CHILDEX 2027 — Pre-Conference Workshops
Pre-Conference Programs

Six Workshops. Two Days Of Learning.

Hands-on training in pediatric & neonatal critical care ultrasound, research methodology, and EEG interpretation.

Neonatal & Pediatric Ventilation Course 17 January 2027

Neonatal & Pediatric Ventilation Course

Hilton Jeddah · 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Moderators: Dr. Nisreen Kafi, Dr. Hosam Ibrahim, Dr. Mohamed Yousaf, Dr. Waad Alsawat, Dr. Fatmah Waggas, Dr. Nawras Asiri

Session I

09:00 - 09:30
Respiratory Physiology
Dr. Asmaa Al Mazroe
09:30 - 10:00
NIV (HFNC, NCPAP, NIPPV)
Dr. Mohamed Abdelmwala
10:00 - 10:30
Modes of Invasive Mechanical Ventilation
Dr. Dalal Al Thubaiti
10:30 - 11:00
Ventilation Strategies for Cardiac Patients
Dr. Ahmed Dohain
11:00 - 11:15
Discussion
11:15 - 11:30
Break

Session II

11:30 - 12:00
Neonatal Ventilation Strategies
Dr. Rania Al Jeid
12:00 - 12:30
High-Frequency Oscillatory Ventilation
Dr. Abdullah Al Zahrani
12:30 - 13:00
Ventilator Dyssynchrony
Dr. Maan Abuzaid
13:00 - 13:15
Discussion
13:15 - 14:00
Break

Workshops Hands-On

14:00 - 16:00
14:00 - 16:00
Airway Graphics and Waves
Dr. Ahmed Khalil / Dr. Nawras Asiri
14:00 - 16:00
Conventional Ventilator
Dr. Maan Abuzaid / Dr. Mohamed Yousaf
14:00 - 16:00
High-Frequency Oscillatory Ventilation
Dr. Fatmah Waggas / Dr. Abdullah Al Zahrani
14:00 - 16:00
Non-Invasive Ventilator
(HFNC, NCPAP, NIPPV, BIPAP)
Dr. Waad Alsawat / Dr. Rania Al Jeid
COMING SOON

Research Flow Workshop

The full schedule for this workshop will be announced soon. Stay tuned!

Research Flow Workshop Monday, Jan 18, 2027

AI-Powered Research Writing Bootcamp

Navigate academic writing with intelligence, from blank page to published paper

Morning Program

07:45 – 12:00
07:45–08:00
Registration
Setup & Welcome

Platform access, preference configuration, and orientation.

08:00–08:15
Workshop Overview & Navigation

Guided walkthrough of objectives, structure, and key interface elements.

Prof. Waleed Alhazzani
08:15–08:30
Module 1: Study Selector & Checklists

Select research type, auto-configure templates. CONSORT, STROBE, PRISMA, CARE frameworks.

Prof. Waleed Alhazzani
08:30–09:00
Module 2: Start Your First Project

Create a case report. Explore templates for observational studies and trials.

Prof. Waleed Alhazzani
09:15–10:00
Module 3: AI Writing — Introduction & Methods

Smart prompts for background, rationale, objectives. Generate statistical analysis plans.

Prof. Waleed Alhazzani
10:00–10:45
Module 4: AI Writing — Results & Discussion

Describe findings using table generator. Structure interpretation and limitations.

Prof. Waleed Alhazzani
11:00–11:30
Module 5: Reference Manager

Import citations, organize library, auto-format for any journal style.

Prof. Waleed Alhazzani
11:30–12:00
Module 6: Journal Matcher

AI-powered journal identification, cover letters, and author statements.

Prof. Waleed Alhazzani

Afternoon Program

13:00 – 15:30
13:00–14:30
Workshop
Writing Lab: Write Your Manuscript

Protected time to work on your project with expert facilitators for individual support.

Prof. Waleed Alhazzani
14:30–15:00
Showcase, Certificates & Support Activation

Celebrate achievements, receive certificates, activate ResearchFlow support services.

Prof. Waleed Alhazzani
EEG Masterclass Workshop Monday, Jan 18, 2027

Pediatric & Neonatal EEG Interpretation

From normal patterns to seizure recognition and artifact management

Morning Program

08:30 – 12:30
08:30–09:00
Registration
Welcome & Coffee
09:00–09:30
Lecture
EEG: Physiology & Technique

Physics fundamentals, electrode placement, and technical aspects of EEG recording.

Dr. Osama Muthaffar
09:40–10:10
EEG in Neonates

Age-specific patterns, sleep architecture, and normal variants by gestational age.

Dr. Ashwaq Al-Sulami
10:30–11:00
Normal Pediatric EEG

Developmental changes, posterior dominant rhythm, and age-dependent patterns.

Dr. Alaa Eskandrani
11:10–11:50
SeLFE: Self-Limited Focal Epilepsies

Recognition and clinical significance of benign childhood epilepsy patterns.

Dr. Riyadh Alharbi
11:50–12:05
Discussion
Q&A Discussion
All Faculty

Afternoon Program

13:00 – 16:00
13:00–13:30
Lecture
EEG-Based Epilepsy Syndromes

Classification, ictal/interictal patterns, and syndrome-specific EEG features.

Dr. Hanin Alsini
13:40–14:10
EEG in Metabolic/Epileptic Encephalopathy

EEG features in metabolic disorders and progressive encephalopathies.

Prof. Ahmed Alrumayyan
14:25–15:10
Overview of cEEG in PICU

Continuous EEG monitoring principles, indications, and alarm recognition.

