Moderator

Dr Jensen Ng

Symposium Title

Treating Critically-ill patients in an era of increased Gram-negative bacterial resistance – challenging the standard approach

Objectives

• Address the issue of multi-drug resistance in Gram negative bacteria, with a focus on resistance mechanisms of increasing concern
• Discuss the importance of early adequate therapy against the backdrop of high patient mortality and risk factors for infection
• Explore the challenges faces by ICU specialists in identifying and treating critically-ill patients with infections due to MDR Gram-negative bacteria
• Challenge the standard of care and discuss the rationale for the use of ceftazidime-avibactam in treating this patient group versus existing therapies
• Share knowledge on the use of ceftazidime-avibactam in real-world clinical practice

Agenda