Pediatric Hematology-Oncology Workshop

Pediatric Hematology Oncology Clinics + Labs (a jugalbandi)

A comprehensive workshop for in-depth understanding of clinical and laboratory approach for common pediatric hematology oncology concerns.

Highlights

1. Common sessions with Pediatric Hem Onc and Pathology faculty
2. Algorithm-based approach for each topic – Manual to be provided to all
3. Live demonstration of Bone marrow aspiration / Biopsy – pitfalls
4. Target audience – practicing pediatricians, pathologists, and postgraduates in pediatrics and pathology. Can be attended also by nurses working in Hem-Onc Units, medical officers in thalassemia/hemophilia care, etc.

Table of Contents:

Session 1

1. Approach to anemia
2. CBC / PS / reticulocyte counts - how to interpret – slide based discussion
3. Approach to non-responding nutritional anemias

Session 2

1. Approach to hemolytic anemias
2. Interpretation of CBC/ HPLC

Session 3

1. Approach to pancytopenia
2. Bone marrow evaluation – hands-on approach

Session 4

1. Approach to thrombocytopenia
2. Approach to bleeding child
3. Lab evaluation of a bleeding child

Session 5

1. Approach to recurrent infections
2. Lab evaluation for suspected primary immune deficiencies

Session 6

1. Hematology in critically ill children
2. Lab evaluation for HLH / hyperferritinemic syndromes
3. Approach to neutropenic infant

Session 7

1. Early diagnosis of hemato-lymphoid malignancies – pitfalls in practice
2. Lab evaluation for recognition of leukemia/ lymphoma / oncological emergencies

Posttest and certificate distribution

Equipment Requirements:

1. Room with seating for 50
2. AV
3. Microscope with projection option
4. Print out for manuals – 15–20-page manual with algorithms

Faculty suggestions:

Dr Nita Radhakrishnan	PGICH, Noida
Dr Sukesh Chandran Nair	Hematopathology, CMC Kerala

Kerala

Dr Neeraj Sidharthan	Amrita Hospitals, Kochi
Dr Ajith Kumar	GMC, Calicut
Dr Kesavan MR	Aster MIMS
Dr Yamini Krishnan	MVR
Dr Reema Abraham	Amrita Hospitals, Kochi