In-Symposium Workshops
18 August 2024, Sunday
| Workshop Title | Acute Dialysis for the Critically Ill |
| Date | 18 August 2024, Sunday |
| Time | 1100 – 1230 |
| Venue | Suntec Convention Centre |
| 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 |
| Workshop Title | Epicardial Pacing and Pacemaker Troubleshooting |
| Date | 18 August 2024, Sunday |
| Time | 1530 – 1700 |
| Venue | Suntec Convention Centre, Level 3, Room TBA |
| 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 | TBA |
| Cost Per Pax | SGD 20 |
| Workshop Title | APICS In-Conference Medical Emergencies Workshops for House Officers (PGY-1s) and Medical Officers |
| 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 Medical Officers Nurses |
| Participants Number | Workshop for House Officers and Nurses – 20 Workshop for Medical Officers and Nurses – 12 |
| Cost Per Pax | SGD 20 |
| Lead Faculty (Local) | Sean Loh |
| Faculty | Lie Sui An Jansen Koh Cheryl Tan Lim Chee Eng Ng Kangqi Nicole Sieow Mashithah |