SHARE Sessions

16 AUGUST 2025

Designed for Dietitians, Nurses, Pharmacists, Physiotherapists, Respiratory Therapists, and Speech Therapists, these dedicated SHARE sessions offer a unique platform to exchange ideas, connect with experts, and explore interdisciplinary collaborations.

End the day with the ICU Multi-Disciplinary Grand Round Discussion, where all disciplines come together for an in-depth conversation on the latest advancements in critical care.

Time 0930 – 1100
Venue Singapore EXPO, Apex Gallery, Exhibition Hall, Meeting Room
Moderators
  • Joanna Chong
  •  Lim Xin Ling

Session Schedule

Time Agenda Duration Faculty
0930 – 0935 Introduction 5 mins Lim Xin Ling, Joanne Chong
0935 – 0950 APICS 0127 – Introducing External Ventricular Drain (EVD) dressing bundle in Reducing Post-operative EVD-related Infection: A Quality Improvement Project 15 mins Yee Nwe Tun
0950 – 1005 APICS 0135 – A Pilot Trial on the Safety and Feasibility of Nurse-Led Out-Of-Intensive Care Unit (ICU) & High Dependency Unit (HDU) Mobilisation 15 mins Audrey Lee
1005 – 1020 APICS 0226 – Respiratory Care Nurse-Led Spontaneous Breathing Trial Extubation in a Coronary Care Unit: An Evidence-based Quality Improvement Project 15 mins Tan Xiao Ting
1020 – 1035 APICS 0220 – Beyond Background Noise: Is Live Music Therapy The Way Forward In Therapeutic Healing In Intensive Care 15 mins Lim Xin Ling
1035 – 1050 Training of Code Blue Nurses through Code Blue Simulation 15 mins Tan Hui Li
1050 – 1100 Closing Remarks 10 mins

Time 1345 – 1515
Venue Singapore EXPO, Apex Gallery, Exhibition Hall, Meeting Room
Moderators
  • Glenn Eastwood
  • Joanne Chong
  • Lim Xin Ling
Faculty
  • Peter Lai
  • Ruth Kleinpell

Session Schedule

Time Agenda Duration Faculty
1345 – 1355 Introduction 10 mins Glenn Eastwood, Joanne Chong, Lim Xin Ling
1355 – 1430 The 10-year Nursing Journey of End-of-Life Care Development in an Intensive Care Unit in Hong Kong 35 mins Peter Lai
1430 – 1505 Open visitation in the ICU: Addressing Barriers and Highlighting Strategies 35 mins Ruth Kleinpell
1505 – 1515 Closing Remarks 10 mins

Session Title Therapeutic Drug Monitoring – Now and into the Future
Time 1130 – 1300
Venue Singapore EXPO, Apex Gallery, Exhibition Hall, Meeting Room
Format Didactic lecture, panel discussion, and presentations of accepted abstracts
Introduction ICU clinicians face the daily challenge of optimising and individualising doses of anti-infective agents – not only to improve clinical outcomes for individual patients but also to attempt to decrease resistance more generally.

This session brings together world-renowned experts to review Therapeutic Drug Monitoring (TDM) of antibiotics and antifungals. Through both didactic lectures and a panel discussion, we will explore current best practice, challenges, and what the future holds for TDM of anti-infective agents.

The Pharmacy SHARE programme will conclude with abstract presentations from selected pharmacists.
Target Participants Doctors, Nurses (including non-ICU staff e.g. Infectious Diseases) and Pharmacists
Moderators & Faculty
  • Christina Wong
  • Melissa Ankravs
  • Nathalie Chua

Session Schedule

Time Agenda Duration Faculty
1130 – 1135 Introduction 5 mins Christina Wong
1135 – 1200 Practicing Precisely: Optimising Antibiotics
Antibiotic therapeutic drug monitoring is common for select agents, but should we be doing it for all antibiotic courses in critically ill patients? This presentation will discuss the current evidence and outline the future of antibiotic TDM.		 25 mins Jason Roberts
1200 – 1225 Antifungal Therapeutic Drug Monitoring: Challenges and Opportunities
It is increasingly recognised that antifungal therapeutic drug monitoring plays an important role in precision medicine. The challenges and opportunities of antifungal therapeutic drug monitoring in the intensive care setting will be highlighted by clinical case presentations.		 25 mins Deborah Marriott
1225 – 1245 Ask an Expert – Therapeutic Drug Monitoring of Anti-infectives in ICU
Moderated by Ms Christina Wong and Ms Melissa Ankravs
Join us for this thought-provoking panel discussion – attendees will not only be able to ask questions, but also exchange ideas and gather understanding of TDM practices across a variety of settings.		 20 mins Deborah Marriott, Jason Roberts, Nathalie Chua

Session Title Physiotherapy for the Critically Ill: Beyond Early Mobilisation
Time 1130 – 1300
Venue Singapore EXPO, Meeting Room, Level 2, Tourmaline (208 – 209)
Format Didactic lecture and networking dialogue sessions
Introduction The journey of critically ill patients does not end with ICU discharge; rather, it marks the beginning of a complex recovery process requiring specialised care and coordinated interventions. This session brings together experts in critical care physiotherapy to explore key strategies for optimising patient outcomes across the continuum of care.

