The Structure and Position of AMS and Antimicrobial Stewardship Aspect of Management of Infections

Event Description

The management of infections and sepsis in the immunocompromised host is challenging in many ways: delayed diagnosis, atypical presentation, metabolic changes, adjuvant therapies, severe prognosis, and end-of-life decisions. Sepsis is a common and fatal syndrome, and its incidence is increasing. Mortality, on the other hand, rises with pre-existing immunosuppression. Moreover, in the last decade, the immunosuppressed patient population and their expected lifespan has been rising, which exacerbates the issue. In low to middle-income countries, the infrastructure of hospitals further complicates the problem. There is limited information in the literature about the presentation and outcomes of sepsis in immunocompromised oncology patients with personalised management. Newer risk groups, associated with therapies (CAR-T) or older adults (immune senescence), require specific attention. The new concept of pneumonia in the immunocompromised host has provided an innovative management approach. An update on hot, innovative topics, with an approach led by international multidisciplinary experts, will be provided.

Intended audience:  

Target Audience ID Physicians, Medical Microbiologists, Clinical Pharmac(olog)ists, ICU physicians, Internists, Specialist Nurses, Pediatricians and other medical specialties.

Objectives: 

• To learn about organization and position of antimicrobial stewardship on supranational, national, and local level
• To learn about quality and patient safety management aspects of antimicrobial stewardship
• To learn about antimicrobial stewardship aspects of management of common infections in hospital
• To obtain practical skills in antimicrobial stewardship interventions in management of common infections

Course coordinator: 

Kathia Luciani, Panama, Panama
Ximena Norero, Panama, Panama

Organisers:

European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (ESCMID)
Latin American Society of Pediatric Infectious Diseases (SLIPE)

Certification: 

Course organisers will monitor attendance. Only participants attending live sessions will be able to receive the certification. 

Course Venue:

To be confirmed.

Accommodation 

Accommodation is not included in the fee.

Registration details: 

The registration fee covers all lectures, coffee breaks, lunches, and social activities outlined in the programme. Please note that travel and accommodation expenses are not included.

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