Programme
Scientific Programme (As of 20 November 2025)
All times indicated are Hong Kong Time (UTC +8)
Venue: Crystal Court, Level 19 and Salons, Level 20, Hopewell Hotel, Hong Kong
22 November 2025 (Saturday)
08:00 – 08:45 |
Pre-Function Area of Crystal Court, L19 |
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08:45 – 09:00 |
Crystal Court II |
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09:00 – 10:30 |
Crystal Court II |
Crystal Court I
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Role of Nurses in Integrative Pain Management |
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10:30 – 11:00 |
Pre-Function Area of Crystal Court, L19 |
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11:00 – 12:30 |
Crystal Court II
Prehabilitation: Re-Engineering the Perioperative Pathway |
Crystal Court I
The Role of Dexmedetomidine in Neuroanaesthesia
EEG Interpretation |
Salon 2-3, L20
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Salon 4, L20
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12:30 – 14:00 |
Crystal Court I
Sustainability |
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14:00 – 15:30 |
Crystal Court II
Peripheral Nerve Blocks: Do They Make a Difference in Healthcare Outcomes |
Crystal Court I
Upper Airway: The Shared Pathway between Anaesthetists and ENT Surgeons
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Salon 2-3, L20
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Judges: Dr. Timothy YANG
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Salon 4, L20
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15:30 – 16:00 |
Pre-Function Area of Crystal Court, L19 |
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16:00 – 17:30 |
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Crystal Court I
Enhancing Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) with Regional Anesthesia: Evidence-Based approaches from PROSPECT
Regional Anaesthesia for Knee Surgery
Echoes of Intelligence: Theory and Practical Applications of AI in Medical Ultrasound
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Salon 2-3, L20
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Salon 4, L20 |
17:30 – 18:00 |
Pre-Function Area of Crystal Court, L19 |
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18:00 – 19:00 |
Crystal Court II |
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19:00 – 22:00 |
Crystal Court I |
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Formal Project Prize Session |
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Minimizing Preoperative Anaemia Among Patients Undergoing Colectomy - A Two-Year Experience In NTWC |
Dr. Ting-Kong CHAN |
Individualised Three-Dimensional (3D) Printed Airway Model to Guide One-Lung Ventilation (OLV) In Paediatric Patients with Congenital Pulmonary Airway Malformation (CPAM) |
Dr. Kenneth Yu-Hin HO |
Single Dose Dexamethasone for Bilateral Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Prospective Double-Blinded Randomized Controlled Trial |
Dr. Ralph Wing-Fung LEE |
Procedural Sedation and Anaesthetic Technique in Paediatric Patients with Anterior Mediastinal Mass in A Quaternary Center - Our 3 Years of Experience - A Retrospective Observational Study |
Dr. Stephanie Yee-Kay TONG |
Children’s And Parents’ Knowledge Level to Procedural Anesthesia and The Contributing Factors to Their Knowledge Level: A Survey Study in The Hong Kong Children’s Hospital (HKCH) |
Dr. Siu-Chung YU |
23 November 2025 (Sunday)
08:30 – 09:00 |
Pre-Function Area of Crystal Court, L19 |
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09:00 – 10:30 |
Crystal Court II
Generative AI for Pre-Anaesthetic Assessment
Anaesthesia in Conflict Zones |
Crystal Court I
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POCUS for Obstetrics
Global Coagulation Assay in Obstetrics
Regional Anaesthesia for Caesarean Section |
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Salon 4, L20
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10:30 – 11:00 |
Pre-Function Area of Crystal Court, L19 |
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11:00 – 12:30 |
Crystal Court II
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Building a Sustainable Future: How Green Building Standards Are Transforming Healthcare Facilities & Communities
Strengthening Psychological Resources: Sustaining Survival to Thrive
Environmental Impact of Volatile Anaesthetics and Strategies for Sustainability |
Crystal Court I
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From Distress to Success: Transforming Paediatric Procedures with Evidence, Compassion and Creativity
Perioperative Paediatric Pain Management
Clinically Useful Nerve Blocks for Pediatric Patients |
Salon 2-3, L20
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12:30 – 13:30 |
Crystal Court II
Application of SAD BlockBuster™ (ISAD) in Airway Management of Morbid Obese Patients
Case Sharing: Blockbuster LM Assisted Paediatric Difficult Airway Management |
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13:30 – 15:00 |
Crystal Court II
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What is EPA and Why Do We Need It for Anaesthesiology Training?
Developing Apps for Anaesthesia: from the Eleveld Model to SimTIVA and Beyond
The Pulse Beneath the Mask: Cultivating Compassion, Courage, and Care |
Crystal Court I
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Perioperative Management of Patients with Valvular Disorders
Perioperative Management on Heart Failure for Non-cardiac Surgery
Pain Management in Cardiac Surgery |
Salon 2-3, L20
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Salon 4, L20
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15:00 – 15:30 |
Pre-Function Area of Crystal Court, L19 |
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15:30 – 17:00 |
Crystal Court II
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The Use of Social Media and Medical Promotion
Potential Liabilities from the Use of AI in Healthcare
Patient Data Confidentiality |
Crystal Court I
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Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) in Critical Care
Minimally Invasive, Maximally Informed Cardiac Output Monitoring from Algorithm to Action
Strategies for Spine Injury in Motor Vehicle Trauma |
Salon 2 -3, L20
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Salon 4, L20
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17:00 – 17:30 |
Crystal Court II |
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Free Paper Session |
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Deep Learning-Based Segmentation of Hypopharyngeal and Tracheal Spaces to Inform Laryngeal Mask Airway Design in Southeast Asian Patients |
Dr. Roderica NG |
Bridging Hospital and Community Care: A PREHAB-Rehab Pilot for Gynecological Oncology Surgical Patients In Hong Kong’s Public Health System |
Dr. Ka-Lai CHU |
Comparison of Eleveld and Schnider Pharmacokinetic–Pharmacodynamic Models for Propofol Anesthesia Depth Control in Obese Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial |
Prof. Soo-Bin YOON |
AI-Powered Informed Consent: Evaluating A Multilingual Chatbot for Anaesthesia Risk Communication |
Dr. Yu-He KE |
Analgesic Efficacy of Perineural Liposomal Bupivacaine Versus Continuous Nerve Blocks: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials |
Dr. Chung-Hin SHING |
Analgesic Efficacy of Cannabinoids in Treating Fibromyalgia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis |
Dr. Chung-Hin SHING |
The programme is subject to change without prior notice.
