Clinical Practice Session
Fluid Therapy in Critical Care: Innovations, Controversies, and Future Directions
November 07, 2025 | 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Location: Room 320A, Convention Center
Session Description
Fluid therapy in critically ill patients is evolving rapidly, with emerging evidence reshaping the debate on fluid composition, timing, and volume assessment. This session dives into the latest research, technological advances, and practical strategies for fluid resuscitation, maintenance, and de-resuscitation. This session explores the nuanced interplay of fluid management with acid-base balance, inflammation, and kidney outcomes, highlighting challenges and controversies in the intensive care unit.
Learning Objective(s)
- Evaluate the role of fluid composition (balanced vs. unbalanced) in acid-base homeostasis and long-term patient outcomes
- Explain how novel biomarkers and advanced monitoring tools can be integrated to optimize fluid resuscitation and de-resuscitation strategies
- Describe the implications of fluid overload for systemic inflammation, organ recovery, and the timing of kidney replacement therapy
- Identify emerging therapeutic approaches and future directions in fluid therapy, including artificial intelligence-guided decision support systems
Learning Pathway(s)
- Fluid‚ Electrolyte‚ and Acid-Base Disorders
- AKI and Critical Care
Moderators
Presentations
- Fluid Composition and Acid-Base Balance: Unraveling the Evidence
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
- Resuscitation in Shock: Timing, Strategies, and End Points
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
- Precision Fluid Therapy: Tools and Techniques for Tailored Care
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
- De-Resuscitation and Fluid Overload: Managing the Tipping Point
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM