Workshop Schedule – Empact

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Theme: Evidence to Action: Protocolizing Emergency Care Across India

Workshop Schedule

Workshop Schedule

Time	Session
08:00 – 09:00 AM	Registration & Breakfast
09:00 – 09:30 AM	PART A: ECG FUNDAMENTALS Inauguration & Introduction Topics: Why ECG interpretation matters in emergency care Common mistakes in ECG reading Structured approach to ECG interpretation
09:30 – 10:10 AM 10:10 – 10:15 AM	Basics of ECG Interpretation Topics: ECG physiology revision ECG paper and calibration Rhythm interpretation PR, QRS, QT intervals Cardiac conduction system Rate calculation Axis determination Stepwise ECG approach Interactive exercises: Rapid rhythm recognition drills Discussion (Q&A)
10:15 – 10:55 AM 10:55 – 11:00 AM	Tachyarrhythmias & Bradyarrhythmias Technology Review - Defib + Facing Fercutaneos Topics: SVT VT vs SVT with aberrancy AV blocks ACLS relevance Atrial fibrillation/flutter Torsades de pointes Sick sinus syndrome Case-based ECG discussions: Stable vs unstable arrhythmias Shockable rhythms Discussion (Q&A)
11:00 – 11:40 AM 11:40 – 11:45 AM	PART B: EMERGENCY ECG MASTERCLASS Acute Coronary Syndrome ECGs Topics: STEMI recognition Posterior wall MI Hyperacute T waves De Winter pattern ECG pitfalls in ACS STEMI equivalents Right ventricular MI Wellens syndrome Sgarbossa criteria Clinical integration: Cath lab activation decisions Discussion (Q&A)
11:45 AM – 12:25 PM 12:25 – 12:30 PM	ECG in Electrolyte & Metabolic Emergencies Topics: Hyperkalemia Hypokalemia Hypercalcemia Hypocalcemia Digoxin toxicity Drug overdose ECGs QT prolongation Case-based interpretation session Discussion (Q&A)
12:30 – 01:10 PM 01:10 – 01:15 PM	ECG in Critical Care & Emergency Medicine Topics: Pulmonary embolism ECG Cardiac tamponade ECG in shock Hypothermia ECG Pericarditis Pacemaker ECG ECG changes in sepsis Raised ICP ECG changes Interactive “Spot Diagnosis” round Discussion (Q&A)
01:15 – 01:40 PM 01:40 – 01:45 PM	Rapid ECG Interpretation Challenge Topics: One-minute ECG drills Pattern recognition competition Audience response system Discussion (Q&A)
01:45 – 02:30 PM	Lunch Break

02:30 – 02:55 PM 02:55 – 03:00 PM	PART A: ABG BASICS Fundamentals of ABG Analysis Topics: Acid-base physiology Components of ABG Compensation mechanisms Indications for ABG Stepwise ABG interpretation Common interpretation Discussion (Q&A)
03:00 – 03:40 PM 03:40 – 03:45 PM	Acid-Base Disorders in Emergency & ICU Topics: Metabolic acidosis Respiratory acidosis Mixed acid-base disorders Delta ratio Metabolic alkalosis Respiratory alkalosis Anion gap approach Discussion (Q&A)
03:45 – 04:00 PM	Tea Break
04:00 – 04:40 PM 04:40 – 04:45 PM	PART B: CLINICAL ABG APPLICATIONS ABG in Critical Care Scenarios Topics: ABG in sepsis COPD exacerbation Poisoning and toxicology Lactate interpretation Diabetic ketoacidosis ARDS Ventilator-associated ABG changes Shock states Clinical correlation: “Treat the patient, not only the numbers” Discussion (Q&A)
04:45 – 05:25 PM 05:25 – 05:30 PM	Integrated ECG + ABG Clinical Simulation Session Clinical scenarios: Hyperkalemia DKA Salicylate poisoning Massive PE Septic shock Ventilator dyssynchrony Cardiac arrest Participants interpret: ECG ABG Clinical parameters Immediate management priorities Discussion (Q&A)
05:30 – 06:00 PM	ASSESSMENT & CERTIFICATION Post-Test & Interactive Quiz ECG interpretation stations ABG interpretation exercises Rapid-fire emergency cases VALEDICTORY & CERTIFICATE DISTRIBUTION Learning Objectives By the end of the workshop participants should be able to: Interpret ECG systematically Recognize life-threatening ECG patterns Diagnose common acid-base disorders Interpret mixed ABG abnormalities Integrate ECG and ABG into emergency decision-making Improve bedside critical care management

TIME	SESSION
WORKSHOP FORMAT	Morning: Core theoretical concepts with live demonstrations Afternoon: Small-group rotational hands-on skill stations High faculty-to-participant ratio Case-based integrated learning
08:00 – 09:00 AM	Registration & Breakfast Batch allocation for skill stations
09:00 – 09:15 AM	THEORETICAL SESSION Inauguration & Introduction to POCUS Topics: Evolution of POCUS in Emergency & Critical Care Scope and limitations Role in time-sensitive emergencies “Resuscitation guided by ultrasound”
09:15 – 09:45 AM	Basics of Ultrasound & Knobology Topics: Ultrasound physics simplified Machine controls Artifacts and troubleshooting Orientation and image optimization Probe selection Live demonstration: Probe handling Image acquisition techniques
09:45 – 10:30 AM	Hemodynamic Ultrasound & Echo in Shock Topics: RUSH protocol LV/RV function IVC assessment Basic critical care echocardiography Pericardial effusion & tamponade Fluid responsiveness Live demonstration: Standard cardiac windows IVC scanning
10:30 – 11:15 AM	Lung Ultrasound in Emergency & ICU Topics: BLUE protocol Pneumothorax Pulmonary edema A-lines and B-lines Pleural effusion Consolidation and ARDS Live demonstration: Lung zones scanning Dynamic lung signs
11:10 – 12:00 PM	Trauma, Abdominal & Renal POCUS Topics: EFAST protocol Pneumothorax in trauma Hydronephrosis Bladder assessment Hemoperitoneum Gallbladder ultrasound AAA screening Live demonstration: EFAST sequence Renal and abdominal scanning
12:00 – 12:45 PM	Ultrasound-Guided Procedures & Airway Ultrasound Topics: Central venous access Thoracentesis Difficult vascular access Cricothyroid membrane localization Arterial line insertion Paracentesis Airway ultrasound Live demonstration: Needle visualization Dynamic vs static guidance
12:45 – 01:15 PM	Integrated POCUS in Critical Care Topics: Multi-organ ultrasound VExUS concept Ultrasound in AKI Diaphragm ultrasound POCUS during cardiac arrest Weaning ultrasound
01:15 – 02:00 PM	Lunch Break

Conference Secretariat

Dr Rupesh Bokade

Consultant and Head - Department of Emergency Medicine & Trauma

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