SCCM Resource Library-Guidelines-Directed Care of HRS/AKI in the ICU: Evidence-Based Management and Monitoring of Multiorgan Failure in ACLF Patients - This program is supported by an educational grant from Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals (Part 2)

Guidelines-Directed Care of HRS/AKI in the ICU: Evidence-Based Management and Monitoring of Multiorgan Failure in ACLF Patients - This program is supported by an educational grant from Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals (Part 2)

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The speaker discusses hepatorenal syndrome with a focus on the diagnostic criteria and therapeutic strategies. They begin by reviewing the different causes of acute kidney injury (AKI) in patients with cirrhosis and acute-on-chronic liver failure (ACLF). They mention that AKI can be multifactorial in this patient population, with hepatorenal syndrome (HRS) being one of the etiologies associated with higher mortality. The diagnostic criteria for HRS have evolved over time, allowing for earlier and more accurate diagnosis. The speaker also discusses the staging of HRS-AKI and its prognostic utility, as well as the current guidelines for diagnostic evaluation and therapeutic interventions including the use of vasoconstrictors. They briefly mention the emerging role of biomarkers in the diagnosis of AKI and the impact of chronic kidney disease (CKD) on the management of AKI in cirrhosis patients. Overall, the presentation highlights the importance of early diagnosis and timely therapy in improving outcomes for patients with HRS-AKI.

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Quality and Patient Safety, Renal, GI and Nutrition, 2023

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Type: cme symposia | Guidelines-Directed Care of HRS/AKI in the ICU: Evidence-Based Management and Monitoring of Multiorgan Failure in ACLF Patients - This program is supported by an educational grant from Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals (SessionID 499000)

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Content Type Presentation

Knowledge Area Quality and Patient Safety

Knowledge Area Renal

Knowledge Area GI and Nutrition

Membership Level Professional

Membership Level Select

Tag Guidelines

Tag Acute Kidney Injury AKI

Tag Liver

Year 2023

Keywords

hepatorenal syndrome

diagnostic criteria

therapeutic strategies

acute kidney injury

cirrhosis

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