16 November 2023 Thursday
| Workshop Title | Severe Asthma Workshop |
| Time | 09:00 – 10:00 10:30 – 12:00 |
| Venue | Suntec Convention and Exhibition Centre, Level 3 Room 323 |
| Introduction | Severe asthma affects 3-10% of patients with asthma who continue to have frequent symptoms and health impairment despite high intensity treatment. These patients contribute disproportionately to the morbidity, health care burden and cost associated with asthma. Severe asthma is a heterogeneous disease and a personalised approach to its management is proposed. Significant scientific advancements have been made in recent years with regards to the evaluation and treatment of severe asthma. |
| Objectives | · Provide an overview of the systematic approach to difficult-to treat asthma. · Provide practical tips on setting up a severe asthma service. · Discuss current biologics available for the treatment of severe asthma and how to select the most appropriate agent. · Metrics of biologic response. · Interactive discussion of illustrative real-world cases. |
| Target Participants | Pulmonologists, Allergists, Immunologists, Pharmacists, Nurses and trainees |
| Participants Number | 50 |
| Course Fees | 60USD (Half day workshop) |
| Lead Faculty (Local) | A/Prof. Mariko Siyue Koh (SGH) Asst Prof. Tunn Ren Tay (CGH) |
| Faculty | Prof. Philip Bardin A/Prof. Mark Hew Prof. Hiroto Matsuse A/Prof. Mariko Siyue Koh Asst Prof. Tunn Ren Tay Dr. Esther Pang Dr. Liew Mei Fong |
| Programme | · Approach to difficult asthma · ‘How we do it’ – setting up a severe asthma service · Overview on asthma biologics · Assessing biologic response · Case discussions |
| Workshop Title | Clinical Respiratory Medicine: Chest Radiology Course for Clinicians |
| Time | 14:00 – 17:00 |
| Venue | Suntec Convention and Exhibition Centre, Level 3 Room 323 |
| Introduction | Chest Radiology remains one of the commonest investigations performed in any acute hospital setting. Yet, interpretation of chest imaging remains weak, even amongst Specialist Respiratory Physicians. |
| Objectives | · Discuss techniques of chest imaging · Discuss common and interesting patterns of abnormal chest imaging · Take away clinical pearls in interpreting radiology that will serve as a foundation for lifelong learning |
| Target Participants | Consultant level adult respiratory / ICU physicians and advanced trainees |
| Participants Number | 50-100 |
| Course Fees | 60USD (Half day workshop) |
| Lead Faculty (Local) | Prof. Philip Eng (Mt Elizabeth Hospital) Prof. Cheah Foong-Koon (SGH) |
| Programme | · Pearls in Chest Radiology · Radiation Safety · Interesting Chest Xrays · CT techniques and applications · Interesting CTs · Future of Chest Radiology |
| Workshop Title | Bronchoscopy and Interventional Techniques – Advanced Interventional Procedures: Indications, Technical Know-How and Management of Complications |
| Time | 08:00 – 17:00 |
| Venue | Suntec Convention and Exhibition Centre, Level 3 Room 331 |
| Objectives | Technical know-how of advanced interventional procedures and management of complications |
| Target Participants | Pulmonologists, thoracic surgeons, endoscopy nurses, respiratory therapists, anesthetists |
| Participants Number | 50 |
| Course Fees | 100USD (Full day workshop) |
| Lead Faculty (Local) | Prof. Pyng Lee (NUH) A/Prof. Anne Ann Ling Hsu (SGH) A/Prof. Alan Ng (TTSH) |
| Faculty | Prof. Kim Ho Joong (S Korea) Prof. Michael Simoff (USA) A/Prof. Phan Nguyen (Australia) Dr. Thitiwat Sriprasart (Thailand) Prof. Pyng Lee (Singapore) A/Prof. Anne Hsu (Singapore) Dr. Ju Ee Seet (Singapore) A/Prof. Alan Ng (Singapore) Dr. Pipetius Quah (Singapore) Dr. Clare Fong (Singapore) |
| Programme | Didactic [08:00 – 10:00hrs]
• Rigid bronchoscopy, stenting, dilatation • Cases to illustrate techniques to relieve central airway obstruction • EBUS, EUS or mediastinoscopy for mediastinal staging • Transbronchial cryobiopsy for ILD, lung infiltrates and mediastinal masses Tea break [10:00 – 10.30hrs] Didactic [10:30 – 12:00hrs] • Targeting the pulmonary nodule: Pros and Con of navigational systems, cone beam CT, and robotic bronchoscopy • Factors Affecting Diagnostic Yield in Bronchoscopic Samples – A Pathologist’s Perspective • Procedure for rare disease: Whole lung lavage vs sequential lobar lavage for Pulmonary alveolar proteinosis: Indications, complications and technical know-how • Thoracoscopic talc pleurodesis or IPC for malignant pleural effusion Lunch [12:30 – 13:30hrs] Hands-on Stations [13:45 – 17:00hrs]: 8 stations • EBUS TBNA with new flex scope 19G/22G needles • EBUS radial probe: nurses training • Robotic bronchoscopy: plan, target, bx • Cryostation: disposable scope with cryoprobe +/- sheath plus blocker FB/ clot removal with cryotherapy • Flex-rigid Pleuroscopy station • Rigid bronch with silicone stent • Metal stent with flexible bronchoscopy • Ask the Pathologist |
