Workshop on Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Provider Course
A workshop on Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Provider Course was held here at SDM Institute of Ayurveda and Hospital (SDMIAH) on December 15.
The programme was organized by the department of Kaumarabhritya (Ayurveda Pediatrics) of the institute in association with the Indian Academy of Pediatrics Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) – First Golden Minute Project.
A total of 39 participants in 5 groups, each led by experienced instructors, took part in the interactive and hands-on learning. The course consisted of five skill station sessions, covering topics such as preparation for birth, routine care, initial steps, brief ventilation, and performance evaluation tests.
The course was coordinated by Dr. Reena Kulkarni (Professor, Department of Kaumarabhritya, SDMIAH) and Dr. Chandrakala BS (Professor, Department of Neonatology, St. John’s medical college and Hospital, Bangalore), with Dr. Y Naresh Kumar (Consultant Neonatologist and Pediatrician, Rangadore Memorial Hospital, Bangalore) serving as the lead instructor.
The faculty team included Dr. Sarath Anand S (Consultant Neonatologist and Pediatrician, Bangalore Baptist Hospital, Hebbal), Dr Kavitha Lakshmi S. (Neonatologist and Associate Professor, MVJ Medical college and research centre, Bangalore) and Dr. G. Sahana (Professor pediatrics and Neonatologist, Rajarajeshwari medical college and hospital, Bangalore).
Participants engaged in hands-on training and demonstrations, and were evaluated through a performance test. The course culminated in a constructive feedback session, where both instructors and participants shared their thoughts, insights, and suggestions.
Certificates were distributed to the participants.
The inauguration ceremony was presided over by Dr. Bharathi D Anvekar (Professor and Head of Department, Department of kaumarabhritya). PG scholar Dr. Sowmya rendered the invocation. Dr. Reena welcomed the gathering. Dr. Chandrakala and Dr. Naresh Kumar provided a comprehensive introduction to the course, outlining its objectives and scope. Dr. Srilakshmi (Assistant professor, Department of Kaumarabhritya) rendered vote of thanks.
