Overview
This practical, case-based workshop focuses on building confidence and capability in managing common and high-stress paediatric presentations in the ED. Delivered in collaboration with the ACEM PEM Network and WA PEM Network, the session combines small group discussions and hands-on skills stations to explore challenging ventilation and resuscitation scenarios. Participants will rotate through interactive stations covering topics such as the febrile child, the tachypnoeic child, paediatric vascular access (IV/IO/umbilical), and paediatric airway management. Emphasis is placed on practical tips and strategies to optimise care in both routine and high-anxiety clinical situations.
Lead Facilitator
Dr Valerie Astle, ACEM Paediatric Emergency Medicine (PEM) Network
Who Should Attend
FACEMs and Trainees with an interest in paediatric emergency care.
Limited places available!
ACEM CPD Hours
Educational Activities (EA): 2 hour 30 minutes
Reviewing Performance (RP): 1 hour
Health Outcomes: Professionalism
Procedural Skills
- A4 Insertion – Laryngeal mask airway
- A6 – Intubation- direct laryngoscopy
- S2 – Airway- basic life support- child
- S39 – Microbiology- Lumbar puncture
- S37 -Fluids- suprapubic aspiration
Agenda
| Time | Topic/Activity | Presenter/Facilitator |
| 1330-1415 | Small group case discussion: Managing the infant with tachypnoea | |
| 1415-1500 | Skills station: Sedation and distress minimisation in kids (including IV access tips) | |
| 1500-1520 | Morning Tea | |
| 1520-1540 | Skills station: Paediatric intubation | |
| 1540-1600 | Skills station: Wound closure techniques in children | |
| 1600-1620 | Small group case discussion: The febrile child (CBD) | |
| 1620-1640 | Skills station: Paediatric lumbar punctures | |
| 1640-1700 | Skills station: Urine collection/Suprapubic catheter aspirates |