid Rabb MD 

5:30-5:45 Liver-Kidney Interactions in 

Hepatorenal Syndrome: 

Who’s to Blame? 

The Liver: Robert Schrier MD 

The Kidney: Rajiv Jalan MD 


6:00-6:30 SPECIAL SESSION 

Critical Care Nephrology Jeopardy 

Nephrologists vs Intensivists 

6:30 Adjourn 

Moderator: Noel Gibney, MD 

6:30-8:00 EXHIBIT RECEPTION AND 

POSTER SESSIONp

THURSDAY MORNING, FEBRUARY 16 

7:00am-4:30pm Conference Registration Open 

7:00-8:00 Continental Breakfast 

8:00-9:30 Meet the Expert - Limited to the first 40 delegates, includes breakfast, see pg3 for details 

John Kellum MD, Peter McCullough MD, Didier Payen MD & Claudio Ronco MD 


A25 Drug Management in CRRT (C,N,AP) 

Drug Dosing principles for critically ill patients and adjustments in extracorporeal support techniques. 

B26 Starting and Stopping RRT for AKI: Principles and Practice (A) 

Principles of determining when to start and stop RRT. Case based discussion of various approaches. 

C27 Acid Base and Electrolyte Problems in the Critically Ill 2 (A,N) 

Principles for evaluating and managing acid base and electrolyte problems in critically ill 

patients using case studies. 

D28 Extracorporeal Techniques for Sepsis 2 (A) 

Technical considerations and practical application of extracorporeal support techniques for 

sepsis. Results of human studies for use of high permeability membranes, HVHF, VHVHF 

and hybrid techniques for sepsis 

E29 Heart Failure and Cardio-Renal Syndrome 2: 

Management Strategies and Case Studies (A,N) 

Technical considerations, practical application and results of different methods to treat heart 

failure and cardio-renal syndrome 

F30 Ensuring Patient Safety and Quality Measures for RRT in AKI 2: 

Dialysis Adequacy, Monitoring, Nursing Issues (C,N,AP) 

Discussion of the principles of a systems based approach to implementing and monitoring 

quality to reduce errors in therapy prescription and delivery. 

G31 CRRT in the Newborn: Principles and Practical Issues (C,N,AP) 

Pathophysiology and management of metabolic disorders, neonatal AKI and intoxications with CRRT. 

H32 Withdrawing & Withholding Support for AKI: Ethical Issues in the ICU (I,N,AP) 

Factors influencing decisions for withholding and withdrawing dialysis in the management of 

critically ill patients. General principles for ethical decisions and how an approach can be 

developed to manage patients requiring dialysis. 




Controversies in Management of the 

Critically Ill Patient: 

Fluid Management 

9:45-10:00 Do Vasoactive Drugs and Fluids 

Improve Renal Perfusion? 

Daniel DeBacker, MD 

10:00-10:15 Saline is Really Bad for You. Hard to 

Believe. Impossible to Ignore! 

John A. Kellum, MD 

10:15-10:30 What Blood Pressure Should We 

Target for Patients with AKI? 

Ravindra L. Mehta, MD 

10:30-10:45 What We Do in the OR When 

You're Not Looking! 

Andrew Shaw, MB FRCA FCCM 

10:45-11:00 Water, Water, Everywhere: 

Sodium and Water Balance and 

the Injured Brain 

Didier Payen, MD 

11:00-11:15 Blood Transfusions are Important 

for the Resuscitation of the 

Critically Ill Patient 

Can Ince, PhD 

11:15-11:30 Fluid Management in the 

Critically Ill: The “5B” Approach 


11:30-11:45 Thinking Outside of the Box: A Novel 

Strategy to Prevent Shock Induced AKI 

Raul Coimbra, MD PhD FACS 


Fluid Management in the 

Critically Ill: Is the Kidney at Risk? 

Robert Schrier, MD 


Moderator: Noel Gibney, MD 

12:30-12:40 Top Abstract Awards 

12:40-2:00 Lunches Hosted by Conference 

(see following page for details) 

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12:40-2:00pm 

THURSDAY AFTERNOON, FEBRUARY 16 

Lunches Hosted by Conference - RSVP required, selection made during registration process. 

