Lucknow: The Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine proudly hosted a 2-day conference on 13th and 14th September 2024 on the occasion of World Sepsis Day. The aim of the event was to increase awareness and promote best practices in sepsis management among healthcare professionals.
After the successful academic programs organized on World Sepsis Day, the Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, KGMU hosted a highly specialized workshop as part of Sepsis Consortium-2024 on 14th September 2024. The workshop, held from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm in the Respiratory ICU, was conducted under the expert guidance of Prof. (Dr.) Ved Prakash, Head, Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, KGMU.
The aim of the workshop was to enhance practical skills in critical care management with special focus on sepsis interventions. This practical programme was attended by over 100 delegates from premier institutes of Uttar Pradesh, including KGMU, Ram Manohar Lohia Institute of Medical Sciences, SGPGIMS Lucknow, Eras Medical University, Hind Medical College, Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Hospital and College and Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Hospital and College, along with other medical professionals from across the state.
The workshop comprised five interactive stations, each dedicated to a critical aspect of sepsis management and respiratory care. Dr Mohammad Arif, Assistant Professor in the Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, KGMU, led a session on assessing fluid responsiveness, a crucial skill in managing sepsis-related hemodynamic instability. The delegates received practical training on optimising fluid therapy, ensuring timely interventions to improve patient outcomes. Dr Sachin Kumar, Assistant Professor in the same department, conducted a session on lung ultrasound, demonstrating the role of bedside imaging in diagnosing sepsis-related pulmonary complications.
At the Mechanical Ventilation session, led by Assistant Professor Dr. Atul Tiwari, attendees learned best practices in the management of ventilated patients, with an emphasis on ventilation settings designed for septic patients. Dr. Mrityunjay Singh conducted a session on non-invasive ventilation (NIV), highlighting its critical role in sepsis-associated respiratory failure management. The final sesson, led by Dr. Anurag Tripathi, focused on arterial blood gas (ABG) analysis, helping participants refine their ability to interpret ABG results to make accurate clinical decisions in critical care settings.
The workshop, conducted under the leadership of Professor (Dr.) Ved Prakash, provided a platform for medical professionals to gain practical experience in the management of sepsis and related respiratory complications. It not only strengthened the practical skills of the attendees but also promoted collaboration among healthcare professionals, equipping them with the latest evidence-based practices in the management of sepsis. The event was a valuable opportunity for the delegates to advance their expertise in critical care and ensure better patient outcomes at their respective institutions.
