The mission of the WSACS is to promote research, foster education, and improve the survival of patients with intra-abdominal hypertension (IAH) and/or abdominal compartment syndrome (ACS) All who have an interest in the diagnosis, management, and/or treatment of IAH / ACS are invited to join the Society.
Upcoming IAH / ACS Lectures and Meetings
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| 10 August 2011 | Fifth World Congress on the Abdominal Compartment Syndrome (WCACS) | Walt Disney's Yacht and Beach Club Resort | Orlando, Florida, USA |
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WSACS Sponsors Pre-Symposium Session at 30th ISICEM Meeting in Brussels
The WSACS sponsored a pre-symposium course entitled "Second Update on Abdominal Compartment Syndrome" at the ISICEM meeting on March 8th, 2010. Moderated by Manu Malbrain, MD, PhD and Jan De Waele, MD, PhD, the course was a comprehensive review of current and emerging concepts in intra-abdominal hypertension and the abdominal compartment syndrome for critical care physicians. The Powerpoint slides from this educational symposium are now available for review online. In addition, the audio mp3 files for each lecture may be downloaded to your computer or mp3 player so that you may listen to the lectures at your leisure.
Consensus and Perspectives on Temporary Abdominal Closure of the Open Abdomen
A highlight of the Fourth World Congress on the Abdominal Compartment Syndrome (WCACS) in Dublin was the afternoon session sponsored by KCI entitled "Consensus and Perspectives on Temporary Abdominal Closure of the Open Abdomen". Moderated by Michael Sugrue MD, the faculty for this session included Martin Bjorck MD, Mark Kaplan MD, Michael Cheatham MD, and Alastair Windsor MD. The video of these lectures is now available online. We encourage those with an interest in the open abdomen to review these state-of-the-art lectures on temporary abdominal closures.
Clinical Trials Working Group (CTWG)
The WSACS Clinical Trials Working Group (CTWG) was formed to design and carry out prospective research on IAH and ACS. It represents a major function of the WSACS. Eighteen different study proposals presented at the Third World Congress on the Abdominal Compartment Syndrome (WCACS) are currently being reviewed by the CTWG. Selected studies will be posted on this website in the coming months and study sites will be solicited. If you are interested in becoming a CTWG study site or wish to submit research proposals, please complete the CTWG Investigator Interest Form
WSACS Membership Dues
The WSACS highly values each of its members. Membership dues are 50 euros per year. If you have not paid your dues for 2010, please do so. To pay your membership dues, please click on the link below or contact the WSACS secretariat.
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