Scientific Program
IC288 - Respond Right: Emergency Protocols in Ophthalmic Practice - Standards & Strategies for Best Outcomes
Date
13/03/2026
Hall
Atlantiis 2
From
08:00
To
08:55
Chief Instructor Membership Number
K23330
Chief Instructor Name
Dr.Niranjan Karthik
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Title
Respond Right: Emergency Protocols in Ophthalmic Practice - Standards & Strategies for Best Outcomes
Summary
Medical Emergencies in Ophthalmic Settings, Though Infrequent, Can Escalate Rapidly—especially Given the Vulnerable Patient Population, Often Elderly and with Systemic Comorbidities. Timely and Appropriate Response Is Critical Not Only to Clinical Outcomes but Also to Patient Trust and Institutional Credibility. This Instruction Course Outlines Practical and Implementable Strategies to Enhance Emergency Preparedness in Eye Hospitals and Clinics. It Covers the Development of Standard Operating Protocols (Sops), Infrastructure Requirements, Team-based Simulation Training, and Periodic Audits, with Reference to Nabh and National Guidelines. Real-world Video Scenarios and Case Studies Will Illustrate Key Response Mechanisms for Common Emergencies— Anaphylaxis , Syncope and Code Blue Situations. attendees Will Gain a Structured Approach to Readiness, Response, and Recovery—helping Reduce Medico-legal Risks, Improve Patient Safety, and Empower Ophthalmic Teams to Respond Right.
Resume
The chief instructor is a consultant, comprehensive ophthalmologist at tertiary care eye hospital based in Chennai. He is also the NABH Coordinator of the hospital and works closely with principal assessor in conducting several online and offline training programs for small and medium sized hospitals across the country. The chief instructor has also completed his PG diploma in Medical Law and Ethics which facilitates the process of handling emergencies and medicolegal aspects of such crisis situations.
Membership No
Name
Topic
Order no
Duration
Consented
N07958
Prof.Nirmal Fredrick T.
Introduction to Medical Emergencies and How to Sense and Save a Sinking Patient in Eye Centres
1
7
Yes
C11957
Dr.Chandrasekhar D
Equipment and Training Required for Emergencies and Code Blue Drill
2
7
Yes
K10236
Dr.Kumaran Murugesan
How I Managed Medical Emergencies in My Eye Center?
3
7
Yes
K23330
Dr.Niranjan Karthik
How to Assess a Patient Planned for Daycare Eye Surgery
4
7
Yes
N07958
Prof.Nirmal Fredrick T.
Managing the Ppp - Public, Press, and Police During Emergency and Medicolegal Crisis
5
7
J11658
Dr.Senthil Kumar Jayabalan
Nabh Standards and Preparation to Tackle Medical Emergencies
6
7
K12821
Dr.K. Kavitha Lakshmi
Panel Discussion
7
7
Yes
Panel discussion : 6 Mins )
