We invite our Nursing, Respiratory Therapists, Physiotherapists, Pharmacists involved/interested in the field of Intensive Care Medicine to join us at our APICS SHARE sessions.
For each group, the session will promote interactions among the ICU nursing community and opportunity to share research and collaborative ideas.
During these 90minutes, our various groups will be able to
- Share their accepted APICS 2024 abstracts to all + Discussions around this theme
- Share projects in different institutions (Singapore, overseas)
- Discuss ideas/collaborations
- Network with local or overseas colleagues and meet renowned researchers in the field
| Time | Programme | Presenter(s) |
| 1500 – 1505hrs | Introduction to APICS Share Session | Miss Faridah Hanim S. ART(S) President |
| 1505 – 1545hrs | APICS RT Sharing Abstract 1: Enhancing Airway Management During Patient Transport |
Mr Michael Vidanes |
| APICS RT Sharing Abstract 2: Examining the ROX Index for Predicting HFNC Trial Outcome in Acute Hypoxemic Respiratory Failure versus MICU in a Tertiary Hospital in the East of Singapore |
Miss Jamie Ni Chen Mao | |
| APICS RT Sharing Abstract 3: Enhancing Patient Safety Cost Efficiency in ABG Sample Management: A Quality Improvement Initiative |
Ms Mitchelle Encarnacion | |
| APICS RT Sharing Abstract 4: Analysing Cost and Time Savings Through the Use of Non-Invasive Ventilation Mode on Invasive Ventilators Post-Extubation |
Mr Muhd Zikry | |
| APICS RT Sharing Abstract 5: Using Machine Learning (ML) Model to Predict ICU Readmission within 48 hours |
Mr Dan Ong | |
| 1545 – 1610hrs | New Study Discussion: Can HVT Nasal Cannulas replace Mask NIV in Hypercapnic Patients? |
Mr Mark Payne Miss Vivienne Hu |
| 1610 – 1630hrs | Hands-On Exploration Sessions – Non-Invasive Ventilation – Massive Haemoptysis Intubation Management – High Velocity Therapy |
Miss Vivienne Hu Miss Kelly Ha |
| Time | Program | Presenter (s) |
| 1100 – 1110hr | Introduction to the APICS SHARE session | Ms Lim Xin Ling APN, NTFGH Ms Joanne Chong APN, SGH |
| 1110 – 1120hr | Abstract Sharing 1 APICS1153 Impact of Revised Criteria for Intensive Care Liaison program (ICAP) on Efficiency and Patient Safety |
Ms Zhao Yu Jing |
| 1120 – 1130hr | Abstract Sharing 2 APICS1149 Nurse-Led Structured Bowel Management Protocol for Patients in the Medical Intensive Care Unit and High Dependency Unit: A Best Practice Implementation Project |
Ms Jane Lai |
| 1130 – 1140hr | Abstract Sharing 3 APICS1020 Enhancing Preparedness: The SAFEST Approach to Nurturing Readiness through Simulation Training for High- Level Isolation Unit Nurses at NCID |
Ms Lim Voon Ping |
| 1140 – 1150hr | Abstract Sharing 4 APICS1231 Train Nurses in resource-limited areas for Central Line care in Paediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Units, aiming to decrease Central Line Associated Blood Stream Infections (CLABSI) |
Mrs Sunita Bahadur Ali |
| 1150 – 1200hr | Abstract Sharing 5 APICS1158 Effectiveness of Hybrid Induction Program to Improve Knowledge, Skills, Satisfaction and Self-Confidence Among New ICU Nurses. |
Ms Cicely Khoo |
| 1200 – 1210hr | Abstract Sharing 6 APICS1295 The effectiveness of a Multimodal Sepsis Training Program on Emergency Department Nurses’ Knowledge and Confidence on Sepsis Care: A Mixed-Methods Study |
Dr Chua Wei Ling |
| 1210 – 1220hr | Abstract Sharing 7 APICS1249 Guardians of Recovery: Nurse-Led Strategies Against Surgical Site Infections in Post-Cardiac Surgery Patients |
Ms Naveen Vadsaria |
| 1220 – 1230hr | Closing |
| Time | Programme | Presenter (s) |
| 1530-1535hrs | Introduction | Dr Charles Lew |
| 1535-1545hrs | How to safely initiate enteral feeding in critically ill patients – an amalgamation of evidence | Ms Whye Chung Ma |
| 1545-1555hrs | APICS1292 Association between energy delivery and outcomes in adult critically ill patients diagnosied with or at-risk of malnutrition: a systematic review and meta-analysis |
Ms Yingxiao Huang |
| 1555-1605hrs | APICS1013 Impact of peptide nutrition in ICU high risk patients: multicenter trial outcomes |
A/Prof Rungsun Bhurayanontachai |
| 1605-1615hrs | Enteral feeding protocol to maximize nutrition delivery in the SICU | Dr Kumaresh Venkatesan |
| 1615-1625hrs | Managing the Class 3 Obesity Patient in the ICU: Practice Considerations in Reality vs Literature | Dr Alvin Wong |
| 1625-1635hrs | Nutrition practice across Singaporean ICUs (NASI) | Ms Shu Han Chong |
| 1635-1645hrs | Nutrition and functional status of survivors of critical illness – a protocol | Mr Ernest Kok Wah Wong |
| 1645-1700hrs | Q&A + Panel discussion | Dr Charles Lew Dr Andrew Li |
| Time | Programme | Presenter (s) |
| 1115 – 1130hrs | APICS1182 – Usability of a web-based total parenteral nutrition calculator | Ms Lim Yi Jing |
| 1130 – 1145hrs | APICS 1188 – Determine outcomes of continuous sedation among mechanically ventilated adult patients in the ICU of a tertiary hospital in the Philippines | Dr Fatima Hayranie Guro |
| 1145 – 1200hrs | Late-breaking journal review – SCCM & ASHP guideline for the prevention of stress-related gastrointestinal bleeding in critically ill patients | |
| 1200 – 1230hrs | Late-breaking journal review – Prolonged/continuous vs intermittent infusions of beta-lactam antibiotics in patients with sepsis | |
| 1230 – 1245hrs | Institutional updates |
| Time | Programme | Presenter (s) |
| 0930-0935hrs | Introduction | Ms Foong Jing Wen |
| 0935-0945hrs | APICS1175 Automating Muscle Ultrasound Analysis within the Critical Care Setting through Artificial Intelligence Powered Software (MyoVision-US) | A/Prof Selina Parry |
| 0945-0955hrs | Sharing: ICU rehabilitation | Dr Zudin Puthucheary |
| 0955-1005hrs | Sharing: Early mobilisation in ICU and barriers in the local context | Dr Meredith Yeung |
| 1005-1015hrs | Sharing: Research and Updates in ICU Clinical Practice Locally | Dr Geetha Kayambu |
| 1015-1025hrs | APICS1145: Rehabilitation outcomes in patients who survived critical illness, from Intensive Care Unit (ICU) to hospital discharge | Ms Audrey Lee |
| 1025-1035hrs | Feasibility of Combining Functional Mobilization with Resistance and Endurance Training for Mechanically Ventilated Patients in ICU Setting – A Pilot Study | Dr Kumaresh Venkatesan |
| 1035-1045hrs | Physiotherapy Quality Improvement Projects in Intensive Care | Mr Vimal Palanichamy |
| 1045-1055hrs | APICS1028: Safety of early mobilisation in patients post-cardiac surgery actively supported with vasoactive medications: a service evaluation | Ms Chua Ee Ling |
| 1055-1100hrs | Closing | Ms Foong Jing Wen |