Hands on Paediatric & Neonatal Echocardiography Workshop with Baby Work Simulator
Date: 27th January 2027 | Time: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Venue: Velumaniammal Auditorium, Sri Ramakrishna Hospital, Coimbatore
Workshop Highlights
- Structured 4-station rotation system: 40 delegates divided into 4 groups with 90 minutes at each station
- Completely hands-on workshop focusing on image acquisition, interpretation, and bedside decision-making
- Baby Work Simulator training for practical assessment of probe handling and imaging planes
- Compulsory online theory programme (1 week prior) covering foundational echocardiographic concepts
- Live demonstrations & practical hands-on training at all stations
- Case discussions & structured echo report interpretation
Who Can Attend?
- Pediatricians
- Neonatologists
- Pediatric cardiology trainees
- PICU fellows
Workshop Registration Fee
DELEGATE: 2,500/-
PG: 2,000/-
Chief Mentor, Co-ordinators & Faculties
- Chief Mentor & Teacher
- Dr. Sivakumar K (Renowned Paediatric Cardiologist, Madras Medical Mission, Chennai)
- National Co-ordinator
- Dr. Srinivas L
- State Co-ordinator
- Dr. Mani Ram Krishna
- Local Co-ordinators
- Dr. Devaprasath S | Dr. Vinoth Doraiswamy
- Faculties
- Dr. Devaprasath S | Dr. Mani Ram Krishna | Dr. L Srinivas | Dr. M. Kalyanasundaram | Dr. Minoti Kale | Dr. Sanchitha Harini G | Dr. Vinoth Doraiswamy
Physical Workshop Schedule (Hands-on Focus)
| Time | Programme |
|---|---|
| 8:30 – 9:00 am | Registration & Tea |
| 9:00 – 9:15 am | Welcome Address & Workshop Orientation – Dr. Devaprasath S |
| 9:15 – 10:45 am | HANDS-ON ROTATION 1 – All 4 Stations |
| 10:45 – 12:15 pm | HANDS-ON ROTATION 2 – All 4 Stations |
| 12:15 – 1:45 pm | HANDS-ON ROTATION 3 – All 4 Stations |
| 1:45 – 3:15 pm | HANDS-ON ROTATION 4 – All 4 Stations |
| 3:15 – 4:15 pm | Case Discussions + Echo Report Interpretation + Post-Test & Baby Work Simulator |
| 4:15 pm onwards | Valedictory & Feedback – All Faculty |
Online Theory Programme (Single Day – 1 Week Prior)
ATTENDANCE AT THE ONLINE THEORY PROGRAMME IS COMPULSORY.
The online theory programme is a mandatory component of the workshop and must be attended by all delegates. Recordings of the sessions will be provided to registered delegates for revision; however, attendance at the scheduled online programme is mandatory. Delegates are expected to complete the online theory component before attending the hands-on stations.
| Time | Topic | Faculty |
|---|---|---|
| 9:00 – 9:15 am | Welcome & Overview | Dr. Devaprasath S |
| 9:15 – 9:45 am | Basics of Echocardiography: Standard Views & Machines | Dr. Sanchitha Harini G |
| 9:45 – 10:15 am | Assessment of PDA & PPHN in Neonates | Dr. Mani Ram Krishna |
| 10:15 – 10:30 am | Break | |
| 10:30 – 11:15 am | Echocardiography in Duct-Dependent Congenital Heart Disease | Dr. L Srinivas |
| 11:15 – 12:00 pm | Functional Echocardiography in PICU | Dr. Minoti Kale |
| 12:00 – 12:30 pm | Structural Heart Disease & Echo Interpretation | Dr. Vinoth Doraiswamy |
| 12:30 – 1:00 pm | Q&A + Wrap-up | Dr. Mani Ram Krishna + All Faculty |
Hands-On Station Design
Station 1: Neonatal Echocardiography
Faculty Heads: Dr. Vinoth Doraiswamy | Dr. M. Kalyanasundaram
Hands-on Focus:
- Standard Neonatal Echo Windows
- Probe Orientation And Positioning
- PDA Assessment
- PPHN Assessment
- Basic Haemodynamic Assessment
Station 2: Critical Congenital Heart Disease
Faculty Heads: Dr. Mani Ram Krishna | Dr. Devaprasath S
Hands-on Focus:
- Duct-Dependent Lesions
- Arch Assessment
- Pulmonary Blood Flow
- Recognition Of Critical CHD
- Bedside Decision-Making
Station 3: Functional Echo / PICU
Faculty Heads: Dr. Srinivas L | Dr. Minoti Kale
Hands-on Focus:
- LV/RV Function
- Volume Status
- Pericardial Effusion
- Pulmonary Hypertension
- Functional Assessment in Critically Ill Children
Station 4: Paediatric Structural Echo
Faculty Heads: Dr. Sivakumar K (Chief Mentor & Teacher) | Dr. Sanchitha Harini G
Hands-on Focus:
- ASD/VSD/PDA
- Outflow Tracts
- Structural Abnormalities
- Doppler Assessment
- Systematic Interpretation
- Clinical Correlation
Final Assessment & Integration (3:15 – 4:15 PM)
3:15 – 3:45 PM: Case Discussions & Echo Report Interpretation
Faculty: Dr. Minoti Kale | Dr. Sanchitha Harini G | Dr. Vinoth Doraiswamy
Moderated by: Dr. Sivakumar K (Chief Mentor & Teacher)
3:45 – 4:15 PM: Post-Test: Baby Work Simulator
Practical assessment of: Probe handling, imaging planes, recognition of abnormalities, structured echo assessment, clinical interpretation and bedside decision-making.
Faculty: Dr. Mani Ram Krishna | Dr. Sanchitha Harini G | Dr. Vinoth Doraiswamy
Moderator: Dr. Sivakumar K
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