Clinical Skills and Trauma Simulation

Clinical Skills & Trauma Simulation Workshop

Kerala Pedicon 2025 – Pre-Conference Workshop

Date: November 28th, 2025
Time: 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Venue: KIMSHEALTH, Thiruvananthapuram

Workshop Overview

Join us for an intensive hands-on Clinical Skills & Trauma Simulation Workshop designed to enhance pediatric emergency preparedness and trauma management skills.

This pre-conference event of Kerala Pedicon 2025 combines simulation-based learning, interactive case discussions, roleplay, and team competitions (SIMWAR) to provide practical exposure for pediatricians and emergency medicine professionals.

Get ready for SIMWAR and win exciting prizes!

Workshop Coordinators

• Dr. Neetu Gupta, MD DNB DAA
  Senior Consultant, Pediatric Emergency & Critical Care / Academic Coordinator, KIMSHEALTH

• Dr. Prameela Joji, DCH DNB DAA
  Senior Consultant, Pediatric Emergency & Critical Care / Director, Clinical Skills & SIM Lab, KIMSHEALTH

Program Schedule

8:30 – 9:00 AM
Registration and Meet & Greet – KIMS SIM Team

9:00 – 9:20 AM
Practical aspects of delivery of simulation – Dr. Neetu Gupta

9:20 – 9:35 AM
Debriefing – The heart of simulation – Dr. Prameela Joji

9:35 – 9:55 AM
Tackling pediatric trauma – Dr. Shameem K U

9:55 – 10:30 AM
Roleplay – KIMS SIM Team

10:30 – 10:50 AM
☕ Tea Break – A Moment to Unwind

10:50 AM – 1:10 PM (Hands-on Stations)

• Station 1: Clinical skills lab (airway/IO/LP/catheterization/abdominal paracentesis/ICD/needle thoracotomy/tracheostomy care/NG insertion)

• Station 2: Trauma simulation

• Station 3: Helmet removal, log roll, cervical collar

• Station 4: Basic suturing techniques, tourniquet application

1:10 – 2:00 PM
🍴 Lunch Break

2:00 – 2:45 PM (Stations Repeat)

• Clinical Skills Lab

• Trauma Simulation

• Helmet removal & cervical collar

• Basic suturing & tourniquet application

2:45 – 3:00 PM
Preparation for SIMWAR – KIMS SIM Team

3:00 – 3:15 PM
SIMWAR Team 1 – Resuscitators

3:15 – 3:30 PM
SIMWAR Team 2 – Life Savers

3:30 – 3:45 PM
Debriefing of SIMWAR – KIMS SIM Team

3:45 – 4:00 PM
Feedback & Valedictory Function / Tea

Faculty

KIMSHEALTH SIM Team

• Dr. Shameem K U – Clinical Director & Group Coordinator, Emergency Medicine

• Dr. Shalini S – Academic Coordinator & Specialist, Emergency Medicine

• Dr. Jennifer Kabeer – Specialist, Emergency Medicine

• Dr. Abul Faizy – Specialist, Emergency Medicine

• Dr. Hashim Abdul Latheef – Specialist, Emergency Medicine

• Dr. Lizy Vincent – Consultant & HOD, Family Medicine, Laerdal SIM Faculty

• Dr. Vishnu B – Specialist & Academic Coordinator, Family Medicine

• Dr. Uma Tilak – Specialist, Pediatric Emergency Medicine

• Dr. Sony Paul – Fellow, Pediatric Emergency Medicine

• Sr. Seena Biju – Pediatric Nurse Manager & Educator

• Dr. Jithu T G – Specialist, General Surgery

• Dr. Mohammed Safwan – Specialist, General Surgery

• Dr. Bhavya S – Consultant Pediatrician, PEDISTARS SIM Faculty

• Dr. Prameela Joji – Senior Consultant, Pediatric Emergency & Critical Care, PEDISTARS & Laerdal SIM Faculty

• Dr. Neetu Gupta – Senior Consultant, Pediatric Emergency & Critical Care, PEDISTARS & Laerdal SIM Faculty