Deeply cultivate, constantly improve, and gather the strength of the entire industry towards the future

From September 17th to 19th, 2026, the "2026 Academic Conference of the Critical Care Medicine Branch of the Chinese Geriatrics Society" was successfully held in Hangzhou, hosted by the Critical Care Medicine Branch of the Chinese Geriatrics Society. This conference, with the theme of "Deepening, Improving, and Moving towards the Future", has carefully set up distinctive sections such as special lectures, academic discussions, consensus interpretations, and MDT management for complex cases. It focuses on the clinical pain points and academic frontiers in the field of geriatric critical care, effectively establishing a national platform for academic exchanges and experience sharing in the field of geriatric critical care medicine. Professor Yan Jing, the chairperson of the Critical Care Medicine Branch of the Chinese Geriatrics Society, over 60 vice-chairpersons and branch members, as well as representatives from various fields related to geriatric critical care medicine across the country, totaling nearly 200 people, attended the conference together.

Opening ceremony of the conference: Affirming the achievements of the branch and offering words of encouragement for the development of the industry

Professor Yan Jing, the chairperson, delivered the opening speech, fully affirming the remarkable achievements made by the branch under the leadership of Party building in academic exchanges, talent cultivation, business guidance and scientific research innovation. She not only expressed high expectations for the future development of the branch, but also encouraged it to continue to focus on its professional characteristics, gather the strength of all parties, and take reform and innovation as the lead to promote the high-quality development of geriatric critical care medicine in China. Make greater contributions to the cause of elderly health.

Expert Consensus Interpretation: Focusing on Full-cycle Management to Empower Clinical Practice

During this conference, a special session will be held concurrently to interpret the upcoming "Chinese Expert Consensus on the Full-Cycle Multi-Disciplinary Management of Elderly Critical Care Patients". This consensus was jointly formulated by the Critical Care Medicine Branch and national experts. It puts forward standardized recommendation opinions on the core issues of the full-cycle and multi-disciplinary management of elderly critically ill patients and will become the latest guiding document in the field of geriatric critical care.

At the meeting, Professor Yan Jing systematically interpreted the consensus, deeply expounded on the core concepts and implementation paths of the full-cycle multi-disciplinary management of elderly critically ill patients, provided authoritative guidance for the standardized and homogenized management of elderly critically ill patients, and facilitated the practical application of the consensus content in clinical practice.

Academic Session: Keynote guidance, multi-dimensional discussion, and empowerment

This conference closely adheres to the core theme of "Deepening, Advancing, and Moving towards the Future", meticulously arranging multiple special reports to comprehensively cover key issues in the field of geriatric critical care medicine. The Shock and Hemodynamics section conducts in-depth discussions on hot topics such as individualized MAP targets for septic shock in the elderly, the application of vasoactive drugs, fluid deresuscitation, and the assessment of microcirculation and tissue perfusion. Interpretation of the timing of CRRT and Anticoagulation Strategies under the 2026 KDIGO New Recommendations in the Acute Kidney Injury Section The respiratory and Weaning section focuses on lung protection for elderly ARDS patients, early warning of weaning difficulties, and management of diaphragmatic fatigue during weaning. The Nutrition and rehabilitation section explores the early protein supply, the full-process nutritional monitoring of elderly patients with severe conditions, and the implementation path of severe rehabilitation. In addition, topics such as thrombocytopenia in critically ill patients, COVID-19 complicated with fungal infection in elderly critically ill patients, ICU sedation, critical care ultrasound, volume management of septic cardiomyopathy, and refined management of the functions of the "heart-lung-kidney" interactive organs were also very impressive.

The academic discussion session organized in-depth exchanges and experience sharing among experts around the above-mentioned diagnostic and therapeutic difficulties. A total of 17 special topic discussions were held, with a lively atmosphere on the spot, achieving the collision of viewpoints and mutual learning of experiences.

Case Study: MDT Management Practice for Complex Cases Throughout the Entire Process

The conference set up a special session on the full-process MDT management practice for complex cases and conducted a case discussion with "A volume Tug-of-War in an elderly patient with septic shock complicated with coronary heart Disease" as the entry point. Through the review and presentation of real clinical cases, practical experience and clinical thinking in the diagnosis and treatment of elderly critical care are conveyed, providing practical references for clinical work.

Highlighting industry leadership to contribute to the construction of a Healthy China

This conference integrates cutting-edge academic exchanges and multi-dimensional cooperation and sharing. Through a variety of academic sessions, it conveys the latest research achievements and clinical experience to the industry, and builds a cross-regional collaboration bridge for the field of geriatric critical care medicine across the country. It not only fully demonstrates the academic leading position of the Critical Care Medicine Branch of the Chinese Geriatrics Society in the industry, but also directly shows the vigorous and upward development trend of the field of geriatric critical care medicine in China. Looking ahead, it is believed that under the leadership of the Chinese Society of Geriatrics, the branch will adhere to the core of Party building leadership, uphold the pursuit of "deepening, improving, and moving towards the future", continuously gather industry forces and deepen academic innovation in the field of geriatric critical care medicine, and constantly achieve new breakthroughs in improving diagnosis and treatment norms, transforming technological achievements, and building a talent team. Make greater contributions to promoting the construction of a Healthy China and ensuring the health and well-being of the elderly.