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    November 23-25th 2023
    Hilton Old Town Congress Centre, Antwerp, Belgium

    We are very pleased to announce the 13th International Fluid Academy Days, which will take place on November 23-25th 2023 at the Hilton Old Town Hotel in Antwerp, Belgium. The aim of this 13th edition is again to review recent advances in fluid management and hemodynamic and organ function monitoring in the critical care setting in a comprehensive manner for intensivists, anesthesiologists, and emergency care physicians, as well as interested internists and surgeons. However, the meeting will deal with any broad topic related to critical care. As always, it is also a great way to promote professional interaction between faculty members, participants, and delegates of the industry. This website is regularly updated. Last modification by Adminstrator on July 26th 2023 at 10:00 AM

     

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6th CACU (Critical and Acute Care Ultrasound) Course during IFAD

6th CACU (Critical and Acute Care Ultrasound) Course during IFAD

Overview and objectives: The course will start by refreshing core topics in point of care ultrasound of the heart, lung and abdomen. Then we will quickly move towards hands-on sessions to put this in practice. The CACU programme is innovative to meet the needs of beginners and advanced practitioners. The CACU course offers a fantastic opportunity to meet and greet expert sonographers in a small interactive group. You will have a true VIP experience on the front seat where you will be able to improve your skills during the hands-on sessions and to test your knowledge during the interactive cases with voting.

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2nd ACid-Base Masterclass during IFAD

2nd ACid-Base Masterclass during IFAD

Learning objective:

  • Become a better bedside doctor
  • Never be surprised by your patient’s blood gas ever again
  • Meet world-renown experts in the field
  • Truly master acid-base at the bedside
  • Supported by many interactive clinical cases
  • Bicarbonate Rules, Base Excess, Stewart, Mixed approaches

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4th BEACH Course (BElgian Annual eCmo Hands-on)

4th BEACH Course (BElgian Annual eCmo Hands-on)

Learning objective: Theoretical concepts, basic physiology and pathophysiology, cardiac and respiratory support and monitoring, alarm settings and monitoring, role of cardiac ultrasound during ECMO, newest technologies, circuits and devices, practical hands-on sessions and simulations.

on Wednesday, 23 August 2023. Posted in IFAD 2023 Hits 1350

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    6th CACU (Critical and Acute Care Ultrasound) Course during IFAD

    6th CACU (Critical and Acute Care Ultrasound) Course during IFAD

    Written by Administrator on . Posted in IFAD 2023

    Overview and objectives: The course will start by refreshing core topics in point of care ultrasound of the heart, lung and abdomen. Then we will quickly move towards hands-on sessions to put this in practice. The CACU programme is innovative to meet the needs of beginners and advanced practitioners. The CACU course offers a fantastic opportunity to meet and greet expert sonographers in a small interactive group. You will have a true VIP experience on the front seat where you will be able to improve your skills during the hands-on sessions and to test your knowledge during the interactive cases with voting.

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    2nd ACid-Base Masterclass during IFAD

    2nd ACid-Base Masterclass during IFAD

    Written by Administrator on . Posted in IFAD 2023

    Learning objective:

    • Become a better bedside doctor
    • Never be surprised by your patient’s blood gas ever again
    • Meet world-renown experts in the field
    • Truly master acid-base at the bedside
    • Supported by many interactive clinical cases
    • Bicarbonate Rules, Base Excess, Stewart, Mixed approaches

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    4th BEACH Course (BElgian Annual eCmo Hands-on)

    4th BEACH Course (BElgian Annual eCmo Hands-on)

    Written by Administrator on . Posted in IFAD 2023

    Learning objective: Theoretical concepts, basic physiology and pathophysiology, cardiac and respiratory support and monitoring, alarm settings and monitoring, role of cardiac ultrasound during ECMO, newest technologies, circuits and devices, practical hands-on sessions and simulations.

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    IFADmini Istanbul

    IFADmini Istanbul

    Written by Administrator on . Posted in iFADmini

    The International Fluid Academy will review recent advances in fluid management and hemodynamic and organ function monitoring in critical care at the IFADmini during WICC 2023. Gain an in-depth understanding of fluid therapy and its consequences in the care of critically ill patients. Besides, learn the use of technologies and tools to assess fluid responsiveness. Register now for the IFADmini Course.

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    IFA Position statement on equity, diversity and inclusion

    IFA Position statement on equity, diversity and inclusion

    Written by Administrator on . Posted in FOAM

    Position statement from the IFA Board members on equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI). This position statement outlines the board’s current policies and practices aiming to achieve equity, diversity and inclusion.

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    Avoid inappropriate fluid therapy

    Avoid inappropriate fluid therapy

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    1 in 5 patients may suffer complications or morbidity due to inappropriate administration of IV fluids

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    Watch Baxter's educational videos and recorded masterclass sessions.

    Watch Baxter's educational videos and recorded masterclass sessions.

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    Watch Baxter's educational videos and recorded masterclass sessions on fluid management, hemodynamic monitoring and how to implement fluid stewardship.

