A two day workshop on Basic Neonatal Care and Neonatal Resuscitation

A two day workshop on Basic Neonatal Care and Neonatal Resuscitation was organised by the Department of Kaumarabhritya, All India Institute of Ayurveda,Goa on 22nd and 23rd January, 2024.
Dr Deepak Pande, MBBS,MD Paediatrics served as the Master Trainer/ Resource person for the workshop. The workshop commenced with lighting the lamp followed by Dhanwantari stuti..The presidential address was delivered by Dean AIIA Goa, Professor Dr. Sujata Kadam. Dr. Rahul Dhanraj Ghuse, Associate Professor, Department of Kaumarabhritya provided a comprehensive briefing about the workshop, setting the stage for the upcoming sessions.The keynote address was delivered by the esteemed resource person, Dr. Deepak Pande, establishing the significance of the workshop. The Training sessions covered a broad spectrum of theoretical and practical knowledge related to basic neonatal care and resuscitation. Session also included common issues faced during Neonatal care, and their preventive measures. Participants were engaged in practical sessions, applying acquired knowledge in simulated scenarios. Practical aspects included resuscitation techniques, proper handling of neonates, and essential care practices. The workshop provided a holistic understanding by seamlessly integrating theoretical concepts with practical applications. Opportunities for participants to actively participate and clarify doubts enhanced the overall learning experience. Facilitated interaction among faculties, medical officers, and staff nurses, fostered a collaborative environment for continuous learning. Dr. Deepak Pande summarized the workshop, emphasizing the critical importance of both theory and hands-on training in ensuring effective neonatal care as well as resuscitation.Participants were urged to integrate the acquired skills into their practice, with a strong recommendation to revisit and practice the techniques learned at least once every six months.This workshop not only equipped the participants with essential neonatal care skills but also fostered a sense of responsibility to consistently apply and update their knowledge in the field.