April 2022: Indian Society of Critical Care Medicine (ISCCM) organized its 28th Annual Conference christened ‘Criticare 2022’ in the vibrant and progressive city of Ahmedabad. The thought-provoking conference aimed at promoting awareness, continuing education, and research in Critical Care Medicines was held at Mahatma Mandir Convention Centre, Gandhinagar from 6th to 10th April 2022.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Arindam Kar, Organising Secretary, Criticare 2022 said, “I take this opportunity to extend my sincere gratitude to all the dignitaries, guests, and delegates who are present at the 28th Annual Conference of the Indian Society of Critical Care Medicine “Criticare 2022. It’s encouraging to note the event has emerged as an opportunity for our esteemed delegates and faculty to share their experiences in the field and showcase their research involving newer trends, innovative technology, and the latest in line of drug molecules in critical care practice.”
More than 2500 doctors, 500 healthcare professionals& 1000 Industry tech experts attended the ‘Criticare 2022’. The event was graced by the who’s who of the city and the general public alike. ‘Criticare 2022’ was organized against the background of the COVID-19 pandemic which has wreaked havoc the world over in the year 2020. The pandemic has in many ways tested human survival skills and adaptability to its extreme limit. The event was held to appreciate the efforts made by the Critical Care Community who rose to the challenge without any expectations. Mindless of the immediate perils of their lives and in the true spirit of their profession, they lead the battle against the virus from the front.
The organizing society- the Indian society of Critical Care Medicine, founded in 1993, with more than 15000 members from 22 countries & 92 city-based branches, is the third-largest Medical Professional body in the world. This non-profit organization primarily aims to impart formal quality education, professional short & long-term training 7 skill up-gradation to the Critical Care doctors, nurses & allied HCP. The society also publishes an indexed journal, appropriate guidelines & position papers to appraise the medical fraternity. The society members have been part of the Pan-India Covid Taskforce in different medical capacities & have been the most active contributing specialty during the pandemic. Despite losing multiple of its members in the last 2 years since the outbreak, each societal member individually & the society collectively is still committed to serving the larger good of the common people, with courage & conviction.
The healthcare professionals, researchers, professors, and doctors attending the event also stressed safety measures and guidelines besides exchanging their knowledge during the conference. The topics of the discussions included the clinical practices, new technologies, and drugs as well as the current initiatives to deal with the new normal.
The ISCCM reiterated at the conference that the suggestions and the valuable feedback provided by the honorable dignitaries and the speakers will help it better prepare for any future health crisis. The conference was also preceded by a two-day workshop.