Conference Luncheon 

Industry Forum Luncheon 

Regulatory Requirements for Dialysate/Infusate Solutions for CRRT 

Nursing Forum 2 Luncheon 

Benchmarking for CRRT: Which Parameters Should We Use? 

Eileen Lischer MA BSN RN CNN & Maureen Craig RN 

Gambro Focus Group Luncheon 

Getting the MOST out of Your CRRT System 

Learn how new options with the Prismaflex System are creating opportunities to provide your patients 

with Multi-Organ Support Therapy. 


2:00-3:30 Plenary 4 

MINI-SYMPOSIA 

Advancing Clinical Care and 

Research in AKI; the Role of 

Biomarkers: Report from the 10th 

ADQI Conference, 

Dublin, Ireland, August 2011 

2:00-2:15 Biomarkers in AKI: 

Current Status and Needs 

Lakhmir Chawla MD 

2:15-2:30 Diagnosis of AKI: Can We 

Improve Recognition with 

Biomarkers? 

Claudio Ronco MD 

2:30-2:45 Differential Diagnosis of AKI: 

Can Biomarkers Help? 

Zoltan Endre MD 

2:45-3:00 Use of Biomarkers to Assess 

Prognosis and Guide 

Management of AKI 

Dinna Cruz MD 

3:00-3:15 Physiological and Imaging 

Markers of AKI 

Mark Okusa MD 

3:15-3:30 Looking to the Future: Biomarker 

Enhanced Decision Support for 

AKI Management 

Ravindra Mehta MD 


4:00-6:00 Plenary 5 

MINI-SYMPOSIA 

Challenges and Controversies in 

Renal Support and CRRT 

4:00-4:15 Myocardial Stunning and Brain 

Edema: Acute Effects of Dialysis 

Nick Selby MD 

4:15-4:30 Therapeutic Drug Monitoring 

During Dialysis Support 

Jeffrey Lipman MD 

4:30-4:45 Cutting it Short: Implications of 

Drug Shortages in the ICU 

Linda Awdishu PharmD 

4:45-5:00 CRRT and ECMO: Techniques 

and Outcomes from the 

ELSO Registry 

David Askenazi MD 

5:00-5:15 Comparing RRT Modalities: Does 

it Matter What You Use if the Job 

is Done? 

Sean Bagshaw MD 

5:15-5:30 Management of Severe Heart 

Failure: A Role for Ultrafiltration? 

Eric Adler MD 

5:30-5:45 Preventing and Managing 

Catheter Based Infections 

Saima Aslam MD 

5:45-6:00 Bio-artificial Liver Support: 

Time for Optimism or Despair? 

Rajiv Jalan MD 

6:00 Adjourn 

Free Evening 

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7:00am-5:00pm 

7:00-8:00am 

7:30-10:00 Plenary 6 

MINI SYMPOSIA 

Emerging Concepts in AKI 

7:30-7:45 Rediscovering Urine Electrolytes 

for Differential Diagnosis and 

Prognosis of AKI 

Etienne Macedo, MD, PhD 

7:45-8:00 Measuring GFR on Demand: 

Ready for Prime Time? 

Bruce Molitoris MD 

8:00-8:15 Improving Outcomes from AKI: 

Lessons from the UK? 

Andrew Lewington, MD 

8:15-9:30 The Changing Face of AKI: 

Snapshots from Around the World 

Brazil Emmanuel Burdmann MD 

India V. Shivkumar MD 

10:30-1:00 Plenary 7 

MINI SYMPOSIA 

Emerging Strategies in AKI and 

Extracorporeal Support 


When Enough Is Enough: The 

Nephrologist's Responsibility in 

Ordering Dialysis Treatments 

Michael J Germain MD 

10:55-11:10 Cytokine Modulation in Sepsis: 

Results with the PMMA-CHDF 

Technique 

Hiroyuki Hirasawa MD 

11:10-11:25 Telemedicine in the ICU: 

The Future is Here. 

