A workshop on Advanced Neonatal Resuscitation - KSHEMA

The Department of Pediatrics, KSHEMA under the aegis of IAP DK Branch organized a workshop on Advanced Neonatal Resuscitation on the 7th of February, 2016. The program was conducted at the Skill Laboratory, KSHEMA, with course faculty that included Dr.Leslie Lewis(Lead Instructor), Dr.Prashant Kini, Dr.Subodh Shetty,Dr.Chaitali,Dr.Jagadish AS; and was attended by 34 delegates. The event was inaugurated by Chief Guest Dr.Sathish Kumar Bhandary, (Dean, KSHEMA). Welcome address was given by Dr.Vijaya Shenoy (Head of Department, Pediatrics). Workshops were conducted for all participants, in which hands on training and multiple case scenario performance was stressed upon. Important workshops included Preparation at birth and Initial steps, Positive Pressure Ventilation, Chest Compressions, Incubation and Vascular access. Following these, afternoon sessions were dedicated to Integrated Skills Station performance analysis and a lecture by lead instructor on management of certain Special circumstances, as well as management of Preterm Resuscitation. The valedictory address was given by Dr.Sumanth Shetty and distribution of certificates, by course coordinator Dr.Seema Pavaman. The event was appreciated by all the delegates and received good feedback from both delegates and instructors.