Kohima: North East Christian University hosted a state-level e-seminar on October 29. The event tackled the complexities of pediatric and neonatal care. It focused on clinical excellence, emergency response, safety, ethics, and compassion. Nurses learned how to better spot and manage pediatric emergencies.
Sorokhaibam Nandarani Devi from Sikkim Manipal University opened the first session. She addressed pediatric medication safety and math. Nandarani emphasized precise drug measurements and dosage calculations to prevent common errors in children. She also led a session titled "Managing Pediatric Emergencies (Rapid Response)."
Dr. Akumtoshi, a pediatrician and neonatologist at Zion Hospital and Research Centre in Dimapur, ran the second session. He covered advanced pediatric assessment and the Pediatric Early Warning System. He pushed for early identification of health decline to ensure timely intervention. Prof. Elizabeth Leena of the Indian Academy College of Nursing in Bengaluru presented updates on neonatal care.
Dr. Athuo Saziini, the GNM principal at NECU, rounded out the day. He instructed attendees on how to talk with frightened, pre-verbal children. He also detailed the legal and ethical responsibilities involved in child advocacy.
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