DIMAPUR: The Christian Institute of Health Sciences and Research (CIHSR), Chümoukedima, organised a two-day national-level simulation-based workshop on paediatric emergencies at the Christy Simpson Simulation Center, College of Nursing, CIHSR, from October 30 to 31.
The workshop aimed to strengthen the clinical skills, emergency preparedness and multidisciplinary teamwork of healthcare professionals in managing critical paediatric conditions.
The programme featured expert-led lectures, hands-on skill stations and high-fidelity simulation exercises covering airway management, neonatal resuscitation, cardiac emergencies, trauma, severe bronchiolitis, status epilepticus, poisoning and other paediatric emergencies.
Participants also took part in sessions on crisis resource management, clinical decision-making, effective communication and structured debriefing.
Resource persons included Dr. Ebor Jacob James, Dr. Jolly Chandran, Dr. Sanketh R, Dr. Siva Prasad, Dr. Jayaraj A and Mr. Amul Raj from Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore, along with senior academic and nursing faculty members of the College of Nursing, CIHSR.
CIHSR stated that the initiative reaffirmed its commitment to advancing simulation-based healthcare education, strengthening the emergency response capabilities of healthcare professionals and promoting safer, evidence-based care for children.
