Call for Submissions on “Life on the Line: Challenging ICU Cases”

Do you have a compelling ICU case that tested your clinical acumen and decision-making skills? A case that pushed the boundaries of multi-systemic care and demanded innovative problem-solving?

We are excited to invite submissions for “Life on the Line: Challenging ICU Cases”, a highlight segment of APICS 2025. This interactive session will delve into complex ICU cases with multi-systemic involvement, showcasing the real-world challenges clinicians face at the bedside. Experts will be invited to share their perspectives on the management of these challenging cases. Examples of such challenges include ventilator management in patients with abdominal compartment syndrome, blood pressure management in polytrauma patients with traumatic brain injury, managing acute kidney injury requiring dialysis in patients with acute brain injury, and ethical dilemmas.

Selected cases will be presented during the symposium, with opportunities for expert feedback and vibrant discussion. Authors of selected submissions will receive complimentary registration to APICS 2025.

Don’t miss this chance to contribute to advancing ICU practice while gaining recognition for your clinical expertise! We look forward to your submissions, and to learning from your experiences on the frontlines of critical care!

Please read the full submission guidelines carefully before submitting.

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

• The submission template can be found here.

• All submissions are to be sent via email to abstract@sg-apics.com.
• Abstracts must be submitted on or before 14 February 2025. 

 CONFIRMATION OF RECEIPT AND NOTIFICATION OF DECISION

• After making your submission, you will receive an email confirmation that it has been received.
• You will be contacted subsequently regarding the status of your submission. Further information may be requested regarding the submitted case.

PREPARING YOUR SUBMISSION

• We welcome case submissions that:
  1. Involve complex decision-making in critically ill patients
  2. Highlight interdisciplinary challenges and multi-systemic care
  3. Offer educational value through lessons learned
• Submit a detailed case summary (500-800 words) including:

• • Clinical Context (patient demographics, presenting problem)
  • Key Challenges (diagnostic, therapeutic, ethical, and/or logistical)
  • Management Approach (steps taken, rationale, and outcomes)
  • Key Questions to be Discussed

• Tables, graphs and images may be included, and should be attached to your email.

DECLARATION OF CONSENT TO PUBLICATION AND ASSIGNATION OF COPYRIGHT

Please take note of the following terms:

• Submission of the content constitutes the consent of all authors to publication (e.g. Symposium website, programme, and other promotional materials).
• The Submitter warrants and represents that no part of the information and content provided by him/her (hereafter referred to as the “Content”) to APICS 2025 and Kenes MP Asia (hereafter referred to as the “Organisers”), nor the publication of any such Content by the Organisers, on the internet or otherwise, infringes any third-party rights, including, but not limited to, privacy rights and/or intellectual property rights.
• The Submitter grants the Organisers a copyright license to reproduce, publish, translate, distribute, and display the text of the Content on a royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, nonexclusive basis.
• The Organisers reserve the right to remove from publication and/or presentation any submission which does not comply with the above terms.

ENQUIRIES

APICS 2025 Abstract Department
2nd Floor, 20 Kallang Avenue
Pico Creative Centre, Singapore 339411
E-mail:  abstract@sg-apics.com