| Workshop Title | Case-based discussion: Tuberculosis |
| Time | 09:00 – 12:00 |
| Venue | Suntec Convention and Exhibition Centre, Level 3 Room 326 |
| Introduction | Case-based discussion of common challenges faced in TB diagnosis and management. Workshop will discuss approach to treatment failure, the role of WGS in the clinical management of TB, as well as an approach to TB drug toxicities. This will be an interactive workshop and is intended for the clinician whose day-to-day work involves the diagnosis and management of TB patients. |
| Objectives | – To be able to discuss the approach to a TB patient suspected to be in treatment failure. – To be able to understand the role of WGS in the clinical management of TB, and to be able to combine WGS with phenotypic drug sensitivity results for patient management. – To have an overview of the aspects of active drug safety monitoring and be able to integrate this into clinical care. |
| Target Participants | Clinicians involved in day-to-day diagnosis and management of TB patients. |
| Participants Number | 50 |
| Course Fees | 60USD (Half day workshop) |
| Faculty | A/Prof. Chee Bin Eng Cynthia, TB Control Unit, Singapore
Dr. Sng Li-Hwei, Central TB Laboratory, Singapore General Hospital Dr. Tan Shera, TB Control Unit, Singapore Dr. Rebecca Chou-Jui Lin, Taoyuan General Hospital, Ministry of Health and Welfare, Taiwan |
| Programme | Session 1: Approach to TB treatment failure Session 2: Role of WGS in clinical management of TB Session 3: Approach to TB drug toxicitiesEach session will have a case presentation by workshop facilitator, with polling questions for every case. Facilitator will then give a short didactic lecture at the end of each session. |
| Workshop Title | How to Diagnose and Manage Interstitial Lung Diseases |
| Time | 09:00 – 12:00 |
| Venue | Suntec Convention and Exhibition Centre, Level 3 Room 332 |
| Introduction | Interstitial lung disease (ILD) is a heterogeneous group of lung diseases which results in progressive inflammation and fibrosis of the lung parenchyma. Diagnosis of ILD often involves interpreting and integrating various diagnostic tests and discussion in a multi-disciplinary meeting. This workshop aims to help participants to understand the diagnosis and management of various ILDs through a series of lectures and case discussions. |
| Objectives | · Diagnostic approach to ILD · Outline common diagnostic tests in ILD and their interpretation. · Understanding broad principles in managing ILDs. · Understanding the basics and challenges in setting up an ILD service. |
| Target Participants | Clinicians and trainees from respiratory medicine, internal medicine, radiology and rheumatology. |
| Radiologists with an interest in thoracic imaging. | |
| Lead Faculty (Local) | Dr Chai Gin Tsen, Dr Felicia Teo |
| Faculty | Prof Athol Wells (UK) Dr Peter Cheung (Singapore) Dr Lynette Teo (Singapore) Dr Tan Geak Poh (Singapore) |
| Programme | The programme involves 6 lectures covering the basics of diagnosis and management of interstitial lung diseases: · Diagnostic approach to ILD · How to interpret HRCT chest of ILD · How to interpret lung function tests in ILD · How to interpret autoimmune serologies in ILD · How to manage ILD · How to set up an ILD service |
| Workshop Title | Conventional and Alternative Treatments of Sleep Apnea | |
| Time | 09:00 – 12:00 | |
| Venue | Suntec Convention and Exhibition Centre, Level 3 Room 325 | |
| Introduction | Sleep apnoea is a common but potentially serious sleep disorder. Effective diagnosis and management of sleep apnoea are crucial to improve sleep quality and prevent associated health risks. Treatment options include a combination of lifestyle changes, behavioural and physical therapy, breathing devices like CPAP machines, oral appliances and selected cases, surgical interventions. In this workshop, we present intricacies of CPAP treatment, the novel hypoglossal nerve stimulation, adjunctive psychotherapy, and the practical aspects of the Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy (OMFT). | |
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| Target Participants | Physicians and surgeons with an interest in Sleep Medicine, sleep technologists, respiratory therapists, nurse clinicians, advanced practice nurses, psychologists | |
| Participants Number | 50 | |