Jeffrey Lipman MD 

11:25-11:40 Avoiding Anticoagulation for 

CRRT: An Update on Emerging 

Membranes 

Patrick M. Honoré, MD 

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17 


Continental Breakfast 

SESSION III: TECHNIQUE CHARACTERISTICS 

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Japan Kazo Kaizu MD 

China TBN 

UK Andrew Davenport MD 

Canada Sean Bagshaw MD 

Australia Zoltan Endre MD 

USA Stuart Goldstein MD 

9:30-10:00 Targeted Therapies for AKI: 

What’s Promising ? 

9:30-9:45 Alkaline Phosphatase 

Peter Pickkers MD 

9:45-10:00 A Prospective Randomized, 

Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled 

Trial of Deferiprone in the 

Prevention of Acute Kidney Injury 

Peter McCullough MD 


SESSION IV: FUTURE TRENDS IN CRRT AND CRITICAL CARE 

Half Day Elective Workshops 

1:00-2:00 Lunch Hosted by Conference for Workshop Participants 

2:00-5:30 Concurrent Elective Workshops - See page 4 for details 

11:40-11:55 Simulation: Success or Failure 

Within Ten Years 

Peter Brindley MD 

11:55-12:10 Surveillance and Early Recognition 

of AKI: Does it Make a Difference? 

Nick Selby MD 

12:10-12:25 Management of the Patient with 

Traumatic Brain Injury 

Vishal Bansal MD 

12:25-12:40 Thrombocytopenia Associated 

Multi-Organ Failure (TAMOF): 

Results from the Multi-center 

Pediatric Plasmapheresis Trial 

James Fortenberry MD 

12:40-12:55 Critical Care Nephrology: 

Literature Review 


12:55-1:00 Closing Remarks 

Ravindra L. Mehta, MD FACP 

Chairman 

1:00 Conference Adjourns 

HW3: Pediatric Hands-On Workshop 

HW4: Hemodynamic Monitoring and Use of Drugs 

HW5: Essentials for Developing, Nurturing and Growing a CRRT Program 

HW6: Introduction to Critical Care Ultrasonography 

5:30 Workshops Adjourn

CONFERENCE REGISTRATION WORKSHEET 

Online Registration is Required: www.crrtonline.com 

Use this worksheet to review optional selections made during registration. A mail-in registration form may 

be completed online for those that wish to submit payment via check, but please note that your registration is 

not valid until your check is received. A downloadable/printable registration form is also available online. 

Online registration is available for those attending only the AKI Workshop (downloadable form also available). 

REGISTRATION FEES Early Bird Pre-Registration On-Site Reg. 

On or before Jan. 7 thru Feb. 10 thru 

Jan. 6, 2012 Feb. 9, 2012 Feb. 17, 2012 

Registrants (MD, PhD, etc.) ❏ $ 675 ❏ $ 740 ❏ $ 795 

Nurses/Dieticians/Pharmacists 

Residents*/Fellows*/ ❏ $ 480 ❏ $ 550 ❏ $ 595 

*requires letter of verification from dept. head 

Industry ❏ $ 675 ❏ $ 740 ❏ $ 795 

Total Registration Fees: _________ 

Fee Includes: Access to Plenary Sessions, Conference Standard Workshops (Tue, Wed & Thur), Exhibit Area, Welcome 

Reception & Poster Session (Tues) Exhibit Reception (Wed), two lunches (Wed & Thur) and all conference breaks. 

Registration fee does not include Elective Workshops, Meet the Expert breakfasts, Online Presentations or Tours 

LUNCHEON SELECTION (included with registration, rsvp required - made during reg. process) 

Wednesday: ❏ Conference Lunch ❏ Nurses ❏ Gambro ❏ ALERE ❏ None 

Thursday: ❏ Conference Lunch ❏ Industry Forum ❏ Nurses ❏ Gambro ❏ None 

ELECTIVES 

PRE-CONFERENCE AKI WORKSHOP see details on page 4 

Tuesday, Feb. 14th - 8:00am-5:30pm Full day PW1 Workshop only $250 x ____ = _________ 

Workshop - after discount (must also pay Conference registration fee) $220 x ____ = _________ 

