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Theme: Evidence to Action: Protocolizing Emergency Care Across India

Workshop Schedule

TIME SESSION SPEAKERS
08:00 – 09:00 AM Registration & Breakfast
SESSION 1 — ECG WORKSHOP
PART A: ECG FUNDAMENTALS
09:00 – 09:30 AM
Inauguration & Introduction
Topics:
  • Why ECG interpretation matters in emergency care
  • Common mistakes in ECG reading
  • Structured approach to ECG interpretation
Dr. Dontula Madhu Kiran
09:30 – 10:10 AM
Basics of ECG Interpretation
Topics:
  • ECG physiology revision
  • Cardiac conduction system
  • ECG paper and calibration
  • Rate calculation
  • Rhythm interpretation
  • Axis determination
  • PR, QRS, QT intervals
  • Stepwise ECG approach
Interactive exercises:
  • Rapid rhythm recognition drills
Discussion (Q&A)
Dr. Dontula Madhu Kiran
10:10 – 10:20 AM Discussion (Q&A)
10:20 – 10:50 AM
Tachyarrhythmias & Bradyarrhythmias
(Technology Review - Defib + Percutaneous Pacing)
Topics:
  • SVT
  • Atrial fibrillation/flutter
  • VT vs SVT with aberrancy
  • Torsades de pointes
  • AV blocks
  • Sick sinus syndrome
  • ACLS relevance
Case-based ECG discussions:
  • Stable vs unstable arrhythmias
  • Shockable rhythms
Dr. Shubhangi R. Kamble
10:50 – 11:00 AM Technology Review - Defib + Percutaneous Pacing Dr. Mudassir Ali
11:00 – 11:10 AM Discussion (Q&A)
SESSION 1 — ECG WORKSHOP
PART B: EMERGENCY ECG MASTERCLASS
11:10 – 11:50 AM
Acute Coronary Syndrome ECGs
Topics:
  • STEMI recognition
  • STEMI equivalents
  • Posterior wall MI
  • Right ventricular MI
  • Hyperacute T waves
  • Wellens syndrome
  • De Winter pattern
  • Sgarbossa criteria
  • ECG pitfalls in ACS
Clinical integration:
  • Cath lab activation decisions
Discussion (Q&A)
Dr. CH. Santosh Kumar
11:50 – 12:00 PM Discussion (Q&A)
12:00 PM – 12:40 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)
Dr. Nikhil Paul
12:40 PM – 12:50 PM Discussion (Q&A)
12:50 – 01:30 PM
ECG in Critical Care & Emergency Medicine
Topics:
  • Pulmonary embolism ECG
  • Pericarditis
  • Cardiac tamponade
  • Pacemaker ECG
  • ECG in shock
  • ECG changes in sepsis
  • Hypothermia ECG
  • Raised ICP ECG changes
Interactive “Spot Diagnosis” round
Discussion (Q&A)
Dr. Roshan Mathew
01:30 – 01:40 PM Discussion (Q&A)
01:40 – 02:05 PM
Rapid ECG Interpretation Challenge
Topics:
  • One-minute ECG drills
  • Audience response system
  • Pattern recognition competition
Discussion (Q&A)
Dr. Roshan Mathew
02:05 – 02:15 PM Discussion (Q&A)
02:15 – 03:00 PM Lunch Break
SESSION 2 — ABG WORKSHOP
PART A: ABG BASICS
03:00 – 03:35 PM
Fundamentals of ABG Analysis
Topics:
  • Acid-base physiology
  • Indications for ABG
  • Components of ABG
  • Stepwise ABG interpretation
  • Compensation mechanisms
  • Common interpretation
Discussion (Q&A)
Dr. Dipti Chand
03:35 – 03:55 PM
Acid-Base Disorders in Emergency & ICU – Part I
Topics:
  • Metabolic acidosis
  • Metabolic alkalosis
  • Respiratory acidosis
  • Respiratory alkalosis
Dr. Rohit Vadala
03:55 – 04:15 PM
Acid-Base Disorders in Emergency & ICU – Part II
Topics:
  • Mixed acid-base disorders
  • Anion gap approach
  • Delta ratio
Discussion (Q&A)
Dr. Swaroop Verma
04:25 – 05:00 PM Tea Break
05:00 – 05:40 PM ABG in Critical Care Scenarios

