In-Symposium Workshops

17 August 2024, Saturday

Workshop Title Crisis Response Preparatory Course / Medical Emergencies Simulation Workshop (House Officers & Nurses)

Non-APICS 2024 Delegates can register here.

Date 17 August 2024, Saturday
Time 1315 – 1445
Introduction Responding to medical emergencies may seem intimidating to new PGY1s and Registrars. Knowledge in Crisis Resource Management and review of common emergencies can increase confidence and lead to better performance in these areas, leading to improved patient outcomes.
Objectives Provide platform for new House Officers (PGY-1s) and Medical Officers to learn Crisis Resource Management
Provide Simulation Experience for local/international/LMIC/UMIC Trainees
Introduce Critical Care as a Subspecialty to Early Career doctors
Expand SICM outreach to junior trainees
Target Participants House Officers
Nurses
Participants Number 10
Cost Per Pax SGD 20
Lead Faculty (Local) Sean Loh
Faculty Dr. Lie Sui An
Dr. Jansen Koh
Dr. Cheryl Tan
Dr. Lim Chee Eng
Dr. Ng Kangqi
Dr. Nicole Sieow
Ms. Mashithah

18 August 2024, Sunday

Workshop Title Acute Dialysis for the Critically Ill
Date 18 August 2024, Sunday
Time 1100 – 1230
Venue Suntec Convention Centre, Level 4, Meeting Room 2
Objectives This 1-hour interactive session will focus on principles of acute dialysis in the critically ill. The discussion will include timing of dialysis initiation, dialysis modality, prescription, and dialysis in specific clinical scenarios.
Target Participants ICM Trainees, Junior Intensivists, Allied Health, Nurses, Advance Practicing Nurses in ICU, Senior Residents
Participants Number 30
Lead Faculty (Local) Dr. Manish Kaushik
Cost Per Pax SGD 20
Panellist Dr. Gordon Choi
Workshop Title Epicardial Pacing and Pacemaker Troubleshooting
Date 18 August 2024, Sunday
Time 1530 – 1700
Venue Suntec Convention Centre, Level 4, Meeting Room 2
Introduction Epicardial pacing post cardiac surgery is an important factor in maintaining adequate haemodynamics in the post operative period. Troubleshooting common pacing problems effectively requires knowledge of all pacing issues which could potentially be encountered and the actions required to maintain patient safety. Participants will have tactile experience with epicardial pacing box manipulation whilst connected to a simulator.
Objectives The focus of this mini workshop is on the delivery of knowledge related to common epicardial pacing issues encountered in post operative Cardiothoracic patients. On completion of this workshop participants will be able to
– Discuss and understand Pacing box safety
– Discuss common pacing problems and how they can affect patient safety and stability
– Identify these problems on a patient monitor
– Correctly manipulate a pacing box to resume safe pacing
Target Participants Critical Care Doctors
Critical Care Nurses
Respiratory Therapists
Participants Number 20
Lead Faculty Ms. Amy Rogers
Cost Per Pax SGD 20
Workshop Title Crisis Response Preparatory Course / Medical Emergencies Simulation Workshop (New Medical Officers & Nurses)

Non-APICS 2024 Delegates can register here.

Date 18 August 2024, Sunday
Time 1330 – 1500
Introduction Responding to medical emergencies may seem intimidating to new PGY1s and Registrars. Knowledge in Crisis Resource Management and review of common emergencies can increase confidence and lead to better performance in these areas, leading to improved patient outcomes.
Objectives Provide platform for new House Officers (PGY-1s) and Medical Officers to learn Crisis Resource Management
Provide Simulation Experience for local/international/LMIC/UMIC Trainees
Introduce Critical Care as a Subspecialty to Early Career doctors
Expand SICM outreach to junior trainees
Target Participants Medical Officers
Nurses
Participants Number 12
Cost Per Pax SGD 20
Lead Faculty (Local) Sean Loh
Faculty Dr. Lie Sui An
Dr. Jansen Koh
Dr. Cheryl Tan
Dr. Lim Chee Eng
Dr. Ng Kangqi
Dr. Nicole Sieow
Ms. Mashithah