Chennai, December 14, 2024: The 26th edition of PEDICRITICON, India’s premier National Pediatric Intensive Care Conference was successfully organised at ITC Grand Chola, Chennai, from December 13-15, 2024. Returning to Chennai after more than two decades, the event brought together over 800 delegates, including 17 renowned international faculty and 200 leading pediatric intensivists and healthcare professionals.
This year’s conference marked a significant milestone with several pioneering initiatives aimed at enhancing pediatric critical care. The event offered a unique and enriching experience for attendees, covering a wide spectrum from foundational training for postgraduates to cutting-edge advancements in ECMO (Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation). Some of the key Highlights of the conference are,
Transplant Critical Care
Onco Critical Care and Stem Cell Transplant
PICU Liberation focusing on early mobilization in critically ill children
A Nursing Continuing Nursing Education (CNE) program emphasizing indispensable role of nurses in pediatric critical settings
These programs collectively aimed to enhance healthcare provider’s skills and knowledge to ensure optimal care for critically ill children.
Ms. Preetha Reddy, Executive Vice Chairperson of Apollo Hospitals, said, “Pediatric critical care is a vital component of healthcare, especially in India, where 30% of the population is under 18. PEDICRITICON provides an invaluable platform to exchange knowledge, foster innovation, and strengthen collaboration across borders. This conference not only advances the cause of pediatric critical care but also inspires a collective vision to bridge healthcare disparities and ensure every child has access to the best possible care.”
The success of PEDICRITICON 2024 reflects the dedication of healthcare professionals and the global commitment to improving outcomes for critically ill children, ensuring a healthier and brighter future for India’s youngest population.
About PEDICRITICON:
PEDICRITICON is India’s leading annual conference for pediatric intensive care, gathering healthcare professionals from across the country and around the world. The conference serves as a vital platform for knowledge exchange, showcasing advancements in medical care, and working to improve pediatric critical care. For over 25 years, PEDICRITICON has played a crucial role in advancing pediatric intensive care in India and continues to be a key event for professionals dedicated to the care of critically ill children.
About Apollo Hospitals:
It was in 1983, that Dr Prathap C Reddy made a pioneering endeavor by launching India’s first corporate hospital – Apollo Hospitals in Chennai. Now, as Asia’s foremost trusted integrated healthcare group, its presence includes over 12,000 beds across 72 Hospitals and 5000 pharmacies, over 400 Primary Care clinics and 1228 Diagnostic centres, 700 plus Teleclinics, over 15 medical education centres and a Research Foundation with a focus on global Clinical Trials. The most recent investment was the commissioning of South East Asia’s very first Proton Therapy Centre in Chennai.
Every four days, the Apollo Hospitals Group touches a million lives, in its mission to bring healthcare of international standards within the reach of every individual. In a rare honour, the Government of India had issued a commemorative stamp in recognition of Apollo’s contribution, the first for a healthcare organization. Apollo Hospitals Chairman, Dr Prathap C Reddy, was conferred with the prestigious Padma Vibhushan in 2010.
For 40 years, the Apollo Hospitals Group has continuously excelled and maintained leadership in medical innovation, world-class clinical services and cutting-edge technology. Its hospitals are consistently ranked amongst the best hospitals in the country for advanced medical services.
