Media Release
Manipal, Jul 3: A special workshop on comprehensive airway management using the advanced Aurora mannequin was recently held at Manipal, focusing on enhancing clinical skills and expertise for post graduate students in airway management.
The workshop was officially inaugurated by Dr Padmaraj Hegde, professor and dean of KMC at MAHE Manipal. Dr Hegde emphasised the importance of post graduate training in medicine and nursing through the use of cutting-edge technologies. He highlighted the necessity of ongoing education to prepare post graduates for a sustainable future in India.
Dr Judith A Noronha, dean of Manipal College of Nursing, praised the initiative for its innovative approach. She commended the efforts to involve students in active learning, stressing the importance of teamwork to improve patient care outcomes.
Dr. Elsa Sanatombi Devi, the centre coordinator of the Manipal Center for Interprofessional Advanced Wound Care, presented the highlights of the workshop. She announced the launch of the centre's first 4-credit certificate programme in July 2024. This programme aims to enhance healthcare professionals' skills in innovative wound care, enabling them to manage wounds globally.
Ekta Malik, chief strategy officer of Delta Healthcare, introduced the Aurora mannequin, an advanced tool designed for experiential learning. The mannequin was used by experts including Dr Vimal Krishnan, Dr Vishal Shanbhag, Dr Pratibha Todur, Prasannakumara, and Dr Elsa Sanatombi Devi to train students in managing cardiac arrest and acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS).
The event, coordinated by Shreenidhi Jogi and Effienia D Wahlang, saw active participation from medical post graduates and nurses. They refined their critical care skills through realistic simulations provided by this state-of-the-art training tool.
On the second day, a workshop titled "Experiential Learning: Empowering Faculty with Methodological Pathways to Simulation-Based Education" was conducted by Delta Healthcare experts. This session aimed to empower nurses from MAHE Manipal with the necessary skills for quality care. Eleven nurses from MAHE Manipal and Mangaluru participated in the Train the Trainers (ToT) programme, focusing on simulation training competencies.
This new initiative enhances health profession education through simulation-based training using the Aurora mannequin. It provides healthcare professionals with hands-on experience in critical skills such as cardiac arrest management, ARDS response, and advanced airway management. By utilising realistic simulations, the training aims to improve competency, decision-making, and patient outcomes in high-stakes medical scenarios. This innovative approach ensures that practitioners can refine their techniques and gain confidence in a controlled, supportive environment, ultimately leading to better healthcare delivery.