Intra-abdominal hypertension – The ARDS of the gut
Program Description / Statement of Need:
Intraabdominal hypertension (IAH) and the abdominal compartment syndrome (ACS) are caused by a systemic inflammatory response in concert with aggressive fluid resuscitation. The syndrome affects a broad spectrum of critically ill patients ranging from severe sepsis to major trauma. Attendees will leave with an in-depth understanding of the pathophysiology of intra-abdominal hypertension– why capillary leak caused by indiscriminate inflammatory response impacts almost every organ in the body – as well as insights into the many bedside medical interventions that can be undertaken to achieve improved outcomes and reduced resource utilization. Finally, they will also be exposed to cost analysis data from recent clinical trials demonstrating both increased survival and decreased resource utilization when IAH is detected early and aggressively treated with medical and surgical therapies.
Target Audience:
This program has been designed for a multidisciplinary physician and nurse audience including: ICU / Anesthesia / Peri-op / Intensivists / Trauma / Critical Care
Program Objectives:
By the end of the session the participant will be able to:
- Recognize that intra-abdominal hypertension occurs in all ICU populations, especially those with systemic inflammatory response syndrome.
- Understand the pathophysiology effects of intra-abdominal hypertension (IAH) on all of the body’s major organs.
- Recognize that early detection and intervention for intra-abdominal hypertension before the abdominal compartment syndrome develops results in reduced ICU length of stay, improved outcomes and lower mortality.
- Read the learning objectives above
- View the on-line program. You may view this is in more than one session, and may pause or repeat any portion of the presentation if you need to.
- Take the post-test
- Complete the program evaluation and CME registration. A CE certificate will be emailed to you within 30 days.
Accreditation:
This CME activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint sponsorship of The Institute for Medical Studies (IMS) and ScientiaCME. IMS is accredited by the ACCME to provide CME for physicians. IMS designates this educational activity for a maximum of 0.75 hours AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ . Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Nurses may claim credit for activities approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ in most states, for up to 50% of the nursing requirement for recertification. This course is designated for 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
Release Date: July 1, 2009
Expiration Date: June 30, 2011
Faculty: Timothy R. Wolfe, MD
Faculty Disclosures
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On-line symposium:
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Instructions:
Download the Presentation (optional)
Complete the Symposium Evaluation and Request CE Certificate
