Welcome Note: Dr. Ravinder from Medical Learning Hub welcomed the esteemed speakers, Dr. Nilanchal Chakraborty and Dr. Arpan Chakraborty, along with the participants.
Module 1:Dr. Arpan Chakraborty, Consultant, Critical Care & ECMO Services at Apollo Multispecialty Hospital, Kolkata discussed about Infection Control Measures in ICU. The session covered:
Infection Control Strategies – Importance of strict infection control measures in ICU settings.
Hygiene & Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) – Role of hand hygiene, PPE usage, and environmental cleaning in preventing infections.
Transmission-Based Precautions – Best practices to prevent airborne, droplet, and contact-based infections.
Device-Associated Infections – Understanding the risks associated with ventilators, catheters, and other ICU devices.
CLABSI Prevention – Strategies to reduce bloodstream infections linked to central lines.
Core Elements of Antimicrobial Stewardship – Ensuring responsible antibiotic use through proper stewardship strategies.
Staff Training & Compliance Monitoring – The importance of continuous training and adherence to infection control protocols.
Challenges in ICU Infection Control – Identifying and overcoming obstacles in infection prevention.
Modern Technology in Infection Prevention – Advances in automated disinfection and AI-based monitoring.
Case Study Discussion – Practical application of infection control measures in a real ICU scenario.
Module 2: Dr. Nilanchal Chakraborty, Consultant Critical Care Medicine at Apollo Multispeciality Hospital, Kolkata Discussed the Role of Rapid Diagnostic Tools in Early Detection of ICU Infections. The session covered:
Challenges in ICU Infection Detection – Addressing delays in identifying infections.
Antibiotic Resistance Patterns – Understanding trends in antimicrobial resistance.
Biomarkers in Sepsis Diagnosis – The role of C-reactive protein (CRP), Procalcitonin (PCT), and Interleukin-6 (IL-6) in early detection.
Limitations of Traditional Culture Methods – Why traditional diagnostic methods may not be sufficient.
Pulmonary Infections in ICU – Differentiating between upper and lower respiratory tract infections.
Advanced Diagnostic Technologies:
Biofire/Film Array – Rapid molecular diagnostics for respiratory infections.
Nucleic Acid Amplification Tests (NAATs) – Genetic-level pathogen detection.
Accelerate Pheno System – Faster identification of bacterial infections and antibiotic susceptibility.
Case Study Discussion – Analysis of ICU infection cases and diagnostic approaches.
Q&A Session: Participants actively engaged in a Q&A session moderated by Dr. Ravinder, where Dr. Nilanchal and Dr. Arpan addressed queries and shared expert insights.
Closing Remarks: Dr. Ravinder concluded the session with a vote of thanks, appreciating the speaker and participants for their valuable contributions.
We wish you a great learning experience!
Theme Topic: Managing Critical Infections in ICU: Combating AMR with Advanced Strategies
- Welcome Note: (5 mins)
- Session 1: Infection Control Measures in ICU – Dr. Arpan Chakraborty, Consultant, Critical Care & ECMO Services at Apollo Multispecialty Hospital, Kolkata. (40 min)
- Session 2: Role of Rapid Diagnostic Tools in Early Detection of ICU Infections – Dr. Nilanchal Chakraborty, Consultant Critical Care Medicine at Apollo Multispeciality Hospital, Kolkata. (40 min)
- Q&A Session: (10 min)
- Vote of Thanks : (5 mins)
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