SAT
Workshop 1 · POCUS Track · Morning 08:30 – 12:30
Point-of-Care Ultrasound for Pediatricians & Neonatologists
Master cardiac POCUS — from basic views to pericardial effusion detection and cardiac function assessment at the bedside.
08:30 – 09:30
Sameh Shokry
POCUS
Cardiac POCUS — Theory & Orientation
Physics fundamentals, probe selection, window acquisition (parasternal, apical, subcostal), image optimization.
09:30 – 11:00
Ahmed Dohain
POCUS
Pericardial Effusion & Cardiac Function
Identifying pericardial fluid, tamponade signs, qualitative LV/RV assessment, and volume status evaluation.
11:00 – 12:30
Shokry & Dohain
Hands-On
Supervised Scanning Practice — Cardiac Stations
Rotating hands-on stations on simulators and volunteers. Direct feedback from facilitators on image acquisition technique.
Workshop 2 · EEG Masterclass · Morning 08:30 – 12:30
EEG Masterclass — Part 1: The Pediatric EEG
Build confidence reading normal pediatric EEGs — understanding age-dependent patterns, montage setup, and common artifacts before tackling abnormal recordings.
08:30 – 09:30
Ali Al-Otaibi
EEG
Normal Pediatric EEG — Age-Dependent Patterns
EEG maturation from neonate to adolescent: posterior dominant rhythm, sleep architecture, and age-specific normal variants.
09:30 – 10:30
Duaa Baarmah
EEG
Montage Selection & Electrode Placement
10–20 system, referential vs. bipolar montages, and practical montage switching for clinical interpretation.
10:30 – 12:30
Alaa Aleskandarani
Workshop
Artifact Recognition — Interactive Case Reading
ECG, muscle, movement, and electrode artifacts. Group reading of 20+ EEG samples with structured discussion.
Workshop 3 · Research Flow · Morning 08:30 – 12:30
RESEARCH FLOW — Part 1: AI-Powered Literature & Planning
Transform your research workflow with AI tools — from formulating clinical questions to conducting systematic literature searches and planning your study design.
08:30 – 09:30
Waleed Alhazzani
Research
Formulating Research Questions with AI
PICO/PECO framework, AI-assisted question scoping, and study design selection for clinical research.
09:30 – 11:00
Fawzi Babtain
Research
AI Literature Search — PubMed, Semantic Scholar & Beyond
Hands-on literature search strategies, AI summarization tools, citation management, and identifying research gaps.
11:00 – 12:30
Alhazzani & Babtain
Workshop
Manuscript Structuring — CONSORT, STROBE & PRISMA
Applying reporting guidelines in real-time. Group exercise: structuring a sample manuscript using AI drafting assistance.
☀ Afternoon Sessions
Workshop 4 · POCUS Track · Afternoon 14:00 – 18:00
Point-of-Care Ultrasound — Lung & Pleural Ultrasound
Detect pneumothorax, pleural effusion, and lung consolidation at the bedside — the skills that change your management in the ER and NICU today.
14:00 – 15:00
Sameh Shokry
POCUS
Lung Ultrasound Patterns — A-lines, B-lines & Beyond
Normal pleural sliding, A-line vs. B-line significance, consolidation, air bronchograms, and hepatization patterns.
15:00 – 16:00
Ahmed Dohain
POCUS
Pneumothorax & Pleural Effusion Detection
Lung point sign for pneumothorax, effusion characterization, and guidance for thoracocentesis in children.
16:00 – 18:00
Shokry & Dohain
Hands-On
Supervised Scanning Practice — Lung & Pleural Stations
Hands-on scanning with real-time guidance. Case scenarios: neonatal RDS, pneumonia, and post-procedure checks.
Workshop 5 · EEG Masterclass · Afternoon 14:00 – 18:00
EEG Masterclass — Part 2: Neonatal EEG & Seizures
Navigate the most challenging EEG territory — neonatal recordings, status epilepticus, and amplitude-integrated EEG monitoring in the NICU.
14:00 – 15:30
Osama Muthaffar
EEG
Neonatal EEG — Ictal vs. Non-Ictal Patterns
Normal neonatal EEG by gestational age, ictal discharges, subclinical seizure recognition, and burst-suppression patterns.
15:30 – 16:30
Daad Alsowat · Abdulaziz Alghamdi
EEG
Status Epilepticus & aEEG in the NICU
Electrographic status epilepticus identification, amplitude-integrated EEG principles, and NICU monitoring protocols.
16:30 – 18:00
Rawan Daghestani
Workshop
Group Case Reading — Neonatal EEG & aEEG
Structured reading of 15+ neonatal EEG and aEEG cases. Small group interpretation with expert discussion.
Workshop 6 · Research Flow · Afternoon 14:00 – 18:00
RESEARCH FLOW — Part 2: Writing, Editing & Publishing
Turn your data into a submission-ready manuscript. AI-assisted writing, statistical narration, peer-review preparation, and journal selection strategy.
14:00 – 15:30
Waleed Alhazzani
Research
AI Writing Lab — From Results to Discussion
Live demonstration of AI-assisted statistical narration, discussion framing, and abstract writing using real manuscript examples.
15:30 – 17:00
Fawzi Babtain
Research
Journal Selection, Submission & Peer Review
Choosing the right journal, navigating submission systems, understanding peer review, and responding to reviewer comments effectively.
17:00 – 18:00
Alhazzani & Babtain
Workshop
Manuscript Critique Session — Group Review
Participants bring their own draft sections for structured group critique with AI-assisted suggestions and facilitator feedback.
SUN
Workshop 7 · POCUS Track · Morning 08:30 – 12:30
Point-of-Care Ultrasound — Abdominal & Vascular Access
Apply POCUS to the pediatric abdomen — intussusception, pyloric stenosis, appendicitis — and master real-time guidance for vascular access procedures.
