ICS/BIA : Update on Ventilator Associated Pneumonia
5th February 2025
9.30am – 5pm
Online
Chair: Rajeka Lazarus and Andrew Conway Morris
About this study day:
Join us online on Wednesday 5th of Febuary for an overview of the latest updates and advances in Ventilator Associated Pneumonia
Ventilator-associated pneumonia is the commonest nosocomial infection in intensive care. The past decade has produced a revolution in our understanding of VAP. This study way will provide updates on the prevention, diagnosis and management of VAP, covering the latest evidence.
Running through it will be wider themes of relevance to infection management in the ICU, including the role of antimicrobial stewardship and infection prevention and control. Although aimed at all professionals training in intensive care and microbiology, this study day will also be of interest to more experienced professionals looking for an update or refresher on this important topic.
The learning objectives for this update day are
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To understand what VAP is, and how the understanding of it has changed over time
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To be aware of current diagnostic approaches to VAP, and how newer technologies will change this over the next decade
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To be able to describe the measures used to prevent VAP developing, and understand the pharmacological and non-pharmacological approaches to this.
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To be aware of new developments in antimicrobial therapy for VAP and understand how these may alter current practice in this area.
Members restration available from £112. Find out more and register.