Chia-Lin Wu Taiwan

Chia-Lin Wu
Chia-Lin Wu is an Associate Professor at the College of Medicine, National Chung Hsing University, and an Attending Physician in the Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, at Changhua Christian Hospital, where he has also served as Director of the Peritoneal Dialysis Center since 2017. Dr. Wu earned his M.D. from China Medical University in 2004 and completed his Ph.D. at the Institute of Clinical Medicine, National Yang-Ming University, in 2020. He trained through an internship at Taipei Veterans General Hospital, residencies at National Taiwan University Hospital and Shin Kong Wu Ho-Su Memorial Hospital, and a nephrology fellowship at Changhua Christian Hospital. He joined the hospital as an attending physician in 2011 and has since held academic appointments at Chung Shan Medical University and National Chung Hsing University, advancing from Adjunct Assistant Professor to Associate Professor. His clinical and translational research spans chronic kidney disease, peritoneal dialysis, acute kidney injury, hemodialysis vascular access, and uremic toxin biology, with a particular focus on peritoneal fibrosis, body composition and fluid status in dialysis patients, and outcomes research using large population-based cohorts. He has authored or co-authored more than 60 peer-reviewed publications in journals including Clinical Science, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology, Scientific Reports, and Journal of Cellular and Molecular Medicine, frequently as first or corresponding author. Dr. Wu is an active peer reviewer for numerous international journals, including the American Journal of Kidney Disease, Clinical Kidney Journal, American Journal of Nephrology, and Free Radical Biology and Medicine, and continues to contribute to advancing the understanding and treatment of kidney disease.

18th September 2026 Friday

Time Session
08:00
15:30
(Pre-Congress Workshop)
  • Mu-Chi Chung Speaker Acute PD in AKI: Why, When, and How?
    Chih-Ching Lin Moderator
    Ching-Chung Hsiao Moderator
  • Yu-Wei Chen Speaker
    Chih-Ching Lin Moderator
    Ching-Chung Hsiao Moderator
  • Hsuan-Jen Lin Speaker Case-Based Demonstration and DiscussionPrescription Design and Adjustment Exercises (Case-based discussion)Troubleshooting Common ICU Problems (Case-based discussion)
    Chih-Ching Lin Moderator
    Ching-Chung Hsiao Moderator
  • Che-Yi Chou Speaker Acute PD: Physiology, Prescription, and Technique (Surgical vs Percutaneous Implantation)Acute peritoneal dialysis (PD) is an effective, underutilized method for treating acute kidney injury through optimized, high-volume automated regimens. While percutaneous bedside insertion offers rapid, resource-efficient access for critically ill patients, surgical techniques provide better visualization and lower early leak rates.Prescription Design and Adjustment Exercises (Case-based discussion)This interactive, case-based discussion session focuses on the practical application of peritoneal dialysis (PD) prescription design and dynamic troubleshooting. Clinical practitioners often face challenges when translating standard PD guidelines into individualized patient care, particularly when balancing solute clearance, ultrafiltration goals, and patient lifestyle preferences. Utilizing a series of real-world patient scenarios, this session guides participants through the step-by-step process of calculating initial automated PD (APD) and continuous ambulatory PD (CAPD) prescriptions based on residual renal function and peritoneal membrane transport characteristics. Participants will actively analyze clinical data from cases demonstrating inadequate clearance, fluid overload, and metabolic complications. Through hands-on exercises, attendees will learn to systematically adjust dwell times, exchange volumes, and dextrose concentrations to optimize therapy. By the conclusion of this session, participants will possess the critical thinking skills necessary to confidently manipulate PD prescription variables, manage common prescription failures, and improve long-term patient outcomes.Troubleshooting Common ICU Problems (Case-based discussion) This interactive, case-based discussion session addresses the rapid identification and management of critical mechanical, metabolic, and infectious complications in the intensive care unit. Using realistic patient scenarios, clinicians will practice troubleshooting ventilator dyssynchrony, hemodynamic instability, continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) circuit alarms, and acute metabolic crises. Through hands-on exercises, participants will interpret real-time clinical data, isolate root causes, and execute immediate corrective interventions. This session equips multidisciplinary ICU teams with the critical thinking skills, diagnostic algorithms, and collaborative strategies necessary to resolve technical failures promptly and improve patient outcomes in high-stress environments.