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    An Introduction to Fluid Stewardship - A Belgian perspective

    An Introduction to Fluid Stewardship - A Belgian perspective

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    Fluid stewardship is defined as a series of coordinated interventions, introduced to select the optimal fluid, dose and duration of therapy that results in the best clinical outcome, the prevention of side effects and complications and cost reduction

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    Join us for #iFADmini pop-up meeting in Cracow 2022 (June 10th) (Copy)

    Join us for #iFADmini pop-up meeting in Cracow 2022 (June 10th) (Copy)

    Written on . Posted in iFADmini

    Due the global Corona and COVID19 pandemic the different IFADmini pop-up meetings in 2020 around the globe have been cancelled. Join us now for the IFADmini pop-up meeting in Cracow on June 10th.

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    Join us for #iFADmini pop-up meeting in Dubai 2022 (May13th)

    Join us for #iFADmini pop-up meeting in Dubai 2022 (May13th)

    Written on . Posted in iFADmini

    Due the global Corona and COVID19 pandemic the different IFADmini pop-up meetings in 2020 around the globe have been cancelled. Join us now for the IFADmini pop-up meeting in Dubai on May 13th.

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    The three pillars of hemodynamic management

    The three pillars of hemodynamic management

    Written by Administrator on . Posted in IFAD 2021

    Each product in the portfolio is designed with the patient at the centre of our design process. For example, we select the most appropriate materials in our Leadercath arterial catheter range to ensure accurate signal quality during the life of the catheter.

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    Optimising Fluid Therapy in the Critically Ill

    Optimising Fluid Therapy in the Critically Ill

    Written by Administrator on . Posted in FOAM

    Fluid Replacement in the Critically Ill Patient: Impact of Current Recommendations in the Real World. This PeerVoice independent medical education activity has been endorsed by the International Fluid Academy.

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    Assessing immunological abnormalities in COVID-19 disease may inform patient care

    Assessing immunological abnormalities in COVID-19 disease may inform patient care

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    A growing list of publications indicate that the assessment of lymphocyte subset counts may provide prognostic information for COVID-19 disease severity and convalescence when considered in conjunction with other clinical information.

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    Fluids in #COVID19

    Fluids in #COVID19

    Written by Administrator on . Posted in FOAM

    Fluid administration and management are one of the fundamental practices of intensive care. The principles of good fluid practice are built upon the foundations of a firm understanding of the underlying pathophysiological process. COVID-19 is a novel illness and presents unique challenges not just to clinical practice but the entire healthcare system.

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    Unlocking the potential for improved outcomes in IV fluid management

    Unlocking the potential for improved outcomes in IV fluid management

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    Fluid administration and management are one of the fundamental practices of intensive care. The principles of good fluid practice are built upon the foundations of a firm understanding of the underlying pathophysiological process. Read this blog by our Diamond sponsor.

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    What is Cardiac Cycle Efficiency and what is its clinical value?

    What is Cardiac Cycle Efficiency and what is its clinical value?

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    Cardiac Cycle Efficiency (CCE) is a unique hemodynamic variable exclusive to MostCare Up. CCE provides a global assessment of total cardiovascular performance, measured in terms of energy expenditure.

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    Advantages of individualised hemodynamic management

    Advantages of individualised hemodynamic management

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    Advantage Hemodynamic parameters like cardiac output and its determinants can be useful for optimising individual goal-directed therapy. Read this blog by our Golden Sponsor

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    Fill in #COVID19 survey on Hemodynamic Monitoring

    Fill in #COVID19 survey on Hemodynamic Monitoring

    Written by Administrator on . Posted in FOAM, International Fluid Academy

    We designed an international electronic survey to better understand current practice and alignment with international guidelines in critically ill COVID-19 patients. Little is known about the cardiovascular consequences of COVID-19 and the hemodynamic management of patients requiring ICU admission.

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    Fill in #COVID19 survey on Fluid Management

    Fill in #COVID19 survey on Fluid Management

    Written on . Posted in FOAM, International Fluid Academy

    We designed an international electronic survey to better understand current practice and alignment with international guidelines in critically ill COVID-19 patients. Fluid administration and management are one of the fundamental practices of intensive care, however few colleagues consider fluids as drugs.

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    Fill in #COVID19 survey on General Management

    Fill in #COVID19 survey on General Management

    Written on . Posted in FOAM, International Fluid Academy

    We designed an international electronic survey to better understand current practice and alignment with international guidelines in critically ill COVID-19 patients. The impact of the present COVID-19 crisis on all levels of society is devastating. Therefore we would like to know the following: Tell us how you managed ICU patients. Tell us what you feel. Tell us what you think. Tell us what you have done

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    Join us for different #iFADmini pop-up meetings in 2021

    Join us for different #iFADmini pop-up meetings in 2021

    Written by Administrator on . Posted in iFADmini

    Due the global Corona and COVID19 pandemic the different IFADmini pop-up meetings in 2020 around the globe have been cancelled. The following meetings were planned in 2020 in Jakarta (Indonesia, April 6), Milano during SMART (Italy, May 28), Barcelona during ESA specialist society session (Spain, June 2), Krakau (Poland, June 5), Mexico city durine RECAT (Mexico, August 1-2), and Kuala Lumpur (Maleysia, Sep 6). We hope to organise them once global evolution and travelling allows us... Check our website for updates and stay safe!

