Holy Family Hospital, Bandra, Mumbai organized a CME titled ‘Padiatric Update’ on 25th June 2022 in the Morello Hall situated on 6th Floor of the hospital.
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| Morello Hall being Setup for CME |
THE
CME was first of its kind given the fact that this was the first CME to take
place in physical format since the lockdown was imposed. It was also the first Paediatric CME to be
organized in Holy Family Hospital.
Under the able guidance pf Medical Director Dr Ian D’souza
and the efforts of Paeditric team
consisting of Dr R D Khare, Dr Deepak Tirthani and Dr harvinder Palaha, the CME
started with lunch at 1230 hrs and then the first talk was a welcome address by
Medical Director Dr Ian D’souza . Dr Ian was in home quarantine as he had tested
positive for COVID and sent a video recording of his address. He expressed his
happiness to see the CME happening and took us down the ,memory lane when CMEs
were being held earlier without much technological support. He also mentioned
the yeomen contribution of Research Department heads namely Drs Euctace D’souza
and Dr Charles Pinto who spearheaded the
CME scene till the pandemic started.
Dr. Ian D'souza addressing the Doctors through
Video Message
The
Master of ceremonies Dr Prachi then took over and laid the context for the
first session by Dr R D Khare, senior paediatrician and a much acclaimed
clinician of our times. Dr Khare held the audience spellbound with his simple
but very powerful messages on approach to a sick child and OPD management of
common paediatric emergencies.
Dr. R D Khare Starting off his message on
"OPD Management of common paediatric
emergencies"
The second session was by Dr Harvinder
Palaha and she spoke about Kangaroo Mother Care being the miracle of 21st
Century. She shared various studies and evidence to prove that KMC is the best
care for Low Birth weight babies and that it should be universally practiced.
Dr. Harvinder Palaha taking her session on
"Kangaroo Mother Care"
Dr
Deepak Tirthani was the third speaker and took a very interesting session on
importance of nutrition for growth and development of infants with special
emphasis on complimentary feeds.
Dr. Deepak Tirthani elaborating on the "Importance
of Nutrition"
The quizmaster Dr Ankita and Dr Aamir asked
very pertinent questions after each session and the winners were rewarded with
chocolates on the spot!
Last session was an interesting Panel
Discussion moderated by Dr Vineeti Dalal titled’ Healthy mothers, Healthy
babies.
The panellists were Dr Sanjay Sharma(Paediatrician), Dr Michelle Victor(Gynaecologists),Dr Jui Mankde(Paediatric Surgeon),Dr Rini Shah(Paediatric Endocrinologist),Dr Ashini Maniar(Paediatric Ophthalmologist)
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| The Panellist - Dr Sanjay Sharma, Dr. Michelle Victor, Dr. Jui Mandke, Dr. Rini Shah and Dr. Ashini Maniar (From Left to Right) |
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| Panel Discussion moderated by Dr. Viniti Dalal "Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies" |
Dr Vineeti superbly conducted the panel discussion and various aspects of healthy mothers viz importance of ANC checkups, management of preterm labour, management of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia and experience of 13 cases, common endocrinological problems viz hypothroidism, short stature, neonatal hypoglycaemia and importance of routine eye check up and common ophthalmological problems were discussed lucidly by all panelists.
Dr Melville Mathias, Medical Superintendent, Holy family Hospital facilitated all speakers and gave a very heart felt vote of thanks.
Dr. Melville Mathias facilitating all Speakers with
his vote of thanks
This report will not be complete without mentioning the wonderful work of Isaac who prepared all the brochures and took charge of registrations. Priyanka who got the CME the much needed credit points and liaised with all stakeholders to ensure a smooth conduction of the CME, Jude who helped with the audio set up, Mayur who was in charge of IT, laptops, wifi and all the HFH housekeeping staff for hall arrangements.
Indeed the CME was successful largely due to a well synchronised team work and was very well received by the participants.
Paediatrician
Holy Family Hospital
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