Cardiology Case Scenarios & Nursing’s Role in AMR

Welcome to this intensive care educational session. Today, we tackle two essential pillars of modern ICU practice: the management of acute cardiac emergencies and the frontline battle against antibiotic resistance. Topic 1: Critical Cardiology. A case-based review of common cardiovascular emergencies in the intensive care unit. Learn how to recognize and treat cardiogenic shock, acute valvular failures, and complex arrhythmias using a systematic clinical approach. Takeaways: Learn to synthesize POCUS findings, biomarkers, and invasive monitoring to make rapid, bedside decisions. Talk 2: The Nursing Role in Combating Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Antimicrobial stewardship is often discussed at the physician or pharmacy level, but the bedside nurse is the ultimate safeguard. Key Focus: This presentation highlights the nurse’s critical role in infection control, timely specimen collection, and the vigilant monitoring of drug toxicities. Takeaways: Understanding how the "Five Rights" of administration and early identification of sepsis de-escalation opportunities can significantly curb the rise of superbugs. Speakers ...... Dr.Ibrahim Sabri Critical Care Lecturer Kafr Elsheik University Mister. Mohamed Ibrahim ICU Nurse & Quality Specialist