14 NOVEMBER 2024, DUBLIN, IRELAND

AGENDA 

 

 

Thursday 14th November

19:00 - 20:30 

Doors open at 18:00 

 

Welcome reception at 18:00 - food and drinks 

 

19:00 -  Welcome & Introductions 

Chairperson: Ignacio Martin-Loeches

Brief Introduction of the meeting objectives and importance of AMS in the ICU  

 

19:05 - 19:35 Presentations Continued Current AMS Practices in the ICU and Case Studies - Pneumonia/Sepsis 

ICU Consultant: Deirdre Morley

Review of current AMS protocols in the ICU

Presentation of recent ICU cases where AMS played a critical role 

Focus on empirical vs. targeted therapy, de-escalation, and duration of therapy 

Discussion of common challenges faced by ICU trainees in adhering to AMS. 

 

19:35 - 19:55 - Microbiology: Resistance Patterns and AMS Tools and Resources 

Microbiologist: Brian O'Connell

Update on the latest local resistance patterns and trends in the ICU 

Introduction to tools and resources for supporting AMS in the ICU (e.g., antibiograms, AMS guidelines)

Demonstration of how to access and use these tools effectively in daily practice. 

 

19:55 - 20:10 - Interactive Q&A Session

Open floor for questions from ICU trainees

Discussion of any specific challenges or uncertainties trainees face in AMS implementation 

 

20:10 - 20:20 - Wrap-up and closing remarks 

Chairperson: Ignacio Martin-Loeches

Outline of any actions to be taken by the ICU team or trainees

Reinforce the importance of AMS in the ICU 

Encourage ongoing collaboration between ICU and microbiology teams.