International Fluid Academy (IFA)

SOCII HONORIS CAUSA SOCIETATIS POLONIAE ANAESTHESIOLOGIAE ET INTENSIVAE THERAPIAE It is a great privilege to have received the award of honorary member of the Polish Society of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Therapy during the last XXI International Congress of the Polish Society of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Therapy at the Polish Baltic Philharmonia Frederic Chopin in Gdansk. Over the last few years I enjoyed the work as associate editor of the journal Anaesthesiology Intensive Therapy in collaboration with the International Fluid Academy (IFA), publishing the proceedings and invited reviews. Thank you Radosław Owczuk ! Medical University of Lublin AZ Oudenaarde MEDAMAN Wojciech Dabrowski Mirosław Czuczwar Link to Via Medica congress website: https://lnkd.in/e6e-gHk4

Become a fluid champion now! Yesterday we finished a succesful International Fluid Academy (IFA) #IFADmini Symposium during the International Anesthesia and Critical Care Conference, in Abu Dhabi, UAE. It was a privilege and honour to contribute as invited #Keynote speaker to the #IACCC and #IFADmini symposium, where I had the chance to explore and explain the latest advancements in fluid management within anesthesia and critical care. Connecting with peers from across the #MENA region made for a truly engaging experience, and I’m excited to see this momentum drive the implementation of #fluidstewardship programs throughout the #UAE The exchange of knowledge and ideas was outstanding, and I’m deeply grateful to be part of such a dynamic community that’s focused on advancing patient care. A big thank you to the organizers, especially Dr. Yasser Zaghloul and Prof. Ahmed Taha, and to my IFA colleagues Niels Van Regenmortel, Prof. Jihad Mallat, MD, PhD, Prashant Nasa, and all the amazing attendees who made this event a true success! Special congratulations to the 3 winners of the POST-TEST examination that won a copy of the Fluid Blue Book 🎉! Program Highlights: 🧑🏫 Theoretical lectures: ➡ 10 D's of fluid stewardship ➡ Fluid responsiveness ➡ Fluid accumulation syndrome ➡ Fluid guidelines & practice (in sepsis, trauma, burns, DKA, TBI...) ➡ Body fluid composition using bio-electrical impedance analysis 🚀 Become a Fluid Champion by completing the FREE online course: https://lnkd.in/erK22vvQ To continue building the different UAE chapters in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Sharjah! 💡

⁉️ Did you know the first IV fluids were made during the 1832 cholera epidemic? Dr. Thomas Latta saved lives by creating a saltwater solution similar to blood plasma, laying the groundwork for modern IV therapy. 💦 🌍 Join us for Lesson 4 of The Basic Fluid Champion Course, where Dr. Niels Van Regenmortel dives deep into IV fluid mechanics and oncotic properties. This session goes beyond what’s in the IV bag to explore how fluids interact with the body’s compartments, emphasizing the role of the endothelial glycocalyx—a critical but often overlooked structure that shapes fluid distribution and challenges traditional therapy models. 💡 Curious about how colloid solutions have evolved and their impact on clinical outcomes? Sign up now to enhance your expertise in fluid management and patient care! 👇 ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eNZ9z6Tv #FluidTherapy #IVFluids #OncoticPressure #EndothelialGlycocalyx #Colloids #CriticalCare #FluidManagement #HealthcareEducation #ClinicalPractice #MedicalScience

🌎 Counting down to IFADmini São Paulo! 🌎 Don't miss out on this opportunity to connect, learn, and elevate your knowledge in fluid therapy! Join us on November 13th in São Paulo to engage with the latest developments in fluid therapy presented by highly regarded specialists including Adrian Wong, Monnet Xavier, Flavio Nacul, Suzana Lobo, and many more! 🔥 💡 Join our Members Portal to dive deeper into discussions, access exclusive content, and be a part of a thriving community passionate about fluid management. ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eYNzTE_A

Join the Refresher Course on Cardiovascular and Respiratory Physiology Applied to Intensive Care Medicine, December 3-5! Watch Prof. Monnet Xavier give you a sneak peek into the course, covering vital topics like #mechanicalventilation, #fluid management, #ECMO, and more. Plus, small group workshops are designed to help improve your everyday practice! Secure your spot now at https://lnkd.in/exWScB2e #learnwithisicem #MedEd #ICM #IntensiveCare #medicaleducation #cardiovascularphysiology #respiratoryphysiology

Prof Manu Malbrain, the International Fluid Academy (IFA) co-founder and President visited the 40-bed #ICU at the Hospital Sungai Buloh in Kuala Lumpur doing an ICU ward-round with some hands-on, #POCUS and bedside teaching. The meeting was hosted by Dr Yeh-Han Poh, the freshly nominated chair of the IFA chapter Malaysia during the inaugural #IFADmini on September 8th. 🙏 Terima Kasih 🙏

