Synergizing the Surviving Sepsis Campaign and Antimicrobial Stewardship in the ICU
Join us on Tuesday, 8 September 2026, 16:00 CEST
This webinar is a joint initiative by ESICM and ESCMID.
How can we balance rapid, effective treatment of sepsis with the principles of responsible antimicrobial use?
Join us for an expert webinar exploring how the Surviving Sepsis Campaign and antimicrobial stewardship can work together in the ICU. The session will focus on practical strategies to optimise antimicrobial therapy while ensuring timely treatment of critically ill patients.
From early treatment to de-escalation: finding the right balance for better patient care and responsible antibiotic use.
Aims & Objectives
- Explore antimicrobial stewardship strategies and microbiological perspectives in critically ill patients.
- Navigate the Surviving Sepsis Campaign Guidelines and discuss how to harmonise stewardship principles with effective sepsis management.
Topics & Speakers
Antimicrobial Stewardship strategies and microbiological perspectives in the critically ill
Matteo BASSETTI (ESCMID)
University of Genoa and San Martino General Hospital, Genoa (IT)
Navigating the SSC Guidelines: Harmonising stewardship principles and effective sepsis management
Jan DE WAELE (ESICM)
Ghent University and Ghent University Hospital, Ghent (BE)
MODERATORS
Despoina KOULENTI (ESCMID)
King’s College Hospital, London (UK)
Marlies OSTERMANN (ESICM)
Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, London (UK)