The Western Pacific Association covers the countries on the Western
Pacific Rim, including Australia, China, Hong Kong China, Indonesia,
Japan, Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand,
the Philippines, and Vietnam. Once every two years delegates from
this region come together to share information and learn from
each other about critical care medicine under the auspices of
the Western Pacific Association of Critical Care Medicine.
The 13th Congress of the WPACCM will focus on the "Mutual Understanding
and Development in the WPACCM" and provide a strong content covering
agonizing subjects in our daily practice. A world-renowned, multidisciplinary
faculty will gather to present concepts and data about critical
care medicine. There will also be the 6th Asia Pacific Consensus Conference
on Critical Care Medicine about "Management Guideline of Sepsis
in Asian Countries" and a pre-congress symposium about ventilator
strategies in patients with various conditions of respiratory
failure on the afternoon of June 10, 2004. Seven plenary sessions,
various symposia, case discussions, pro/con debates, and workshops
will cover hot and current issues of critical care. In addition
to an emphasis on clinical practice, the 13th Congress of the
WPACCM will throw light on basic sciences.
The congress will provide much time and meeting space for oral
and poster presentations. We welcome your abstract submission
and active participation in the presentations. To encourage research,
the scientific committee will choose and give the Young Investigator
Award to pre-selected presentations.
Industry supported Luncheon Seminars and the Exhibit
Hall provide you with numerous opportunities to interact with
the latest cutting edge technology in ICUs.
In addition to the scientific program, we will provide fantastic
and interesting social programs that include Gala Night on a cruise
boat on Hangang (River) and Welcome Reception. Through the tour
programs, the congress participants will have a chance to see
and experience the beauty that Korea offers.
We sincerely look forward to your participation and invaluable
contribution at this meaningful gathering in Korea.
With our warmest regards,
