Decade long training initiative focuses on improving early diagnosis and decision making in

emergency care ~

Fortis Hospital, Mulund successfully conducted the 10 th edition of its
“Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS) in Emergency Medicine” workshop, marking a decade of focused
training in the use of bedside ultrasound in emergency settings.

Held, on March 26 th -28 th , as a pre-conference workshop for the 28 th National Conference of
Emergency Medicine (EMCON 2026), the programme brought together emergency physicians from
across the country for practical, hands-on learning. Over the past decade, more than 400 emergency
medicine doctors have been trained through this initiative, contributing to a growing base of
clinicians familiar with point-of care ultrasound applications.

The workshop has received endorsements from organisations such as the International Federation
of Emergency Medicine (IFEM), Society for Emergency Medicine India (SEMI), Association of
Healthcare Providers India (AHPI), and the Maharashtra Medical Council.

Over the years, the workshop has expanded in scope to reflect evolving clinical needs. The 10 th
edition included modules on resuscitative ultrasound, haemodynamic assessment, fluid
responsiveness, and fluid tolerance. The focus remained on the use of ultrasound during the initial
stages of patient care, where early diagnosis and timely decisions are critical. Participants underwent
hands on training in techniques such as LVOT VTI, EPSS, VEXUS, and TAPSE, which are increasingly
being used in emergency and critical care settings.

Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Sandeep Gore, Director – Emergency Medicine, Fortis Hospital,
Mulund & Organising Chairman, EMCON 2026, said, “POCUS has become an important tool in
emergency medicine. It helps improve diagnostic accuracy and allows more focused decision making
during resuscitation. Training in these techniques is essential for all emergency physicians today.”
Dr. Vishal Beri, Facility Director, Fortis Hospital, Mulund, added, “Workshops like these are
important in building consistency in emergency care practices. As patient volumes and case
complexities increase, structured training and standardised protocols become critical to ensuring
timely and effective treatment.”

The workshop’s association with EMCON 2026 reflects the increasing emphasis on structured, skill
based training within emergency medicine. It also underlines the growing role of bedside imaging in
supporting faster clinical decisions.

Fortis Hospital, Mulund continues to conduct training programmes in emergency medicine, with a
focus on practical application and clinical outcomes.