COURSE DESCRIPTION

# The main objective of the Course is to review the pathophysiological and clinical advances in fluid, electrolyte and acid-base metabolism for the practicing clinician

# The Course has been organised as a in-depth review, so as to provide a thorough and exhaustive update for physician involved in the clinical care of patients with fluid, electrolyte and acid-base disorders

# A distinctive feature will be the opportunity for the audience to bring the results of physiological studies and clinical investigations into practical use for daily patient care in different clinical settings

# A faculty of outstanding clinicians and well reputed teachers who have directly contributed to major advances in the field of electrolyte and acid-base metabolism has been formed.

# The material will be presented in different formats, including formal lectures and case-based interactive workshops, highlightning the most important clinical issues of diagnosis and therapy.

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Who should attend

The Course is aimed at a multidisciplinary audience, thus providing the right environment to foster learning and mutually beneficial exchanges:

•  Internal medicine

•  Nephrology

•  Critical Care Medicine

•  Cardiology

•  Endocrinology

•  Hypertension

•  Surgery

What the Course will provide to participants

# An understanding of the clinically relevant advances that have been made in fluid, acid-base and electrolyte metabolism

# Recommendations for optimal management of common disorders of fluid, electrolytes and acid-base metabolism

# A complete syllabus containing copies of key slides and updated bibliographies.

Objectives of the Course

Upon completion of the Course, attendees should be able to

•  discuss new developments and trends in fluid, electrolyte and acid-base metabolism

•  apply current and updated concepts to their clinical practice

•  integrate new research data with clinical practice, in order to reach appropriate treatment decisions