ASCOMS Jammu hosts Neonatal Resuscitation Programme

Doctors and nursing staff posing with guests during Neonatal Resuscitation Programme at ASCOMS Jammu.
Doctors and nursing staff posing with guests during Neonatal Resuscitation Programme at ASCOMS Jammu.

Excelsior Correspondent

JAMMU, Dec 7: Department of Pediatrics at Acharya Shri Chander College of Medical Sciences & Hospital, Jammu, in association with the Indian Academy of Pediatrics (IAP), conducted a Neonatal Resuscitation Programme (NRP).
The program aimed to equip medical and paramedical personnel with the necessary skills to assess and resuscitate newborns if required. The training was led by a team of instructors, including Dr Ravinder K Gupta (Lead Instructor and HoD Pediatrics, ASCOMS), Dr Pankaj Gupta (Senior Pediatrician at Sarwal Hospital), Dr Manoj Sharma (Assistant Professor) and Dr Sushil Sharma (Assistant Professor).
A total of 24 participants, comprising doctors and nursing staff from ASCOMS and other hospitals, attended the program. The participants were trained in the latest techniques and best practices in neonatal resuscitation, ensuring they are well-prepared to handle any emergencies during childbirth.
Dr Rabinder Rattanpal, Medical Superintendant of ASCOMS, who was the chief guest inaugurated the programme and stressed upon the importance of attaining necessary skills in newborn resuscitation while Dr Ravinder K Gupta emphasized the importance of such programs in reducing neonatal mortality and improving the overall quality of care for newborns.
Dr Pavan Malhotra, Director Principal ASCOMS said that conducting such type of program is very useful and important for medical and paramedical personnel.
The program received positive feedback from all attendees, who found the training to be highly informative and practical. The success of this NRP program highlights ASCOMS’ commitment to continuing medical education and improving neonatal care in the region.
Dr Sanjeev K Digra and Dr Neeraj Gupta (state coordinators of NRP) were instrumental in conducting the NRP.