| Faculty | Mr Desmond Chia Ming Rui (SGH) Ms Nur Izzianie Bte Kamaruddin (SGH) Ms Jennifer Abad Trinidad (TTSH) Ms Tai Jia Yu (TTSH) Ms Jaclyn Teo Yu Ting (SGH) Ms Shakina Binte Abdul Rahim (SGH) Dr Huang Wanping (TTSH) Ms Koay Way Inn (SGH) Ms Kathy Sock Khim Chan (SKH) Dr Soh Rui Ya (SKH) |
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| Time | Topic | Speakers |
| 0830-0945 | CPAP – Mask Fitting and Devices with Hands-on | Desmond Chia Ming Rui (SGH) Nur Izzianie Bte Kamaruddin (SGH) Jennifer Abad Trinidad (TTSH) Tai Jia Yu (TTSH) |
| 0945-1000 | BREAK | |
| 1000 – 1030 | Inspire Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation (HGN) – Setup, titration, and troubleshooting | Jaclyn Teo Yu Ting (SGH) Shakina Binte Abdul Rahim (SGH) |
| 1030-1100 | CBTi | Huang Wanping (TTSH) |
| Psychology and CPAP Adherence | Koay Way Inn (SGH) | |
| 1100-1115 | BREAK | |
| 1115-1200 | Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy (OMFT) | Soh Rui Ya (SKH) Ms Kathy Sock Khim Chan (SKH) |
| Workshop Title | Management of Children With Neuromuscular Diseases Including Non-Invasive Ventilation |
| Time | 14:00 – 17:00 |
| Venue | Suntec Convention and Exhibition Centre, Level 3 Room 324 |
| Introduction | Children with neuromuscular disorders have a wide range of pulmonary problems even though lung is not the direct organ involved. Issues can range from Obstructive sleep apnea, recurrent aspiration, hypoventilation, restrictive lung disease and chronic bronchiectasis due to recurrent infections. |
| Objectives | The main objectives of this workshop is to give the participants a “hands on” experience of various procedures and therapies that can help children with neuromuscular disorders. Participants will have a guided practical learning opportunity in performing specialised lung function test, performing overnight polysomngraphy and pulse oximetry and initiating CPAP/BiPAP treatment. |
| Target Participants | General paediatricians, paediatric and adult pulmonologists who take care of children with neuromuscular disorders, Residents and junior doctors who would like to know more about this area and allied health professionals. |
| Participants Number | 50 |
| Course Fees | 60USD (Half day workshop) |
| Lead Faculty (Local) | Dr Mahesh Babu Ramamurthy, KTP-NUCMI, NUH |
| Faculty | Dr Daniel Ng, Paediatric Pulmonologist, Hong Kong A/Prof Teoh Oon Hoe, Paediatric Pulmonologist, KK Hospital, Singapore |
| Programme | 3 Modules of one hour each 1. Lung function tests and lung clearance techniques 2. CPAP/BiPAP with different interfaces 3. PSG/oximetry |
| Workshop Title | Updates on the Management of Pulmonary Vascular Disorders | |
| Time | 14:00 – 17:00 | |
| Venue | Suntec Convention and Exhibition Centre, Level 3 Room 332 | |
| Introduction | Over the past decades, great strides have been in our understanding on the pathophysiology of pulmonary vascular disorders (PVD). With these findings, new therapeutic options have emerged. In the symposium we bring together experienced clinicians and experts to explore the various facets of managing PVD through lectures and case discussions. | |
| Objectives | 1. Updates on the current guidelines underlying the basis for treatment of adult with PVD 2. Assess current and future therapeutic strategies for management of PVD 3. Review the latest interventional, device and pharmacological approaches to pulmonary vascular disorders and understand the options across the spectrum of PVD |
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| Target Participants | Adult pulmonologists, cardiology and critical care physicians, Advanced Practice Nurses | |
| Participants Number | 50 | |
| Lead Faculty (Local) | Asst Prof. Duu Wen Sewa and A/Prof. Raghuram Jagadesan | |
| Faculty | A/Prof Edmund Lau Dr Alicia Chia Asst Prof. Roshni Sadashiv Gokhale Dr. Kristen Alexa Lee Asst Prof. Duu Wen Sewa |
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| Programme | 14:00 – 14:25 | Updates in ESC/ERS 2022 Guidelines for Pulmonary Hypertension A/Prof Edmund Lau |
| 14:25 – 14:50 | Pulmonary endarterectomy for CTEPH – Considerations and Challenges Dr. Alicia Chia Xue Fen |
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| 14:50 – 15:15 | Challenging Case Discussions | |
| 15:15 – 15:30 | Break | |
| 15:30 – 15:55 | Updates in Anticoagulation in Pulmonary embolism A/Prof. Roshni Sadashiv Gokhale |
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| 15:55 – 16:20 | Catheter direct therapy for intermediate risk PE Dr. Kristen Alexa Lee |
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| 16:20 – 16:45 | How I manage Intermediate and High Risk Pulmonary Embolism A/Prof. Duu Wen Sewa |
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| 16:45 – 17:00 | Conclusion | |
