Training Program on Pediatric Life Support : Saving Tiny Lives

The Department of Child Health Nursing, SDM Institute of Nursing Sciences (SDMINS), Dharwad, successfully organized a Training Program on Pediatric Life Support (PLS) on 28th March 2026 at the Ishaavaasyam Auditorium & Skill Laboratory.

Theme

“Saving Tiny Lives: Simulation-Based Mastery of Pediatric Emergency Interventions”

About the Program

The training program aimed to enhance the knowledge and clinical competencies of nursing students and faculty in managing pediatric emergencies effectively. The program focused on simulation-based learning to strengthen critical thinking, prompt decision-making, and life- saving skills in pediatric care.

Participants

The program witnessed active participation from:

• B.Sc. Nursing V Semester Students
• M.Sc. Nursing Students

Objectives of the Program

The training was conducted with the following objectives:

• To recognize early signs of critical illness in children
• To identify early indicators of cardiopulmonary arrest
• To demonstrate airway and oxygen management techniques
• To differentiate between respiratory distress and respiratory failure
• To perform timely interventions in pediatric emergencies
• To understand medications used in cardiopulmonary arrest
• To develop competency in Pediatric CPR
• To provide effective post-cardiac arrest management

Program Highlights

The sessions were delivered by experienced resource persons and covered key areas such as:

• Pediatric Life Support Guidelines
• Early Recognition of Critical Illness and Cardiopulmonary Arrest
• Respiratory Distress vs Respiratory Failure
• Emergency Interventions in Respiratory Conditions
• Medications in Pediatric Emergencies
• Pediatric CPR (Hands-on Training)
• Post Cardiac Arrest Management
• OSCE-based Pediatric Skill Stations

Simulation-based demonstrations and skill stations provided participants with practical exposure and hands-on experience in managing real-life emergency scenarios.

Resource Persons

The program was facilitated by eminent experts including:

• Dr. Rangappa S. Ashi, Vice Principal, SDMINS
• Dr. Mahantesh Matti, Professor, SDMCMS&H
• Dr. Ashwini C. S., Assistant Professor, SDMCMS&H
• Dr. Soujanya Gobbur, Senior Resident, SDMCMS&H
• Faculty members of SDMINS

Outcome of the Program

The program significantly improved participants’ confidence and competence in pediatric emergency care. The simulation-based approach enabled better understanding and skill acquisition, ensuring preparedness for real-time clinical situations.

Conclusion

The Training Program on Pediatric Life Support was a great success, achieving its objective of empowering nursing professionals with essential life-saving skills. Such initiatives reinforce SDMINS’s commitment to excellence in nursing education and quality healthcare delivery.