Optional Workshops
(Each workshop is subject to limited quota. Registration is arranged on first-come-first-served basis.)
W1: Airway Workshop
| Date: | 22 November 2025 |
| Time: | 11:00 - 12:30 |
| Fee: | HK$ 1,500 |
The ASM Airway Workshop is a 90-minute, hands-on session designed to provide focused practical training in advanced airway management. The workshop will consist of four main stations, with an optional bonus station if time permits. Participants will rotate through each station to practice critical airway skills using high-fidelity models and simulators, under the guidance of expert instructors.
W2: Kids Save Lives Workshop
| Date: | 22 November 2025 |
| Time: | 11:00 - 12:30 |
| Fee: | FREE |
Participant Requirements:
Kids Save Lives is a project supported by the WFSA (World Federation of Societies of Anaesthesiologists) and endorsed by the WHO (World Health Organisation). It is a global initiative to educate schoolchildren on BLS (Basic Life Support) skills so as to improve resuscitation training in the general public and improve bystander CPR (CardioPulmonary Resuscitation) rates.
Format:
Didactic introductory lectures on basic life support skills with hands-on CPR practice on mannikins
Language:
Course will be conducted in both English and Cantonese. Participants who can understand both languages will be able to benefit most.
W3: CPEX Workshop
| Date: | 22 November 2025 |
| Time: | 14:00 - 15:30 & 16:00 – 17:30 |
| Fee: | HK$ 1,500 |
Workshop highlights:
Learning Objectives:
At the end of the workshop, you will be able to:
- Understand the physiologic basis of gas exchange and cardiac responses to exercise
- Understand the practical steps to conduct CPEX.
- Outline the steps to interpret 9 panel plots.
Target participants:
- Clinicians who are interested in setting up CPEX as part of perioperative medicine.
- No previous CPEX experience is required.
Format:
Interactive lectures, Live Demonstration of CPEX, practical tutorials on 9 panel plots interpretation and clinical case discussions.
W4: POCUS Workshop
| Date: | 23 November 2025 |
| Time: | 09:00 - 10:30 |
| Fee: | HK$ 1,500 |
Looking to sharpen your ultrasound skills at the bedside? This hands-on workshop is designed for anaesthetists, intensivists, and trainees who want to build confidence in practical POCUS applications.
We’ll kick off with the RUSH Protocol (Rapid Ultrasound in Shock and Hypotension), a structured approach to assessing the shocked patient, followed by focused modules on gastric ultrasound for aspiration risk and the FAST exam for detecting free fluid in trauma.
With plenty of scanning time, tips from experienced faculty, and real-world clinical pearls, this session will help you bring POCUS into your daily practice with confidence.
W5: Aroma Therapy Workshop
| Date: | 23 November 2025 |
| Time: | 13:30 - 15:00 |
| Fee: | HK$ 200 |
Aromatherapy for Psychological and Mental Wellness
This workshop provides an introduction to the use of essential oils as a complementary modality for supporting mental health.
Each participant will create their own inhaler by learning about and selecting from 10 essential oils. Throughout the workshop, you will experience changes in emotions and develop greater self-awareness and self-connection.
The session emphasizes the neuropsychological mechanisms of olfaction, the therapeutic properties of essential oils, and their potential role in stress management, mood regulation, and cognitive support.
W6: Regional Anaesthesia & Ultrasound Workshop 1
| Date: | 23 November 2025 |
| Time: | 13:30 - 15:15 |
| Fee: | HK$ 1,500 |
Join us for the engaging workshops on regional anaesthesia at this year's Annual Scientific Meeting. We are having two 1.5-hour sessions by esteemed experts from Australia, India, Singapore, and Hong Kong. Participants will benefit from live demonstrations and hands-on experience, enhancing their practical skills and knowledge in regional anaesthesia. Whether you are a seasoned practitioner or new to the field, this workshop promises valuable insights and the opportunity to interact with leading professionals. Don’t miss this chance to expand your expertise and network with peers in the anaesthesia community.
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W7: Regional Anaesthesia & Ultrasound Workshop 2
| Date: | 23 November 2025 |
| Time: | 15:45 - 17:30 |
| Fee: | HK$ 1,500 |
Join us for the engaging workshops on regional anaesthesia at this year's Annual Scientific Meeting. We are having two 1.5-hour sessions by esteemed experts from Australia, India, Singapore, and Hong Kong. Participants will benefit from live demonstrations and hands-on experience, enhancing their practical skills and knowledge in regional anaesthesia. Whether you are a seasoned practitioner or new to the field, this workshop promises valuable insights and the opportunity to interact with leading professionals. Don’t miss this chance to expand your expertise and network with peers in the anaesthesia community.
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The programme of workshops is subject to change without prior notice.