💡 Did you know that osmolality and tonicity aren't just crucial in healthcare but also play a role in how plants maintain structure and even how pickles stay crunchy? Just as plants use osmolality to manage water, clinicians use it to balance IV fluids in the body for optimal patient care. 🧐 💦 Discover the Secrets of IV Fluids – for Free! 💦 In our Basic Fluid Champion Course, Dr. Niels Van Regenmortel explores the intricate science of intravenous fluids, focusing on osmolality and tonicity—key factors that determine fluid distribution within the body. This session equips healthcare professionals with a deep understanding of how IV fluids interact with cellular compartments, allowing for precise and effective fluid management in clinical practice. Don’t miss this opportunity to elevate your expertise in fluid therapy—enroll for free today! 🔗 Ready to become a fluid champion? Enroll now! 👇 https://lnkd.in/eNZ9z6Tv - Niels Van Regenmortel - Adrian Wong - Monnet Xavier - Paul Elbers - Manu Malbrain #FluidChampion #IVFluids #FluidManagement #HealthcareEducation #FreeCourse #MedicalScience #Osmolality #Tonicity

SOCII HONORIS CAUSA SOCIETATIS POLONIAE ANAESTHESIOLOGIAE ET INTENSIVAE THERAPIAE It is a great privilege to have received the award of honorary member of the Polish Society of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Therapy during the last XXI International Congress of the Polish Society of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Therapy at the Polish Baltic Philharmonia Frederic Chopin in Gdansk. Over the last few years I enjoyed the work as associate editor of the journal Anaesthesiology Intensive Therapy in collaboration with the International Fluid Academy (IFA), publishing the proceedings and invited reviews. Thank you Radosław Owczuk ! Medical University of Lublin AZ Oudenaarde MEDAMAN Wojciech Dabrowski Mirosław Czuczwar Link to Via Medica congress website: https://lnkd.in/e6e-gHk4

🌍 Join us for the Hedenstierna Laboratory MasterClass Symposium! 📅 October 25th 📍 Uppsala, Sweden 🇸🇪 🔬 Theme: "A Physiological Approach to Circulatory Failure in Anaesthesia and Intensive Care" This renowned academic event, established in 2011 to honor Professor Göran Hedenstierna, brings together top scientists to discuss the latest in intensive care and anaesthesia. Engage in high-level discussions with Manu Malbrain, Monnet Xavier, Michelle Chew, and more! 🔗 View the full program here https://lnkd.in/eQWbjMYx ✨ Want more exciting events? Check out our event page to stay updated on future opportunities! ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eP3gpmpQ #HedenstiernaMasterClass #Anaesthesia #IntensiveCare #CirculatoryFailure #MedicalSymposium

Description The International Fluid Academy (IFA) started as a local initiative from the pharmaceutical working group on fluids from the Ziekenhuis Netwerk Antwerpen (www.zna.be). Today iFAD is integrated within the not-for-profit charitable organization iMERiT, International Medical Education and Research Initiative, under Belgian law (Belgian National Tax Number: 0559836092, for more information see UIA – Union of International Associations https://lnkd.in/di_wBWKW), and as such the iFAD Organising Committee strongly recognizes and values a constructive partnership with the industry via unrestricted educational grants. The initial IFA founders are Prof Dr Manu Malbrain, internist-intensivist and former ICU director at the ZNA Stuivenberg hospital (2002-2017), University Hospital Brussels and VUB (2017-2020) and currently affiliated with the First Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Therapy (2021-) of the Medical University of Lublin in Poland (manu.malbrain@telenet.be) and Dr Niels Van Regenmortel, internist-intensivist, present ICU director at the ZNA Stuivenberg hospital (niels.vanregenmortel@zna.be). The International Fluid Academy (IFA) was founded in 2011 during the 1st International Fluid Academy Day (iFAD) meeting by international physicians and intensivists who recognized the need for a cohesive approach to support its mission statement promoting research and fostering education on fluid management and organ function monitoring. Thereby potentially improving the survival of critically ill patients by bringing together physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and others from various clinical disciplines. To achieve this goal, the IFA supports collaborative research projects, surveys, guideline development, joint data registration, and international exchange of healthcare workers and researchers. We invite members to follow @Fluid_Academy and to check the members portal for more information on fluid management and hemodynamic monitoring (under the different FOAM resources): https://lnkd.in/dvKQxypk. Recently the basic fluid champion course was launched as well as a centres of excellence on fluid stewardship program. While it remains a fledging society, the IFA has arguably accomplished a great deal in its past decade including the development of evidence-based medicine consensus definitions and recommendations statements, publication of the first textbook on Rational Fluid Management as well as a monograph of cutting-edge research findings, and development of a worldwide network of clinicians and research scientists.