SHARE Sessions
SHARE Sessions – 16 August 2025, Saturday
SHARE Sessions – 16 August 2025, Saturday
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.
| Session Title | Physiotherapy for the Critically Ill: Beyond Early Mobilisation |
| Date | 16 August 2025 |
| Time | 1130 – 1300hrs |
| Venue | Singapore EXPO |
| Format | 1-hour didactic lecture and 25min networking dialogue session |
| 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:
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 Professions, Nurses, Non-ICU staff and Physicians |
| Participants Number | 40 – 50 |
| Co-Chairperson | Ms Audrey Lee, A/Prof Kimberley Haines, Ms Tan Chun Ju |
| Faculty | Ms Audrey Lee, A/Prof Geoffrey Sithamparapillai Samuel, A/Prof Kimberley Haines |
Programme
| Time | Title and Learning Objective | Speaker |
| 1100 – 1105 | Introduction to SHARE session | Ms Tan Chun Ju |
| 1105 – 1125 | Physiotherapy Assessment and Interventions for Successful Weaning (15min) • Assessment: E.g. NIF, peak cough flow, lung ultrasound • Interventions: E.g. Early mobilisation, IMT Q&A (5min) | Ms Audrey Lee |
| 1125 -1145 | Transition from ICU to Home: Needs Analysis and Interventions (15min) • Assessing rehabilitation needs upon stepdown – Include screening tools if required, e.g. PICUPS • Who and when to start screening for PICS? Q&A (5min) | A/Prof Geoffrey Sithamparapillai Samuel |
| 1145 – 1205 | Post-ICU Programmes – Where are we now? (15min) • Outline of the background to post-ICU programmes • 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. Q&A (5-min) | A/Prof Kimberley Haines |
| 1205 – 1230 | Dialogue session | |
| 1230 – 1300 | End of session |
| Session Title | From Hospital to Home: Evolving Roles in Chronic Ventilation Therapy |
| Date | 16 August 2025 |
| Time | 1400 – 1530hrs |
| Venue | Singapore EXPO |
| Format | 1hr service presentations and 15mins open discussion |
| 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:
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 Professions, Nurses, Non-ICU staff and Physicians |
| Participants Number | 40 – 50 |
| Co-Chairpersons | Mr Eric Wu Ms Faridah Shamsuddin |
| Time | Agenda | Duration | Learning Objective | Speaker |
| 1400 – 1410 | Introduction to RT Share Session | 10mins | Mr Eric Wu | |
| 1410 – 1440 | Role of Home Ventilation and Respiratory Support Services (HVRSS) & Ventilatory Rehabilitation Unit (VRU) in Chronic Ventilation • 20mins presentation | 30mins | Gain insight & understanding in: 1. The role of HVRSS and VRU 2. Referral procedures/ steps for patients to HVRSS 3. Assessments required for HVRSS 4. Role of the RT in HVRSS 5. Preparations that RTs & the care team need to consider to prepare a patient for discharge to HVRSS & home 6. Special considerations for RTs • Ventilator Type • Ventilator Modes • Emergency set-up & training | Ms Anura Tamar Peters |
| 1440 – 1510 | RT Roles in Tracheostomy Teams • 20mins presentation | 30mins | Gain insight & understanding in: 1. Tracheostomy Team Rounds 2. Members of the Tracheostomy Team 3. RT Role in the Tracheostomy Team 4. Weaning off Tracheostomy • Assessment • Processes • Documentation • Time Frame 5. Weaning Failure | Ms Amanda Lee |
| 1510 – 1525 | Open Discussion Session | 15mins | Ms Faridah Shamsuddin | |
| 1525 – 1530 | Session Conclusion | 5mins | Mr Eric Wu |
| Session Title | Managing Dysphagia and Communication in the Critically Ill: Unpacking Clinical Complexity and Opportunities for Speech Therapy |
| Date | 16 August 2025 |
| Time | 0930 – 1100hrs |
| Venue | Singapore EXPO |
| Format | Case Study Discussion |
| 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 |
| Participants Number | 20 |
| Co-Chairperson & Faculty | Dr Amy Freeman-Sanderson, Ms Melinda Lim, Ms Winnie Chong |
CONTACT
Kenes MP Asia Pte Ltd
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