Written by INDUS MED NEWS 1 April, 2024 8:10 am .
EMA Leader Professor Dr. Vivek Kumar spearheaded the launch of a simulation-based echocardiography skills school at DY Patil University, Navi Mumbai SIM Center on 23 March 2024.
The workshop focussed on learning echocardiography using high fidelity simulation [CAE Vimedix ultrasound training simulator] to facilitate clinical decision making in Emergency and Critical patient Care scenarios.
Complex condition such as hypotension, shock, cardiac arrest, left and right ventricular systolic dysfunction, native & prosthetic valve disorders, infective endocarditis, acute aortic syndromes, were discussed as the learners gained skills on various resuscitation protocols like RUSH, SIMPLE, BLUE, FALLS, SALVATION, and CURE.
These curated scenarios equipped learners for practicing the skills as well as gaining certifications for various competency tests being held by various agencies within India and across the world.
Learners enjoyed the luxurious hands on sessions which were non stressful and very interactive.
Standardization of the training program enabled learners to learn equally at a steady pace.
The course was conducted under the aegis of World Academic Council of Emergency Medicine [WACEM], & INDUSEM.
The curriculum is seeking support from The World Health Organization Collaborating Centre for Emergency and Trauma.
EMA SIMSONO Officer Dr Vivek Kumar [MD [Medicine], DNB [Medicine], IFCCM, EDIC, EDEC; Echocardiography & Simulation instructor, Mentor & supervisor for EDEC], Professor & Head, Critical Care Medicine, MGM Medical College and Hospital, Navi Mumbai served as the champion for this unique program.
He was supported by Dr Suchitra Mohite, [DNB [Anaesthesia], IDCCM, EDAIC, MRCEM, FCCU [ISCCM]] Head of Emergency Medicine, KEM Hospital, Pune along with Ms. Avita who served as the technology officer.
Dr Sagar Galwankar [MBBS, DNB, (INDIA), FRCP (UK), MPH, MBA, FAAEM, FAIM, Dip. ABEM (USA). Chief Academic Officer, The World Academic Council of Emergency Medicine (WACEM), Founder & President – The Academic College of Emergency Experts of India (ACEE), CEO of INDUSEM] was the academic mentor and director who worked on the designing the initiative.
Pune and Nagpur will be hosting this Skill School in the near future.
About INDUSEM
The INDUSEM mission is to envision and implement the future of Patient Care across the world. The partnership brings together Expert Educators, Inquisitive Innovators and Physicians supporting Safe Patient Care across India, United States and the World. INDUSEM is the Top International Partnership across the World and brings together Institutions, Individuals and Initiatives focused on improving patient care globally. Till date INDUSEM has reached over 50,000 Experts and its reach continues to grow daily. For more information, visit www.indusem.org
About EMA
The Emergency Medicine Association was founded in 2015 during the INDUSEM2015 World Congress of Academic Emergency Medicine in New Delhi. EMA is the Official voice of competent Emergency Experts. Working towards provision of quality emergency care The EMA is an organized Guild of Emergency Leaders in Health and Medicine focused on Developing, Practicing and Progressing Emergency Medicine. EMA has a strong relation with partner organizations, individuals and institutions across the world. The EMA boasts of a strong DNA with its relationships which are geared towards potentiating growth. EMA has the support of the INDO-US Emergency and Trauma Collaborative, the Academic College of Emergency Experts in India and the Academic for Clinical Emergency Nursing in India. For More Information: www.emaindia.net
About WACEM
The World Academic Congress of Emergency Medicine is the official annual meeting of the World Academic Council for Emergency Medicine. The Council was launched in 2016 and the Constitution was finalized in 2017. Founded by Academic leaders from USA, UK, Italy, Qatar, UAE, India, Sri Lanka, Singapore & Japan WACEM is a Non-Political 100% Academic Organization focused on working with individual academicians, academic institutions and academic organization to forward the Science of Emergency Patient Care. All clinical specialties namely trauma, critical care, cardiology, neurosciences, pediatrics, orthopedics, acute care surgery and emergency medicine involved in the academic science of Emergency Patient Care are a part of the WACEM Agenda. For More Information: www.wacem.org
About DYPU Navi Mumbai
Nestled in the heart of Navi Mumbai with state-of-the-art infrastructure, DY Patil University, since its inception in 1983 has been heralding several niche practices focused on developing a conducive environment for its students focused on their holistic development and a research-driven culture for its faculties to aid them in their pursuit of achieving academic excellence. With more than 55,000 Alumni across the globe with careers spanning various leadership and strategic roles across diverse industries and functional areas, their success is a testament to DY Patil University’s 40-year strong legacy. For More Information: https://dypatil.edu/
