EMPOWER
EUSEM’s Professional Workshop in Paediatric Emergency Response
Official Academic Course of the European Society for Emergency Paediatrics
Dates
26 - 27 November 2026
Location
Trieste, Italy
Venue
NH Trieste, Corso Cavour, 7, 34132, Trieste, Italy
Course Overview
This EMPOWER course is intended to reinforce data-driven
knowledge in paediatric resuscitation and ALS. The course is designed to substantially
enhance participants' knowledge in the most recent scientific literature and
advancements in this field.
This 17-hour course spans two days and includes three parts:
Part 1: Core evidence-based presentations in the field of paediatric resuscitation and
ALS.
Part 2: 3-hour skills lab focused on the critical 'First 5 Minutes' of paediatric advanced
resuscitation. Participants will master the 'Monitor-Access-Oxygen' triad, optimize
patient positioning, and refine effective bag-valve-mask ventilation. The session also
includes hands-on training in powered intraosseous access and the push-pull fluid
administration method, culminating in simulation-based practice of both routine and
complex clinical scenarios.
Part 3: A 3.5-hour workshop on non-invasive respiratory support (NIRS) in pediatric
emergency medicine. Participants will explore the pathophysiology of acute respiratory
failure and gain hands-on proficiency with various high-flow nasal cannula (HFNC) and
continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) systems, focusing on their application in
critical emergency settings
Course Structure
The programme includes three core components:
- Scientific Sessions: Key updates in paediatric resuscitation and ALS
- Rapid Resuscitation Skills Lab (3h): Focus on the critical “First 5 Minutes”, including Monitor–Access–Oxygen, airway management, ventilation, intraosseous access, and simulation scenarios
- NIRS Workshop (3.5h): Practical training in non-invasive respiratory support (HFNC, CPAP, NIV) in acute care settings
Target Audience
Designed for paediatric emergency physicians and emergency medicine clinicians involved in clinical care, research, or education.
Limited to 60 participants to ensure optimal learning.
Learning Objectives
This course aims to empower participants with the latest clinical evidence and
advancements in pediatric resuscitation and advanced life support (ALS).
Specific objectives include:
- Mastering current evidence-based practices across core domains of pediatric
resuscitation and ALS.
- Critically evaluating existing knowledge gaps to guide future clinical practice and
research.
Scientific Basis
Based on the latest international references, including:
- AHA/ILCOR PALS (2025)
- European Resuscitation Council (2025)
- ASE Paediatric POCUS (2023)
- ATLS 11th Edition (2025)
- Surviving Sepsis Campaign (2026)
Preliminary Programme
Day 1
Paediatric ALS Updates
- ERC Guidelines
- ATLS 2025 Updates
Resuscitation for Respiratory Crisis
- Airway management
- Ventilation strategies
Teamwork in Resuscitation
Skills Lab (Afternoon)
- Monitor–Access–Oxygen
- Positioning & BVM ventilation
- Intraosseous access
- Simulation scenarios
Day 2
High-Acuity Respiratory Care
- Severe asthma
- Severe bronchiolitis
Hemodynamic Emergencies
- Septic shock
- Trauma-related shock
- POCUS in cardiogenic shock
- Post-ROSC care
NIRS Workshop (Afternoon)
- Low vs high flow oxygen
- CPAP & NIV principles
- Hands-on training and case scenarios
