This pre-congress course provides a comprehensive, practical overview of liver, biliary, and pancreatic disease in the critically ill.
Using a case-based and interactive format, the course focuses on real-world decision-making for intensivists, including management of cirrhosis and acute-on-chronic liver failure, acute liver failure, pancreatitis, liver trauma, post-transplant care, and the intensive care implications of liver and pancreatic surgery.
Particular emphasis is placed on recognition of complications, escalation of care, and timing of referral and transplantation.
After registering for the event, ensure you access the pre-course materials available for study in the dedicated online classroom on the ESICM ACADEMY
Faculty
Course Directors:
Filipe SOUSA CARDOSO MD, Gastrenterologist, Hepatologist, Intensivist, Hospital Curry Cabral, Lisbon, Portugal
Julia WENDON MD, Professor Intensive care medicine, King’s College Hospital, London, United Kingdom; Chair of the Congress Committee, ESICM
Endorsement: The Course is endorsed by the the Feeding, Rehabilitation, Endocrinology & Metabolism section, ESICM.
Objectives
- Assess and manage critically ill patients with cirrhosis and acute-on-chronic liver failure (AoCLF), including recognition of major complications and appropriate timing for referral and transplantation.
- Diagnose and manage acute pancreatitis in the ICU, including identification of complications and indications for interventional radiology and/or surgical escalation.
- Apply principles of post–liver transplant intensive care, including recognition and management of common complications and safe care outside specialist transplant centres.
- Anticipate and manage ICU issues related to liver trauma and major liver and pancreatic surgery, including expected post-operative and trauma-related complications.
- Recognise and manage liver dysfunction and acute liver failure in critical illness, including key complications and indications for escalation of care and transfer to specialist centres.
Programme Content
- Cirrhosis and AoCLF
- Acute pancreatitis
- Post–liver transplant care
- Liver trauma and HPB surgeryLiver dysfunction and acute liver failure
Target
- Intensivists, anaesthesiologists, trainees, and allied health professionals involved in the care of critically ill patients with liver and pancreatic disease.
Accreditation
An application will be made to the UEMS EACCME® for CME accreditation of this event.
