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Cardiac Lung Ultrasound Echo: The Hemodynamic Course organized at Homi Bhabha Cancer Hospital and Research Center
Babushahi Bureau
Chandigarh, May 6, 2024: CLUE 2024 - Cardiac Lung Ultrasound Echo: The Hemodynamic Course was conducted on May 4th and 5th, 2024, by the Department of Anesthesia, Critical Care, and Pain at Homi Bhabha Cancer Hospital and Research Center, New Chandigarh (A unit of Tata Memorial Center under the Department of Atomic Energy, Government of India).
This hospital is part of the Punjab project of TMH Mumbai. With the mission to provide comprehensive cancer care to all and to achieve excellence in service, research, and education, this was the first academic Continuing Medical Education (CME) event held at HBCHRC New Chandigarh, following the footsteps of Tata Memorial Centre Mumbai, renowned for its academic excellence and activities. Day 1 of the CME was presided over by Professor Dr. Ashish Gulia, Director HBCHRC New Chandigarh, and was graced by Mr. Ajoy Sharma, Principal Secretary Health and Family Welfare Punjab, as the Chief Guest, Dr. Bhavneet Bharti, Principal AIMS Mohali, as the Guest of Honour, and Professor JV Divatia, former Director HBCHRC New Chandigarh and current President of the Indian Society of Anesthesiology. Renowned faculty from Tata Memorial Centre Mumbai, AIIMS New Delhi, PGI, GMCH Sector 32, Chandigarh, Max Hospital, Fortis Mohali, and various other teaching institutes were invited to deliver lectures and conduct hands-on workshops on bedside ultrasonography for making accurate clinical judgments and initiating timely treatment in critically ill patients in the ICUs.
Day 2 of the CME was conducted in collaboration with the Department of Anesthesia at AIMS Mohali, which featured simulations of various clinical scenarios in critically ill patients. This academic collaboration between the two institutions was a tremendous success. Highlights of the meeting included:
1. Simulation-based learning, Interactive case discussions, Hands-on practice, Basics of Ultrasonography, Lung Ultrasound, Transthoracic Echocardiography, Shock assessment and monitoring tissue perfusion, Assessment of LV and RV functions, Assessment of fluid responsiveness using ultrasound, Cardiac output measurements
The Director, Professor Ashish Gulia, stated that it was a proud moment to witness the initiation of academic activities at HBCHRC New Chandigarh. He emphasized that similar events would be organized in all departments to elevate the standard of oncological and palliative care and education across North India. This initiative aims to encourage doctors and nurses in all fields to develop specific skills related to cancer treatment and care in Punjab and neighboring states.