1st International schülke Infection Prevention Symposium
14.06.2023
The final preparations for the 1st International schülke Infection Prevention Symposium on June 30th in Hamburg, Germany are going on. The global scientific team of schülke has prepared a high-class event with guests and speakers from more than 9 countries.
This symposium offers the opportunity for an international exchange at a high scientific level on the most important fields of infection prevention as well as an excellent opportunity to connect with colleagues from different scientific fields and to exchange knowledge and experiences. We are sure that you will gain valuable insights and knowledge from the experts and participants.
The limited capacities at the venue are already reached. However, to enable more interested persons to participate, we are offering a digital participation option via Zoom webinar. Participation is free of charge. The symposium will be held in English.
To join the guest list for our webinar, please contact info@schuelke.com. You will receive the dial-in details for the webinar a few days before the event.
We look forward to a stimulating exchange on the topics of multidrug-resistant pathogens, antimicrobial resistance and wound management.
Agenda
Welcome
Start: 9.00 am
- Schülke & Mayr GmbH
- Prof. Dr. Ojan Assadian (AT, Moderation)
Session 1: Multidrug Resistant Organisms
Start: 9.15 am
- Prof. Dr. Angela Chow (SG)
Comparative epidemiology of MRSA in a healthcare network and Effectiveness of intra-nasal antiseptic for MRSA prevention and control in extended care facilities - Ajay Malviya (UK)
Screening and decolonization MSSA - Dr. Ralf-Uwe Kühnel (DE)
Prevention of surgical site infections in cardiothoracic surgery - Prof. Dr. Nico Mutters (DE)
Spread of infections in & outside the hospital - hidden networks
Coffee Break - PD DDr. Michael Wagner (AT)
Medical virtual reality (VR) trainings & infection prevention features - Prof. Dr. Jürgen Lutz (DE)
Relevance of catheter-related bloodstream infections on ICUs
Round table / panel discussion
Lunch Break / Start: 12:30 Uhr
Session 2: Antimicrobial Resistance
Start: 1.45 pm
- Dr. Nermina Malanovic (AT)
Resistance to antimicrobial agents / mode of action of octenidine - Prof. Dr. Birgit Willinger (AT)
Fungal (cross-)resistance to antimicrobial agents – Candida spp - Prof. Dr. Laurent Poirel (CH)
Bacterial (cross-)resistance to antimicrobial agents - Gram-Negatives - Prof. Dr. Ilker Uçkay (CH)
Preoperative measures against SSIs - antibiotics, antiseptics and other measures
Round table / panel discussion
Coffee Break
Session 3: Wound Management
Start: 4.00 pm
- Prof. Dr. Sebastian Probst (CH)
Antimicrobials and non-healing wounds - what is new? - Prof. Dr. Ewa Stürmer (DE)
Efficient against bacteria and biofilm? Limitations and indications of antimicrobials - Prof. Dr. Adelheid Elbe-Bürger (AT)
Effect of wound gels with different active ingredients in human wounds - Prof. Dr. Tomasz Karpinski (PL)
Efficacy of antiseptics against Pseudomonas aeruginosa strains - Prof. Dr. Harikrishna K.R. Nair (MY)
The challenges of wound care in Malaysia
Round table / panel discussion