Join us for this educational webinar – Unite to Ignite: Power of PCT in optimising infection management – as part of Sepsis Awareness Month! Held in collaboration with Roche Experience Days, this webinar will feature leading experts in Infectious Disease and Critical Care from India and Vietnam, covering both the laboratory and clinical perspectives. Moderated by Dr Christine Dizon, both Dr Subramanian Swaminathan and A/Prof Do Ngoc Son will share their expertise and the practical use of procalcitonin (PCT) in optimising infection care. Discover the critical role of PCT in sepsis management, in lower respiratory tract infections and antibiotic stewardship, and gain practical insights on implementing PCT testing within institutions.
Please click here for the Vietnamese version of the webinar
- This session is highly relevant for laboratory professionals, infection & respiratory specialists, ER and ICU physicians
- In-depth understanding of how PCT support early and accurate detection of bacterial infections and improve patient outcomes
- Understand how to optimise antibiotic use and contribute to global effort in combating antimicrobial resistance
- Case studies and real-world applications.
Dr Subramanian Swaminathan
Director of Infectious Diseases and Infection Control, Gleneagles Hospitals India
A/Prof Do Ngoc Son
Director of Center for Critical Care Medicine, Bach Mai Hospital Vietnam
Dr Christine Dizon
Medical and Scientific Affairs Manager Roche Diagnostics Asia Pacific
AGENDA
| Time (GMT+8) | Topics | Moderator & Speakers |
|---|---|---|
| 17:30-17:35 | Welcome and opening | Dr Christine Dizon |
| 17:35-17:50 | PULSE: Procalcitonin Utility in Leading Sepsis Evaluation | Dr Subramanian Swaminathan |
| 17:50-18:05 | Medical value of PCT in LRTIs: Evidence and implementation | A/Prof Do Ngoc Son |
| 18:05-18:25 | Panel discussion and Q&A | All |
| 18:25-18:30 | Closing | Dr Christine Dizon |