Add Post-conference Online Presentation (see website for details) $149 x ____ = _________ 

ELECTIVE WORKSHOPS see details on page 4 

Tuesday, Feb. 14th - 8:00am-5:30pm Full day HW1 

$185 x ____ = _________ 

Tuesday Morning, Feb. 14th - 8:00am-12:30pm Half day HW2 $110 x ____ = _________ 

Friday, Feb 17th - 2:00-5:30pm Half day HW3, HW4, HW5 & HW6 $110 x ____ = _________ 

MEET THE EXPERT see breakfast details on page 3, experts selected during registration 

Wednesday, Feb. 15th - 8:15-9:45am (select 1 set of 2 experts) $30 x ____ = _________ 

Thursday, Feb. 16th - 8:15-9:45am (select 1 set of 2 experts) $30 x ____ = _________ 

ONLINE MULTIMEDIA PRESENTATIONS 

Selected Plenary Sessions and Workshops (see website for details) 

$295 x ____ = _________ 

PRINTED SYLLABUS complete digital version on usb drive included with registration 

Spiral-bound, approx. 120 page 8.5x11booklet 

$45 x ____ = _________ 

GUEST FEE (Guests are not admitted to Sessions or Workshops) $185 x ____ = _________ 

Includes access to Exh. Area, Reception (Tues.), Exh. Reception (Wed.) & 2 Lunches (Wed. & Thur.). 

TOUR FEES see page 5 for details 

The Gaslamp Segway® Tour Wed, Feb. 15, 2012 Adult/Child $95 x ____ = _________ 

San Diego Bay Cruise Thursday, Feb. 16, 2012 Adult $27 x ____ = _________ 

Child Ages 3-12 $14 x ____ = _________ 

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TOTAL FEES: _________

8:00-10:15 

PW1: AKI 

HW1: Fundamentals 

HW2: Gambro 

CRRT 2012 PROGRAM AT A GLANCE 

Time Tuesday Feb 14 Time Wednesday Feb 15 Time Thursday Feb 16 Time Friday Feb 17 

8:15-9:45 

Workshops 

GROUP 2 

8:00-9:30 

Workshops 

GROUP 4 

7:30-10:00 

Plenary 6 

10:15-10:30 

10:30-12:30 

Break 

PW1: AKI 


HW2: Gambro 

9:45-10:00 

10:00-11:30 

Break 

Workshops 

GROUP 3 

9:30-9:45 

9:45-12:40 

Break 

Plenary 3 

10:00-10:30 

10:30-1:00 

1:00 

Break 

Plenary 7 

Conference Adjourns 

12:15-1:15 

1:15-3:45 

Workshop Lunch 

PW1: AKI 


11:30-1:00 

1:10-3:45 

Lunch / Focus Groups 

Plenary 1 

12:40-2:00 

2:00-3:30 

Lunch / Focus Groups 

Plenary 4 

1-2:00 

2:00-3:15 

Workshop Lunch 

HW3: Pediatric 

HW4: CRRTBestPractice 

HW5: Hemodynamics 

HW6: Ultrasonography 

3:15:3:30 

3:30-5:30 

4:00-5:30 

Break 

PW1: AKI 


Workshops 

GROUP 1 

3:45-4:15 

4:15-6:30 

Break 

Plenary 2 

3:30-4:00 

4:00-6:00 

Break 

Plenary 5 

3:15-3:30 

3:30-5:30 

Break 

HW3: Pediatric 

HW4: CRRTBestPractice 

HW5: Hemodynamics 

HW6: Vascular Access 

6:00-7:30 

Reception and 

Poster Review 

6:30-8:00 

Exhibits Reception 

And Poster Session 

6:00 

Adjourn 

Free Evening 

5:30 

Adjourn 

PW1 = Pre-Conference Workshop HW = Elective Workshops


c/o RES Seminars 

4425 Cass Street, Suite A 

San Diego, CA 92109 USA 

THE SEVENTEENTH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON 

CONTINUOUS RENAL REPLACEMENT THERAPIES 


February 14-17 

San Diego, California 

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