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Area-Based Clinical Approach in Pediatric Emergency Course |
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12-13 September 2026, Bezmialem Vakif University, İstanbul / Türkiye |
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Day 1. RED AREA |
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Time |
Activity |
Learning Objectives/Goals |
Instructor |
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09:00 - 09:20 |
Opening Remarks and Course Introduction |
Participants will gain an overview of the course structure, learning expectations, and area-based approach used in pediatric emergency care. |
Başar Cander, M.D., Prof. |
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09:20 - 09:50 |
Pediatric CPR |
Participants will learn the recognition and initial management of pediatric cardiopulmonary arrest using current resuscitation principles. |
Serhat Örün, M.D., Assoc. Prof. |
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09:50 - 10:20 |
Respiratory Failure |
Participants will identify signs of pediatric respiratory failure and understand timely emergency interventions. |
Behçet Al, M.D., Prof. |
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10:20 - 10:50 |
Mechanical Ventilation |
Core indications, initial ventilator settings, and practical considerations in pediatric emergency ventilation will be reviewed. |
Başar Cander, M.D., Prof. |
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10:50 - 11:00 |
Question and Answer Session |
Key learning points from the morning sessions will be reinforced through interactive discussion. |
All instructors |
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11:00 - 11:10 |
Coffee Break |
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11:10 - 11:30 |
Shock Management |
Participants will learn early recognition of pediatric shock and appropriate fluid and vasoactive treatment strategies. |
Arif Karagöz, M.D., Assoc. Prof. |
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11:30 - 11:50 |
Seizure Management |
This session will focus on the emergency evaluation and treatment of seizures and status epilepticus in children. |
Bilgehan Demir, M.D., Assoc. Prof. |
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11:50 - 12:10 |
Trauma Approach |
Participants will review the systematic assessment and initial management of pediatric trauma patients. |
Bahadır Taşlıdere, M.D. |
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12:10 - 12:20 |
Question and Answer Session |
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Interactive review of the red area topics and clinical decision points. |
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All instructors |
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12:20 - 13:30 |
Lunch Break |
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Practical Training (Group Rotation) |
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Time |
Room 1 (CPR) |
Room 2 (Airway) |
Room 3 (Fluids and Procedures) |
Room 4 (Integrated Simulation) |
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Learning Objectives and Goals |
Hands-on pediatric CPR practice will reinforce compression quality, ventilation, teamwork, and rhythm-based interventions. |
Participants will practice pediatric airway management techniques, including bag-mask ventilation and advanced airway basics. |
Participants will apply fluid therapy principles and common emergency procedures in simulated pediatric critical care scenarios. |
This station will integrate assessment, intervention, and team communication through case-based pediatric emergency simulations. |
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13:30 - 14:30 |
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B |
C |
D |
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14:30 - 14:40 |
Coffee Break |
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14:40 - 15:40 |
B |
C |
D |
A |
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15:40 - 15:50 |
Coffee Break |
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15:50 - 16:50 |
C |
D |
A |
B |
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16:50 - 17:00 |
Question and Answer Session |
All instructors |
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Day 2. YELLOW AND GREEN AREAS |
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Time |
Activity |
Learning Objectives/Goals |
Instructor |
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09:00 - 09:20 |
Electrolyte Disorders |
Participants will recognize life-threatening electrolyte abnormalities in children and understand emergency treatment priorities. |
Şeyma Nur Çalışır; M.D. |
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09:20 - 09:40 |
Poisonings |
This session will review the assessment and early management of common pediatric toxic exposures. |
Ayşe Büşra Özcan, M.D. |
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09:40 - 10:00 |
Asthma Exacerbation |
Participants will learn severity assessment and emergency treatment strategies for acute pediatric asthma attacks. |
Başar Cander, M.D., Prof. |
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10:00 - 10:10 |
Question and Answer Session |
Morning topics will be consolidated through discussion and practical clinical questions. |
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10:10 - 10:20 |
Coffee Break |
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10:20 - 10:40 |
Anaphylaxis |
Participants will review rapid recognition and immediate management of pediatric anaphylaxis. |
Turgut Dolanbay, M.D., Assoc. Prof. |
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10:40 - 11:00 |
Pneumonia |
This session will focus on evaluation of pediatric pneumonia and emergency treatment planning. |
Abdussamet Vural, M.D., Assoc. Prof. |
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11:00 - 11:20 |
Gastroenteritis |
Participants will review dehydration assessment, rehydration strategies, and disposition decisions in children with gastroenteritis. |
Bahadır Taşlıdere, M.D. |
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11:20 - 11:30 |
Question and Answer Session |
Interactive review of yellow area topics and common pitfalls. |
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11:30 - 12:30 |
Lunch Break |
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12:30 - 12:50 |
Febrile Child |
Participants will learn a structured approach to the febrile child in the green area setting. |
Başar Cander, M.D., Prof. |
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12:50 - 13:10 |
Rashes |
This session will address common pediatric rashes and red flags requiring urgent evaluation. |
Ayşe Büşra Özcan, M.D. |
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13:10 - 13:30 |
Upper Respiratory Tract Infections |
Participants will learn evidence-based emergency evaluation of common upper respiratory complaints in children. |
Başar Cander, M.D., Prof. |
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13:30 - 13:40 |
Coffee Break |
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13:40 - 14:00 |
Discharge Criteria |
Safe discharge planning, follow-up advice, and warning signs will be discussed. |
Başar Cander, M.D., Prof. |
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14:00 - 14:20 |
Burns |
Participants will review initial assessment and emergency management of pediatric burns. |
Başar Cander, M.D., Prof. |
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14:20 - 14:40 |
Hypoglycemia |
Rapid recognition and treatment of pediatric hypoglycemia will be emphasized. |
Başar Cander, M.D., Prof. |
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Practical Training (Group Rotation) |
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Time |
Room 1 (Trauma) |
Room 2 (E-FAST) |
Room 3 (Case Discussion) |
Room 4 (Integrated Simulation) |
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Learning Objectives and Goals |
Participants will practice pediatric trauma assessment using a systematic emergency approach and prioritization of life-threatening injuries. |
This station will teach focused bedside ultrasonography principles and E-FAST application in pediatric emergency settings. |
Participants will strengthen clinical reasoning through structured discussion of common yellow and green area pediatric cases. |
This station will integrate triage, diagnosis, treatment, and disposition decisions through scenario-based simulation. |
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14:50 - 15:50 |
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D |
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15:50 - 16:00 |
Coffee Break |
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16:00 - 16:50 |
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C |
D |
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16:50 - 17:00 |
Closing Ceremony |
All instructors |