Renal Study Day: Critical Care Nephrology

This study day provides a comprehensive overview of the management of acute kidney injury (AKI) and renal replacement therapy (RRT) in the critically ill patient.

The day will address how AKI is identified and managed across the ICU through to the practical delivery of continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) and the complexities of the nephrology–ICU interface. Participants will develop their understanding of key clinical decisions in CRRT — including circuit anticoagulation, pharmacological and nutritional dosing adjustments, and the transition between modalities — supported throughout by expert-led case-based discussions and interactive debate.

The day will also explore AKI in the context of liver failure and electrolyte disturbances, particularly challenging patient cohorts, and will highlight the importance of multi-professional collaboration in optimising outcomes across the renal care pathway.

We will also review the revised KDIGO 2026 International AKI guidelines and highlight important new recommendations and changes.

Learning Objectives

To describe current best practice in the identification and management of AKI in the critically ill patient
To explain the principles of CRRT and understand current evidence, including how to set up and monitor a safe and effective CRRT programme.
To apply evidence-based approaches to pharmacological and nutritional dosing in patients experiencing AKI and when receiving CRRT.
To discuss the management of fluid overload in critical illness, including rationale and strategies for de-resuscitation.
To recognise the complexities of the nephrology–ICU interface, including transitions between renal replacement modalities and AKI follow-up.
To identify the challenges and adaptations required when managing AKI and CRRT in special contexts, including liver failure and disorders of sodium balance.

Programme

09:00 - 09:10
Welcome and Introduction
Chairs: Giada Azzopardi and John Prowle

09:10 - 10:00
KDIGO Clinical Practice Guideline for AKI and AKD 2026 – Are we managing AKI in the ICU correctly?
Speaker: Marlies Ostermann
Q&A: John Prowle and Samira Bell

10:00 - 10:40
How to set up and monitor your citrate CRRT programme
Speaker: Chris Kirwan

10:40 - 10:50
Q&A Session
Sarah Burgess, Giada Azzopardi and John Prowle

10:50 - 11:00
Break

11:00 - 11:30
Nutritional requirements in CRRT
Speaker: Bruno Mafrici

11:30 - 12:00
Antibiotic dosing in AKI/CRRT
Speaker: David Sapsford

12:00 - 12:10
Q&A Session
Sarah Burgess, Giada Azzopardi and John Prowle

12:10 - 13:00
Lunch Break

13:00 - 13:45
Debate: Fluid (overload) management: Fast or Slow?
Speaker: John Silversides

13:45 - 14:25
Case-based discussion: Renal/ICU interface
Speakers: Samira Bell and Michelle Chong

14:25 - 14:35
Q&A Session
Sarah Burgess, Giada Azzopardi and John Prowle

14:35 - 14:45
Break

14:45 - 15:30
Case-based discussion: AKI and CRRT in liver failure
Speaker: Brian Hogan

15:30 - 16:15
Case-based discussion: Clinicopathological conference – Electrolytes and difficult cases
Speaker: John Prowle

16:15 - 16:25
Q&A Session
Sarah Burgess and Giada Azzopardi

16:25 - 16:30
Closing Remarks
Chairs: Giada Azzopardi and John Prowle

Pricing

Pricing

All prices are VAT exempt. Members benefit from significantly reduced rates.

Role	Member rate	Non-member rate
Consultant	£150	£265
SAS	£100	£170
Trainee	£100	£170
Nurse	£100	£170
AHP	£100	£170
Associate	£100	£170
ACCP	£100	£170
Pharmacist	£100	£170
Student	£50	£75

Group bookings

Group bookings can be made for multiple delegates and paid by credit card via the event booking page.

We are also able to invoice for group bookings of 10 or more delegates, or where the total value is over £500. Group bookings can only be made up to 6 weeks in advance of an event and must be paid in full prior to the event date to avoid tickets being cancelled.

To book a group via invoice, please download the form below, complete and return to events@ics.ac.uk.