Aga Khan University, PAK
Dr. Asad Latif is a global health focused anesthesia intensivist and patient safety researcher who serves as Professor and Chair of Anaesthesiology at the Aga Khan University in Pakistan. A US-trained critical care physician, Dr. Latif is a pioneer in scaling tele-ICU networks and infection control programs across South Asia and the Middle East.
He has delivered invited talks on five continents, sharing insights on critical care safety, health systems transformation, and global surgical equity. As Director of AKU’s Centre for Patient Safety, a World Health Organziation Collaborating Center, he leads national-level initiatives that integrate telemedicine, digital innovation, and workforce training to improve outcomes in intensive care and perioperative settings.
Dr. Latif is a staunch advocate for applying implementation science to real-world challenges - from operating rooms to remote ICUs - and works on practical frameworks for making healthcare safer and more equitable worldwide.
Elective ICU Booking and Utilization for Postoperative Patients: A Five-Year Retrospective Review
Sunday, March 22, 2026
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM Central Time
Disclosure(s): No relevant financial relationship(s) to disclose.
Blended Teaching Improves Delirium Assessment and Ensures 100% Patient Screening by Nurses
Sunday, March 22, 2026
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Central Time
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Table 08: Bridging Nations: Telecritical Care for a Global Impact
Sunday, March 22, 2026
2:30 PM - 3:10 PM Central Time
Disclosure(s): No relevant financial relationship(s) to disclose.
Scaling Critical Care: Tele-ICU Consultation Patterns Across Diverse Hospital Settings in Pakistan
Sunday, March 22, 2026
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM Central Time
Disclosure(s): No relevant financial relationship(s) to disclose.
Monday, March 23, 2026
9:00 AM - 9:40 AM Central Time
Disclosure(s): No relevant financial relationship(s) to disclose.