The three-part series will cover:

  • Physiotherapy Assessment and Interventions for Successful Weaning – An overview into key assessments such as Negative Inspiratory Force (NIF), lung ultrasound, along with evidence-based interventions including early mobilisation and inspiratory muscle training to facilitate ventilator weaning.
  • Transition from ICU to Home: Needs Analysis and Interventions – Addressing the critical gaps in care as patient moves from critical care settings to home, this talk will explore practical strategies for ensuring a smooth and supported transition.
  • Post-ICU Programmes – Where are we now? – Outline the background to post-ICU programmes and describe the key components of post-ICU programmes – such as the why, what, and how, including who should staff these programmes, when, and where they should occur.

The session will conclude with a 25-minute dialogue session, providing a platform for networking, idea exchange, and potential collaboration among clinicians and researchers committed to advancing post-ICU care. Join us for this insightful discussion on reshaping the rehabilitation pathway and optimising long-term outcomes for ICU survivors.
Target Participants Allied Health Professionals, Nurses, Non-ICU staff and Physicians
Moderators
  • Audrey Lee
  • Kimberley Haines
  • Tan Chun Ju
Faculty
  • Audrey Lee
  • Geoffrey Sithamparapillai Samuel
  • Kimberley Haines

Session Schedule

Time Agenda Duration Faculty
1130 – 1135 Introduction 5 mins Tan Chun Ju
1135 – 1155 Physiotherapy Assessment and Interventions for Successful Weaning
1. Assessment: E.g. NIF, peak cough flow, lung ultrasound
2. Interventions: E.g. Early mobilisation, IMT
3. 5 mins Q&A		 20 mins Audrey Lee
1155 -1215 Transition from ICU to Home: Needs Analysis and Interventions
1. Assessing rehabilitation needs upon stepdown – Include screening tools if required, e.g. PICUPS
2. Who and when to start screening for PICS?
3. 5 mins Q&A		 20 mins Geoffrey Sithamparapillai Samuel
1215 – 1235 Post-ICU Programmes – Where are we now?
1. Outline of the background to post-ICU programmes
2. Key components of post-ICU programmes – such as the why, what, and how, including who should staff these programs, when and where should they occur.
3. 5 mins Q&A		 20 mins Kimberley Haines
1235 – 1300 Dialogue session 25 mins

Session Title From Hospital to Home: Evolving Roles in Chronic Ventilation Therapy
Time 1345 – 1515
Venue Singapore EXPO, Meeting Room, Level 2, Tourmaline (208 – 209)
Format Service presentations and open discussions
Introduction The role of Respiratory Therapists (RTs) has expanded far beyond the walls of acute care settings, as the landscape of respiratory care continues to evolve.

In this session, we will explore one of the most critical and impactful aspects of our profession:

  • The journey of patients requiring long-term ventilatory support, from tracheostomy weaning in the hospital to ongoing care in the community.
  • Highlighting clinical decision-making, patient readiness assessments, and the multidisciplinary coordination essential to success.
  • Follow the continuum of care as we transition into the domain of chronic ventilation services, examining how the home ventilation team bridges the gap between hospital discharge and long-term, community-based support

Participants will be given 15mins at the end of the service presentations to have an open discussion with the speakers and session attendees where they are able to share thoughts, gather understanding of other healthcare institutions’ models of care, and network with other professionals who have a vested interest in Chronic Ventilation.
Target Participants Allied Health Professionals, Nurses, Non-ICU staff and Physicians
Moderators
  • Eric Wu
  • Faridah Shamsuddin

Session Schedule

Time Agenda Duration Faculty
1345 – 1355 Introduction 10 mins Eric Wu
1355 – 1425 Role of Home Ventilation and Respiratory Support Services (HVRSS) & Ventilatory Rehabilitation Unit (VRU) in Chronic Ventilation
1.  20 mins presentation
2.  10 mins Q&A		 30 mins Anura Tamar Peters
1425 – 1455 RT Roles in Tracheostomy Teams
1. 20 mins presentation
2. 10 mins Q&A		 30 mins Amanda Lee
1455 – 1510 Open Discussion Session 15 mins Faridah Shamsuddin
1510 – 1515 Closing Remarks 5 mins Eric Wu

Session Title Managing Dysphagia and Communication in the Critically Ill: Unpacking Clinical Complexity and Opportunities for Speech Therapy
Time 0930 – 1100
Venue Singapore EXPO, Meeting Room, Level 2, Tourmaline (208 – 209)
Format Case study discussions
Introduction
  • Case Study #1  – Patient with Type 1 Respiratory Failure requiring intubation, complicated by post-extubation dysphagia and dysphonia
    Case Discussion
  • Case Study #2 – Patient with lateral medullary stroke, requiring tracheostomy due to persistent failed extubation
    Case Discussion
  • Progressing the ST role in critical care – Priorities and opportunities
Target Participants Allied Health Professionals, Doctors, Nurses, and Speech Therapists
Moderators & Faculty
  • Amy Freeman-Sanderson
  • Melinda Lim
  • Winnie Chong

ORGANISED BY

MANAGED BY

Kenes MP Asia Pte Ltd
Asia Pacific Intensive Care Symposium (APICS) 2025
20 Kallang Avenue, PICO Creative Centre, Level 2
Singapore 339411

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