15th Annual Critical Care Conference - Advanced Liver Failure: Focus on Hepatorenal Syndrome
Target Audience
This online interprofessional enduring material is designed for physicians, nurses, pharmacists, respiratory therapists and dieticians involved in the care of critical care patients. We also invite physician assistants and other healthcare professionals to take this course. Its purpose is to improve patient outcomes in the ICU and educate the healthcare team on new and recent evidence-based findings in critical care.
Learning Objectives
At the end of this online enduring material, participants should be able to:
- Discuss the pathophysiology, clinical features and multidisciplinary healthcare team approach to management of decompensated cirrhosis, including acute-on-chronic liver failure
- Review the pathophysiology and updated diagnostic criteria of hepatorenal syndrome – acute kidney injury (HRS-AKI)
- Evaluate the role and efficacy of the only FDA-approved treatment for HRS-AKI
- Discuss current management strategies, patient selection, treatment options and risk-benefit concerns for patients with HRS-AKI
Available Credit
- 1.00 AAPA Category 1 CME credit
Texas Health Resources has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria.
This activity is designated for 1.00 AAPA Category 1 CME credit(s). PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation. - 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
In support of improving patient care, Texas Health Resources is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
The Texas Health Resources designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. - 1.00 Attendance
- 1.00 Nursing Contact Hour(s)In support of improving patient care, Texas Health Resources is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.