Media Release
Mangaluru, Nov 1: The coastal city of Mangaluru witnessed a landmark academic event in pediatric emergency education as the Pediatric Trauma Resuscitation Module (PTRM) Skill School was successfully conducted today at Indiana Hospital & Heart Institute. The workshop, held under the aegis of WACEM India 2025, brought together experts and delegates from across the country with a shared mission — to advance pediatric trauma care through simulation, skill-building, and structured resuscitation training.
The program was inaugurated by Dr Santosh Soans and Dr Ali Kumble, esteemed patrons of the event, who emphasized the need for structured pediatric trauma preparedness in India’s evolving emergency care landscape. The academic direction of the workshop was steered by chief organizer Dr Neha Rai, with organizing secretaries Dr Aaditya Katyal and Dr Vijay Kumara ensuring seamless execution.
The morning scientific sessions featured a series of high-impact lectures by distinguished faculty from pediatrics, anesthesia, and emergency medicine, setting the tone for a day of immersive learning. Sessions on airway and ventilatory management of the injured child, critical care and resuscitation updates, evaluation of pediatric trauma in the emergency department, and pediatric shock and fluid resuscitation captivated the audience with their clinical relevance and evidence-based insights.
Post-lunch, the workshop transitioned into simulation-based hands-on training across six dedicated skill stations covering airway management, chest trauma, circulation skills, common trauma procedures, pediatric radiology and POCUS, and triage and transport. The interactive stations allowed participants to perform advanced procedures such as needle tracheostomy, intercostal drainage, splinting, and cervical spine stabilization, under direct supervision of expert faculty.
Delegates particularly appreciated the conceptual framework of the PTRM curriculum, which integrates decision-making, teamwork, and procedural competence into a single continuum of trauma care. The initiative also highlighted the importance of systems building and safe pediatric transport, reinforcing that effective trauma management begins well before the child reaches the emergency room.
Speaking at the closing session, the organizers expressed their gratitude to all participants and faculty for making the Skill School a resounding success. “Every second counts, every child matters this workshop is a step toward ensuring that no child’s life is lost for want of timely and skilled intervention,” remarked Dr Neha Rai.
At the end of the day, Dr Ali Kumble remarked that the PTRM workshop was a very good and informative programme. He appreciated the engaging sessions and noted that it was truly interesting and the first of its kind in Mangaluru and the Dakshina Kannada region.
As the sun set over the Mangaluru coastline, the consensus among delegates was clear the PTRM Skill School had not only equipped them with practical trauma care skills but also reignited their collective commitment to saving young lives through knowledge, precision, and compassion.