Title

In-Line IV Filtration in the Critically ill Patient

Time

0930 – 0955 (GMT+8)

Venue

Bali Nusa Dua Convention Center, Exhibition Hall, Meeting Room 5

Introduction

Intravenous therapy is essential in the management of critically ill patients, but infusion-related contaminants can compromise patient safety. This session will highlight the role of in-line IV filtration in enhancing drug delivery, reducing potential complications, and supporting better clinical outcomes in critical care settings.

Objective

Create awareness around importance of using IV filters for drug delivery in critically ill patients

Faculty

Dr Rattapon Uppala

Dr Rattapon Uppala is a pediatric pulmonologist and critical care specialist serving as Professor of Pediatrics at the Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Thailand. He specialises in pediatric respiratory diseases, asthma, RSV infections, sepsis, and pediatric intensive care, and has held multiple academic leadership roles, including Director of the Pediatric Residency Training Program. A leading clinician-researcher, Dr Rattapon Uppala has published extensively on pediatric asthma, respiratory infections, RSV, sepsis, and critical care. His work includes national epidemiological studies, clinical research, and contributions to pediatric care guidelines that have helped improve child health outcomes across Thailand.