Symposium on Procedural Sedation
This interactive sedation symposium is a part of the main program and provides an in-depth exploration of procedural sedation in children as an interdisciplinary activity.
Leading sedation scientists, practitioners and educators will present a state-of-the-art overview and practical insights into the latest innovations. This symposium, organized in collaboration with the Society of Pediatric Sedation, consists of 4 modules that can be attended individually or as a complete series over two days.
PROGRAM
THURSDAY SEPT 10, 2026
Module A – Safety First: Risk Recognition & Rescue
- Interactive video simulations of assessment, adverse events, and rescue
- Practical strategies for recognizing risk and responding effectively
Module B – Successful Sedation: Medication Strategies, Dosing, and Outcomes that Matter
- Choosing medications, routes, and doses through cases and debate
- Redefining "successful" sedation beyond procedure completion
FRIDAY SEPT 11, 2026
Module C – Beyond the Algorithm: Complexity, Diversity, and the Power of the Parent Voice
- Approaches for neurodiverse and medically complex children
- Interactive cases and parent perspectives that reshape future decisions
Module D – Innovations & Future Directions
- New agents, evolving models of care, and emerging innovations
Symposium directors
Maala Bhatt