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    3RD BEACH Course - Session 3

    3RD BEACH Course - Session 3

    Written by Adrian Wong on . Posted in IFAD 2019

    Sedation and analgesia during ECMO (M Raes)

    Weaning from ECMO (D dos Reis Miranda)

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    3rd BEACH Course - Session 2

    3rd BEACH Course - Session 2

    Written by Adrian Wong on . Posted in IFAD 2019

    How to deal with antibiotics and fluids (H Peperstraete)

    Radiology of ECMO (K Nieboer)

    How to deal with nutrition? (E de Waele)

    Neuro-monitoring during ECMO (F Taccone)

     

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    3rd BEACH Course - Session 1

    3rd BEACH Course - Session 1

    Written by Adrian Wong on . Posted in IFAD 2019

    Indications and contraindications (S Bouchez)

    ECMO principles and different modes (F Taccone)

    Anticoagulation (H Peperstraete)

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    3rd BEACH (Belgian Annual ECMO Handson) Course

    3rd BEACH (Belgian Annual ECMO Handson) Course

    Written by Adrian Wong on . Posted in IFAD 2019

    Setting the scene for the day

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    Livestream 40 year ICU Symposium

    Livestream 40 year ICU Symposium

    Written by Administrator on . Posted in IFAD 2019, International Fluid Academy

    Watch the Livestream of the 40th Anniversary ICU Symposium in Brussels (Oct 12)

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    Livestream #BEACH2019

    Livestream #BEACH2019

    Written on . Posted in Fluids, IFAD 2019, International Fluid Academy

    Follow the livestream of the 3rd BEACH course in Brussels (Oct 11)

    BElgian Annual eCmo Hands-on Course

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    Donate for FOAM

    Donate for FOAM

    Written by Administrator on . Posted in FOAM, International Fluid Academy

    We need your help to collect money to support research on IV Fluids. Save lives, donate now.

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    #IFAD2018 Social Media Report

    #IFAD2018 Social Media Report

    Written by Administrator on . Posted in iFADmini, IFAD 2018, International Fluid Academy

    The #IFAD2018 Social Media Report is out. Find out more and download the 297 page report!

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    #BEACH2018 Social Media Report

    #BEACH2018 Social Media Report

    Written by Administrator on . Posted in iFADmini, IFAD 2018, International Fluid Academy

    The #BEACH2018 Social Media Report is out. Find out more and download the 9 page report!

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    Ventilation in patients with intra-abdominal hypertension

    Ventilation in patients with intra-abdominal hypertension

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    Monitoring of the respiratory function and adapting the ventilatory settings during anaesthesia and critical care are of great importance. This article will focus on how to deal with the respiratory derangements in critically ill patients with abdominal hypertension.

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    Minimizing secondary brain injury at the bedside #ISICEM19

    Minimizing secondary brain injury at the bedside #ISICEM19

    Written by Administrator on . Posted in International Fluid Academy

    Talk given by Victoria McCredie, University of Toronto. Secondary brain injury is a frequent event in TBI patients. These events greatly influence prognosis and are potentially preventable. Our understanding of secondary brain injury mechanisms and physiologic responses to treatment is evolving.

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    Phenylephrine-induced recruitable preload from the venous side

    Phenylephrine-induced recruitable preload from the venous side

    Written by Administrator on . Posted in Fluids, International Fluid Academy

    Over the last decades we have used aggressive fluid resuscitation as a cornerstone in the treatment of shock, however, with only little evidence to support this. Early venconstriction may avoid fluid overload.

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    First #IFADmini Fluid Academy Day in India

    First #IFADmini Fluid Academy Day in India

    Written on . Posted in iFADmini

    Join us in India on december 23rd on the first Fluid Academy Day in India, organised by Supradip Ghosh. Everything you need to know about fluid therapy (#IFAD2018 #IFADmini)

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    IFAD 2018 votes 2: Fluid responsiveness and beyond

    IFAD 2018 votes 2: Fluid responsiveness and beyond

    Written by Adrian Wong on . Posted in IFAD 2018

    Think you know your cardiac output monitor? Think you can tell the difference between ScVO2, pCO2 gap, etc? Is your clinical practice similar to your peers?

    Have a look at how the delegates of #IFAD2018 voted in the interactive voting of the "Fluid responsiveness and beyond" session .....

     

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    IFAD votes: The paradigm shift in fluid therapy

    IFAD votes: The paradigm shift in fluid therapy

    Written by Adrian Wong on . Posted in IFAD 2018

    Think you know your fluids? Think you can tell the difference between Hartmanns, 0.9% saline, etc? Is your clinical practice similar to your peers?

    Have a look at how the delegates of #IFAD2018 voted in the interactive voting of the "Paradigm shift in fluid therapy" session .....

    What do you think?? Do you agree? Do you disagree? We want to hear from you. Post your comments or contact us on @fluid_academy

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