08:30 – 09:30
Sameh Shokry
POCUS
Pediatric Abdominal Emergencies — Intussusception & Pyloric Stenosis
Target sign for intussusception, pyloric channel measurement (>3mm wall, >14mm length), and appendix visualization.
09:30 – 11:00
Ahmed Dohain
POCUS
Vascular Access Guidance — CVC, PICC & Peripheral Lines
Real-time ultrasound-guided femoral, internal jugular, and peripheral venous access. Sterile technique and tip confirmation.
11:00 – 12:30
Shokry & Dohain
Hands-On
Supervised Practice — Abdominal & Line Stations
Rotating stations: abdominal phantom scanning and vascular access model practice with structured competency checklist.
Workshop 8 · Child Protection · Morning 08:30 – 12:30
Child Protection & Safeguarding — Part 1: Recognition
Develop the clinical skills and legal awareness to recognize and document child maltreatment — a responsibility every pediatrician carries.
08:30 – 09:30
Fadiah Khattabi
Child Protection
Epidemiology & Types of Child Maltreatment in KSA
Prevalence data, cultural context, physical abuse, emotional abuse, neglect, and sexual abuse — recognizing patterns.
09:30 – 11:00
Abdullah Alsharif
Child Protection
Clinical Signs of Abuse — What to Look For
Bruising patterns, fracture types inconsistent with history, burns, FTT, behavioral indicators, and examination approach.
11:00 – 12:30
Khattabi & Alsharif
Workshop
Documentation & Mandatory Reporting Under Saudi Law
Legal obligations, medical record documentation standards, referral to social services, and Child Protection Unit protocols.
Workshop 9 · NIRS Masterclass · Morning 08:30 – 12:30
Near Infra-Red Spectroscopy (NIRS) Masterclass
Understand, interpret, and act on cerebral and somatic NIRS monitoring — the window into oxygenation your eyes cannot see.
08:30 – 09:30
Ju Lee Oei
NIRS
Physics of NIRS & How Monitors Work
Beer-Lambert law, chromophore absorption, cerebral vs. somatic sensors, regional oximetry vs. pulse oximetry.
09:30 – 11:00
Asmaa Almazrooie
NIRS
Cerebral Oxygenation Monitoring in the NICU — Clinical Applications
Target rSO₂ ranges, interventions for desaturation, perioperative monitoring, and HIE post-cooling follow-up.
11:00 – 12:30
Oei & Almazrooie
Hands-On
Simulator Practice & Case-Based NIRS Interpretation
Hands-on sensor application, real waveform interpretation from NICU cases, and clinical decision-making workshop.
☀ Afternoon Sessions
Workshop 10 · POCUS Track · Afternoon 14:00 – 18:00
Point-of-Care Ultrasound — Integration & Clinical Simulation
Pull everything together. Rapid multi-organ assessment in simulated clinical scenarios — the capstone of the POCUS series.
14:00 – 15:30
Sameh Shokry
POCUS
Rapid Multi-Organ POCUS — The RUSH Protocol in Children
Systematic application of RUSH (Rapid Ultrasound in Shock) protocol adapted for pediatric resuscitation scenarios.
15:30 – 17:00
Ahmed Dohain
Simulation
High-Fidelity POCUS Simulation Scenarios
Participants manage 6 clinical scenarios (sepsis, pneumothorax, tamponade, intussusception, line placement, post-resus check) with real-time POCUS integration.
17:00 – 18:00
Shokry & Dohain
Assessment
Competency Sign-Off & Certificate Discussion
Structured competency assessment, individualized feedback, and pathway to POCUS credentialing.
Workshop 11 · Child Protection · Afternoon 14:00 – 18:00
Child Protection & Safeguarding — Part 2: Simulation
Practice the hardest conversations in pediatrics — safeguarding decisions under pressure, multidisciplinary communication, and family engagement.
14:00 – 15:30
Fadiah Khattabi
Simulation
Case-Based Safeguarding Decisions
Four simulated cases: each participant makes safeguarding decisions in real time with structured debrief. Covers physical abuse, neglect, and fabricated illness.
15:30 – 17:00
Abdullah Alsharif
Child Protection
MDT Communication & Referral Pathways
How to communicate with social services, law enforcement, and Child Protection Units — clear language, documentation, and follow-up.
17:00 – 18:00
Khattabi & Alsharif
Workshop
Difficult Conversations — Speaking with Families
Role-play exercise: breaking safeguarding concerns to parents, maintaining the therapeutic relationship, and trauma-informed communication.
Workshop 12 · Radiology · Afternoon 14:00 – 18:00
Radiology Workshop — Neonatal, Pediatric & Neuroimaging
Build systematic radiological reading skills across the three imaging domains pediatricians encounter most — chest, abdomen, and brain.
14:00 – 15:00
Abdulelah Bana
Radiology
Neonatal Chest X-Ray — Systematic Approach
RDS vs. TTN vs. meconium aspiration, air leak syndromes, cardiomegaly, line positions, and UVC/UAC placement review.
15:00 – 16:00
Azza Reda
Radiology
Pediatric Abdominal Imaging Essentials
NEC staging on AXR, bowel obstruction patterns, intussusception on X-ray and US, and abdominal trauma assessment.
16:00 – 17:00
Bana & Reda
Radiology
Neuroimaging Essentials — Cranial Ultrasound & MRI
IVH grading, periventricular leukomalacia, HIE MRI patterns, and common CNS anomalies on neonatal cranial ultrasound.
17:00 – 18:00
Bana & Reda
Workshop
Rapid Image Interpretation Rounds
Speed-reading 30 unknowns across chest, abdomen, and brain. Audience-response format with immediate expert discussion.