Topics:
  • ABG in sepsis
  • COPD exacerbation
  • Poisoning and toxicology
  • Ventilator-associated ABG changes
  • Diabetic ketoacidosis
  • ARDS
  • Lactate interpretation
  • Shock states
Clinical correlation:
"Treat the patient, not only the numbers"

Discussion (Q&A)
Dr. Virendra Belekar
05:50 – 06:30 PM Integrated ECG + ABG Clinical Simulation Session

Clinical scenarios:
  • Hyperkalemia
  • Salicylate poisoning
  • Septic shock
  • Cardiac arrest
  • DKA
  • Massive PE
  • Ventilator dyssynchrony
Participants interpret:
  • ECG
  • ABG
  • Clinical parameters
  • Immediate management priorities
Discussion (Q&A)
Dr. Alok Gangurde
SESSION 2 — ABG WORKSHOP
PART B: CLINICAL ABG APPLICATIONS
06:40 – 07:30 PM Post-Test & Interactive Quiz
  • ECG interpretation stations
  • ABG interpretation exercises
  • Rapid-fire emergency cases
Dr. Roshan Palresha
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
08:00 – 09:00 AM Registration & Breakfast
  • Batch allocation for skill stations
THEORETICAL SESSION
09:00 – 09:15 AM Inauguration & Introduction to POCUS

Topics:
  • Evolution of POCUS in Emergency & Critical Care
  • Scope and limitations
  • Role in time-sensitive emergencies
  • "Resuscitation guided by ultrasound"
Dr. Harshwardhan Bora
09:15 – 09:45 AM Basics of Ultrasound & Knobology

Topics:
  • Ultrasound physics simplified
  • Machine controls
  • Orientation and image optimization
  • Artifacts and troubleshooting
  • Probe selection
Live Demonstration:
  • Probe handling
  • Image acquisition techniques
Dr. Akant Arora
09:45 – 10:30 AM Hemodynamic Ultrasound & Echo in Shock

Topics:
  • RUSH protocol
  • Basic critical care echocardiography
  • LV/RV function
  • Pericardial effusion & tamponade
  • IVC assessment
  • Fluid responsiveness
Live Demonstration:
  • Standard cardiac windows
  • IVC scanning
Dr. Harshwardhan Bora
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 zone scanning
  • Dynamic lung signs
Dr. Sridhar Maram
11:10 AM – 12:00 PM
Trauma, Abdominal & Renal POCUS
Topics:
  • EFAST protocol
  • Hemoperitoneum
  • Gallbladder ultrasound
  • Hydronephrosis
  • AAA screening
  • Bladder assessment
Live Demonstration:
  • EFAST sequence
  • Renal and abdominal scanning
Dr. Amit Kothari
12:00 PM – 12:45 PM
Ultrasound-Guided Procedures & Airway Ultrasound
Topics:
  • Central venous access
  • Arterial line insertion
  • Thoracentesis
  • Paracentesis
  • Difficult vascular access
  • Airway ultrasound
  • Cricothyroid membrane localization
Dr. Jashwini Bhoyar
12:45 PM – 01:00 PM
Integrated POCUS in Critical Care – Part I
Topics:
  • Multi-organ ultrasound
  • VEXUS concept
  • Ultrasound in AKI
Dr. Anup Gohatre
01:00 PM – 01:15 PM
Integrated POCUS in Critical Care – Part II
Topics:
  • Diaphragm ultrasound
  • POCUS during cardiac arrest
  • Weaning ultrasound
Dr. Rashmi Agarwal
01:15 PM – 02:00 PM Lunch Break
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