    Ben-Chung Cheng Moderator
    Wei-Cheng Tseng Moderator
  • Yu-Cyuan Hong Speaker Complication Management in Acute PD (UF Failure, Acidosis, Lytes, Peritonitis)Acute peritoneal dialysis remains a practical option for AKI when hemodynamic instability, coagulopathy, absent vascular access, or resource constraints limit extracorporeal therapy. Its complication profile, however, differs from that of chronic PD: the catheter is freshly placed, the membrane is acutely inflamed and often high-transport, exchanges are rapid and hypertonic. First, inadequate ultrafiltration is separated into mechanical causes (catheter malposition, omental wrap, leak to pleural or subcutaneous tracking) and membrane-prescription causes. Management follows from that division — imaging and repositioning, or shortened dwell and adjusted tonicity — rather than reflexive escalation of dextrose concentration. Electrolyte complications follow directly from the prescription: hypokalemia from potassium-free dialysate compounded by glucose-driven intracellular shift; hypernatremia from sodium sieving during short hypertonic dwells; Peritonitis in acute PD differs from its chronic counterpart. Risk is front-loaded by bedside insertion, immediate use, and repeated manual exchanges, so prevention rests on closed connectology, cycling, and minimal manipulation. Short dwells dilute the effluent cell count, making neutrophil percentage more reliable than the absolute number; in a sedated septic patient the first sign may be falling ultrafiltration.
    Ben-Chung Cheng Moderator
    Wei-Cheng Tseng Moderator
  • Chia-Lin Wu Speaker Integration of Acute PD into AKI ProgramsAcute kidney injury (AKI) affects 30–60% of critically ill patients, and dialysis-requiring AKI carries substantial short-term mortality and long-term risk of chronic kidney disease. While continuous renal replacement therapy and intermittent hemodialysis remain the default modalities in most high-income ICUs, acute peritoneal dialysis (PD) has re-emerged as a guideline-supported, outcome-comparable alternative—particularly valuable when vascular access, anticoagulation, or extracorporeal capacity are limited. The 2020 ISPD guideline update has standardized safe prescribing, and the COVID-19 pandemic demonstrated that acute PD programs can be stood up rapidly under pressure, with outcomes consistent with standard care. This presentation argues that the principal barriers to integrating acute PD into AKI programs are not clinical but organizational. Drawing on international literature and regional case experience, it presents a practical framework for building a program: catheter access and prescription fundamentals; a genuine nephrology–intensivist–nursing collaborative model with defined roles and governance; structured training pathways for catheter insertion and bedside nursing delivery, including simulation-based approaches used in low-resource settings; logistics planning for supply chains, staffing, and cost; and strategies for overcoming institutional barriers such as credentialing, reimbursement, and clinician culture.
    Ben-Chung Cheng Moderator
    Wei-Cheng Tseng Moderator
  • Ben-Chung Cheng Speaker
  • Che-Yi Chou Speaker Acute PD: Physiology, Prescription, and Technique (Surgical vs Percutaneous Implantation)Acute peritoneal dialysis (PD) is an effective, underutilized method for treating acute kidney injury through optimized, high-volume automated regimens. While percutaneous bedside insertion offers rapid, resource-efficient access for critically ill patients, surgical techniques provide better visualization and lower early leak rates.Prescription Design and Adjustment Exercises (Case-based discussion)This interactive, case-based discussion session focuses on the practical application of peritoneal dialysis (PD) prescription design and dynamic troubleshooting. Clinical practitioners often face challenges when translating standard PD guidelines into individualized patient care, particularly when balancing solute clearance, ultrafiltration goals, and patient lifestyle preferences. Utilizing a series of real-world patient scenarios, this session guides participants through the step-by-step process of calculating initial automated PD (APD) and continuous ambulatory PD (CAPD) prescriptions based on residual renal function and peritoneal membrane transport characteristics. Participants will actively analyze clinical data from cases demonstrating inadequate clearance, fluid overload, and metabolic complications. Through hands-on exercises, attendees will learn to systematically adjust dwell times, exchange volumes, and dextrose concentrations to optimize therapy. By the conclusion of this session, participants will possess the critical thinking skills necessary to confidently manipulate PD prescription variables, manage common prescription failures, and improve long-term patient outcomes.Troubleshooting Common ICU Problems (Case-based discussion) This interactive, case-based discussion session addresses the rapid identification and management of critical mechanical, metabolic, and infectious complications in the intensive care unit. Using realistic patient scenarios, clinicians will practice troubleshooting ventilator dyssynchrony, hemodynamic instability, continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) circuit alarms, and acute metabolic crises. Through hands-on exercises, participants will interpret real-time clinical data, isolate root causes, and execute immediate corrective interventions. This session equips multidisciplinary ICU teams with the critical thinking skills, diagnostic algorithms, and collaborative strategies necessary to resolve technical failures promptly and improve patient outcomes in high-stress environments.