Dr. Ali Al-Otaibi
15:20–16:00
Lessons from the Seizure Monitoring Unit

Real-world case studies and management pearls from active monitoring.

Dr. Raidah Albaradie
POCUS Program 17–18 January 2027

Day 1 — 17 January 2027

Fundamentals, echocardiography, lung and airway ultrasound

Program

07:30 – 17:00
07:30–08:00
Registration & Welcome
08:00–08:30
Introduction: Concept of US in ICU
Dr. Sameh Ismail
08:30–09:00
US physics, artifacts and how to optimize images?
Dr. Hamad AlMadi
09:00–09:30
Echo I: Terminology, Windows, Normal Basic Views
Dr. mohamed kabbani
09:30–10:00
Echo II: Hemodynamic Assessment and Critical Scenarios
Dr. Abdulraouf Jijeh
10:00–12:00
HOT (Hands-On Training)
ECHO – IVC
All Faculty
12:00–13:00
Prayer & Lunch Break
13:00–14:00
Respiratory US: Normal and Pathological Lung US
Dr. Sameh Ismail
14:00–14:30
Airway and Diaphragm
Dr. Hamad AlMadi
14:30–15:00
Concept of US Guided Procedures
Dr. Abdulraouf Jijeh
15:00–17:00
HOT (Hands-On Training)
Hands-On Training
All Faculty

Day 2 — 18 January 2027

Abdominal, neuro and vascular ultrasound, RUSH and critical scenarios

Program

07:30 – 17:00
07:30–08:00
Breakfast & Registration
08:00–08:15
Wrap-up & Feedback
Dr. Sameh Ismailh
08:15–08:45
Abdominal US I in Critical Care & Trauma (EFAST)
Dr. mohamed kabbani
08:45–09:15
Abdomen II: Common Abdominal Pediatric Emergencies
Dr. Hamad AlMadi
09:15–09:45
Pediatric Transcranial Doppler (TCD)
Dr. Abdulraouf Jijeh
09:45–10:00
Coffee Break
10:00–12:00
HOT (Hands-On Training)
EFAST & TCD
All instructors
12:00–13:00
Lunch Break & Prayer
13:00–13:30
Neonatal Head US & Neuro Assessment (Optic Nerve and Pupils' Assessment)
Dr. Sameh Ismail
13:30–14:00
Vascular Catheterization with US Guidance
Dr. Abdulraouf Jijeh
14:00–14:30
RUSH Protocol
Dr. Hamad AlMadi
14:30–15:00
Critical US Enhanced Management Scenarios
Dr. Sameh Ismail
15:00–17:00
HOT (Hands-On Training)
Vascular Access – Optic Nerve – Pupils' Assessment
Crash Course Radiology 18 January 2027

Crash Course Radiology

Practical imaging pearls for the pediatric emergency clinician

Afternoon Program

13:00 – 16:00
13:00–13:30
Imaging Neurological Emergencies: What Every Clinician Should Know?
Dr. Azza Reda
13:30–14:00
Imaging Musculoskeletal Emergencies: What Not to Miss?
Dr. Amani Alsini
14:00–14:15
Break
14:15–14:45
Imaging Chest Emergencies: Tips and Tricks
Dr. Arwa Aljared
14:45–15:15
Reading Abdominal X-ray Like a Pro
Dr. Amr Sendi
15:15–15:30
Break
15:30–16:00
Gastrointestinal Emergencies in Neonates: Imaging Approach
Dr. Lina Alqublan
16:00–16:30
Pediatric Acute Abdomen: Imaging Pearls
Dr. Alanood Algufaidi
Child Protection Workshop 17 January 2027

Child Protection Workshop

Recognition, response and multidisciplinary management of child abuse and neglect

Morning Program

08:30 – 12:30
08:30–09:00
Registration
Registration and Welcome Coffee
09:00–09:40
Child Maltreatment in Saudi Arabia: Epidemiology, Legal Framework, and Systemic Challenges
Prof. Majid Aleissa
09:40–10:20
Integrated Strategies for Prevention, Early Detection and Multidisciplinary Response
Dr. Sara Abed
10:20–10:30
Break
Coffee Break
10:30–11:15
Clinical Identification of Physical Abuse: Injury Patterns, Red Flags and Medical Mimickers
Prof. Majid Aleissa
11:15–12:00
Sexual Abuse in Children: Forensic Recognition and Management Protocols
Dr. Sara Abed
12:00–12:30
The Child Neglect Spectrum: Developmental Impact, Risk Profiling, and Assessment Tools
Dr. Nuha Alghamdi

Afternoon Program

12:30 – 17:00
12:30–14:00
Break
Prayer and Lunch Break
14:00–14:30
Consequences of Child Abuse: Neurodevelopmental, Behavioral, Medical, and Societal Outcomes
Dr. Nuha Alghamdi
14:30–15:30
Workshop
Case Study Workshop 1: Clinical Recognition, Risk Stratification and Decision-Making Pathways
Prof. Majid Aleissa
Dr. Sara Abed
Dr. Nuha Alghamdi
15:30–15:45
Break
Prayer and Coffee Break
15:45–16:30
Workshop
Case Study Workshop 2: Comprehensive Case Management, Documentation, and Interagency Coordination
Prof. Majid Aleissa
Dr. Sara Abed
Dr. Nuha Alghamdi
16:30–16:45
Discussion
Q&A
16:45–17:00
Adjournment and Closing Remarks

All programs in Arabia Standard Time (AST, GMT+3) · delivered in English · CME accredited