Advanced Paediatric Emergency Care (APEC)

Format – on site

This course will be offered on Saturday, 27 September, at 8:30 – 18:00 CEST and Sunday, 28 September, at 08:30 – 12:30 CEST, in Vienna.

Overview

This course is developed by the Paediatric Branch of the European Society for Emergency Medicine. The branch wants to promote and facilitate the dissemination of knowledge in PEM in Europe and the world through meetings, courses, research, publications, and various clinical activities.

The content of this course will:

Develop advanced paediatric assessment and management skills using the Pediatric Assessment Triangle (PAT) and ABCDE approach.

Master critical interventions for respiratory failure, shock, and neurological emergencies using procedural and diagnostic techniques.

Enhance team dynamics and communication through the application of Crisis Resource Management (CRM) principles.

Apply advanced diagnostic tools, including POCUS, and manage complex scenarios through simulation-based learning.

Objective

The objective of this course is to provide participating physicians with both knowledge and advanced skills in recognizing and managing a wide spectrum of Pediatric Emergencies.

Learning outcomes

Consolidate up to date knowledge on selected important and relevant topics in Paediatric Emergency medicine

Reflect on current “best practice” in areas of PEM where the evidence base is poor

Develop an understanding of challenges and dilemmas faced in PEM practice

For who

Resident/Postgraduate and every physician taking care of sick children.

The course participant should have some experience of working in an environment where ill and injured children of all ages are seen and treated. And willing to discuss management and challenge tutors in small group discussions.

Programme

A more detailed programme will be provided later

Lectures on how to recognise a sever sick child
Paediatric assessment triangle
ABCDE
Reel cases and challenging approaches
Challenging the audience (based on their experiences)
Providing evidence medicine on specific topics
Small discussion groups

Educational material

The educational material will be delivered to delegates in advance.

Registration

The costs for this course are:
€ xx for physicians
€ xx for nurses, paramedics, trainees and students

Please register through your MyEUSEM account by clicking on the EUSEM Congress registration button. On the pre-course tab you can select the pre-courses you would like to join.

Faculty

Course Director: Prof Said Hachimi-Idrissi, BE

Dr Dave Walker (USA)
Dr Ruth Farrugia (Malta)
Dr Carlos Lojo Rial (UK)
Dr Jabeen Fayyaz (Canada)
Dr Najib Nasrallah (Israel)
Dr Roberto Velasco Zuñiga, ES
Dr Helvia Benito Pastor, ES
Dr Rula Wahida, UK
Dr Naveen Poonai, Canada

Day 1
Day 2

Time	Day 1 – 27 September

08:30-09:15	Welcome and Introduction Overview of course objectives, agenda, and Pediatric Assessment Triangle (PAT).
09:15-10:00	Airway and Breathing: Advanced management of respiratory distress (e.g., asthma, croup, bronchiolitis). Includes procedural demonstrations of BVM, CPAP, and BiPAP.
10:00 -10:30	Coffee Break
10:30 – 12:45	Circulation: Fluid resuscitation, vasopressors, and septic shock management. Introduction to POCUS for shock evaluation. Disability: Managing neurological emergencies (seizures, head trauma, and raised intracranial pressure).
12:45 – 13:45	Lunch Break
13:45-15:45	Simulation Session: Respiratory failure and septic shock management. Focus on teamwork and CRM principles.
15:45-16:15	Coffee Break
16:15 -18:00	Wrap-Up and Discussion: Review Day 1, key takeaways, and participant Q&A.

Time	Day 2 – 28 September

08:30-10:00	Day 2 Warm-Up: Recap of Day 1, participant feedback, and advanced concepts overview Exposure: Rash-associated emergencies (e.g., meningococcemia, toxic shock syndrome) and advanced diagnostic approaches.
10:00 – 10:30	Coffee break
10:30 – 11:30	Cardiac Emergencies: Management of dysrhythmias, congenital heart disease, and post-arrest care. Hands-on practice with defibrillation and cardioversion.
11:30-12:30	Trauma and Procedural Skills: Managing pediatric trauma, vascular access, and chest decompression.