  • Che-Yi Chou Speaker Acute PD: Physiology, Prescription, and Technique (Surgical vs Percutaneous Implantation)Acute peritoneal dialysis (PD) is an effective, underutilized method for treating acute kidney injury through optimized, high-volume automated regimens. While percutaneous bedside insertion offers rapid, resource-efficient access for critically ill patients, surgical techniques provide better visualization and lower early leak rates.Prescription Design and Adjustment Exercises (Case-based discussion)This interactive, case-based discussion session focuses on the practical application of peritoneal dialysis (PD) prescription design and dynamic troubleshooting. Clinical practitioners often face challenges when translating standard PD guidelines into individualized patient care, particularly when balancing solute clearance, ultrafiltration goals, and patient lifestyle preferences. Utilizing a series of real-world patient scenarios, this session guides participants through the step-by-step process of calculating initial automated PD (APD) and continuous ambulatory PD (CAPD) prescriptions based on residual renal function and peritoneal membrane transport characteristics. Participants will actively analyze clinical data from cases demonstrating inadequate clearance, fluid overload, and metabolic complications. Through hands-on exercises, attendees will learn to systematically adjust dwell times, exchange volumes, and dextrose concentrations to optimize therapy. By the conclusion of this session, participants will possess the critical thinking skills necessary to confidently manipulate PD prescription variables, manage common prescription failures, and improve long-term patient outcomes.Troubleshooting Common ICU Problems (Case-based discussion) This interactive, case-based discussion session addresses the rapid identification and management of critical mechanical, metabolic, and infectious complications in the intensive care unit. Using realistic patient scenarios, clinicians will practice troubleshooting ventilator dyssynchrony, hemodynamic instability, continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) circuit alarms, and acute metabolic crises. Through hands-on exercises, participants will interpret real-time clinical data, isolate root causes, and execute immediate corrective interventions. This session equips multidisciplinary ICU teams with the critical thinking skills, diagnostic algorithms, and collaborative strategies necessary to resolve technical failures promptly and improve patient outcomes in high-stress environments.
    Hsuan-Jen Lin Speaker Case-Based Demonstration and DiscussionPrescription Design and Adjustment Exercises (Case-based discussion)Troubleshooting Common ICU Problems (Case-based discussion)
  • Che-Yi Chou Speaker Acute PD: Physiology, Prescription, and Technique (Surgical vs Percutaneous Implantation)Acute peritoneal dialysis (PD) is an effective, underutilized method for treating acute kidney injury through optimized, high-volume automated regimens. While percutaneous bedside insertion offers rapid, resource-efficient access for critically ill patients, surgical techniques provide better visualization and lower early leak rates.Prescription Design and Adjustment Exercises (Case-based discussion)This interactive, case-based discussion session focuses on the practical application of peritoneal dialysis (PD) prescription design and dynamic troubleshooting. Clinical practitioners often face challenges when translating standard PD guidelines into individualized patient care, particularly when balancing solute clearance, ultrafiltration goals, and patient lifestyle preferences. Utilizing a series of real-world patient scenarios, this session guides participants through the step-by-step process of calculating initial automated PD (APD) and continuous ambulatory PD (CAPD) prescriptions based on residual renal function and peritoneal membrane transport characteristics. Participants will actively analyze clinical data from cases demonstrating inadequate clearance, fluid overload, and metabolic complications. Through hands-on exercises, attendees will learn to systematically adjust dwell times, exchange volumes, and dextrose concentrations to optimize therapy. By the conclusion of this session, participants will possess the critical thinking skills necessary to confidently manipulate PD prescription variables, manage common prescription failures, and improve long-term patient outcomes.Troubleshooting Common ICU Problems (Case-based discussion) This interactive, case-based discussion session addresses the rapid identification and management of critical mechanical, metabolic, and infectious complications in the intensive care unit. Using realistic patient scenarios, clinicians will practice troubleshooting ventilator dyssynchrony, hemodynamic instability, continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) circuit alarms, and acute metabolic crises. Through hands-on exercises, participants will interpret real-time clinical data, isolate root causes, and execute immediate corrective interventions. This session equips multidisciplinary ICU teams with the critical thinking skills, diagnostic algorithms, and collaborative strategies necessary to resolve technical failures promptly and improve patient outcomes in high-stress environments.
    Hsuan-Jen Lin Speaker Case-Based Demonstration and DiscussionPrescription Design and Adjustment Exercises (Case-based discussion)Troubleshooting Common ICU Problems (Case-based discussion)
  • Chi-Feng Huang Speaker
    Chieh-Li Yen Speaker Hands-on PD Catheter Insertion
    Hsiu-Chien Yang Speaker Hands-on PD Catheter InsertionPeritoneal dialysis is a treatment option for end-stage renal disease. Percutaneous peritoneal dialysis catheter implantation is a valuable skill that nephrologists should acquire. Through this workshop and subsequent self-training assessments, nephrologists can gradually develop proficiency in this procedure, enabling more suitable patients to receive timely and appropriate peritoneal dialysis treatment.
    Yu-Ling Lin Speaker
Room 4