Moving the clinical, research and educational aspects of AKI forward
Welcome to the
ACUTE KIDNEY INJURY NETWORK
AKIN (Acute Kidney Injury Network) represents an
international interdisciplinary group of adult and
pediatric nephrologists and critical care physicians,
and others interested in Acute Kidney Injury (AKI).
The intended products are joint agenda from the groups that
will move the clinical, research and educational aspects of this field
forward. We anticipate that in this collaborative effort interested
groups and experts worldwide will facilitate the advancement of
knowledge that will ultimately result in evidence based practice
recommendations that can be used to improve the care of
patients with AKI.
ANNOUNCEMENTS For complete conference list, see Upcoming Events
ESICM Summer Conference Acute Kidney Injury June 28-29, 2012 Lyon, France
The easy availability of renal replacement therapy in
modern ICUs makes us forget the serious consequences for
patients suffering from a failing kidney. Recent changes in
comprehension of the pathophysiology as well as clinical
presentation and outcome lead to the new terminology
Acute Kidney Injury representing a syndrome with systemic
consequences.
Topics • Definition, pathophysiology and epidemiology
• New biomarkers for improved diagnosis,
prevention and management
• Prevention and treatment
• Timing, modalities and dosing of CRRT
• Anticoagulation strategies
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CRRT 2013 February 12-15, 2013 At the Hilton Bayfront San Diego!
The 17th CRRT conference is designed to provide an up-to-date
review of the latest developments and research in the field
of ICU medicine, nephrology and CRRT. Abstract Deadline:December 12, 2012 More
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Invitation to
Participate
Do you have a study which is designed to answer key questions in AKI?
Do you wish to participate in ongoing studies?
Would you like to monitor studies currently being developed to measure the incidence, prevalence, risk factors, treatment and outcome of AKI?
Centers around the world are being invited to participate in this multinational study group so participation at any level is encouraged. more info
