2nd Alfred ICU Nutrition Symposium & 37th AuSPEN Annual Scientific Meeting

<body>The Alfred ICU and their Major Sponsor Baxter have joined forces with AuSPEN to offer a joint three day educational meeting focusing on Nutrition in the Critically Ill and Nutrition across the spectrum. Both organising committees are delighted to be presenting International speakers Prof Mette Berger from Lausanne and Prof Alastair Forbes from the UK along with a host of Interstate speakers who are leaders in their fields. The programs focus on the latest evidence and research in nutrition and its practical application at the bedside This 2-day symposium provides a unique opportunity for those involved in provision of care for critically ill patients. Join with the broad representation from expert dietitians, doctors, surgeons, nursing staff, and other allied health - both attending and presenting at this forum. The focus will be on current evidence based theory, and integrating that with actual practice. The programme will involve keynote addresses, short presentations, case studies, expert panel discussions, and time for interactive participation. CONTENT INCLUDING... What??????s in the bag? The composition of enteral and parenteral solutions. Should we feed in the operating theatre? ??????Do not feed my surgical patient!?????? What should you do? Malnutrition in the ICU. Can we reliably detect it? Pharmaconutrition in the ICU. The modern concept in critical illness. Sustainable gold standards: nutritional services for your ICU. SPEAKERS: Daren HEYLAND (Canada) Marianne CHAPMAN (Intensivist, Adelaide) Peter DEVITT (Surgeon, Adelaide) In addition to other local Intensivists and Dietitians The Alfred Intensive care is a 45 Bed state of the art intensive care with a strong focus on research and education. The Alfred??????s multidisciplinary emphasis on nutrition therapy in practice as well as research has provided the stimulus for this exciting evidence based symposium. The aim is to bring the novice up to speed and to challenge the dogma of the expert in a 2 day event which promises to be relaxed and enjoyable, with the opportunity to network whilst gaining valuable CME points. Book early to get the early bird rate, and don??????t delay accommodation bookings as it is a busy Spring Racing Carnival week. Come for Nutrition, stay for the racing.</body>