WINFOCUS presents
Waves and Wisdom: A Passage Through WINFOCUS in India
April 24th, New Delhi 18:00pm (2:30pm CEST)
Join us for an exclusive webinar showcasing the power of Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) through the lens of our Indian WINFOCUS experts.
In “Waves and Wisdom: A Passage Through WINFOCUS India” we bring together distinguished Indian clinicians who will take you on a journey from the basics to the most advanced applications of POCUS in critical care.
Prepare to be inspired by:
- Pradeep D’Costa, as he navigates the challenges of vascular thrombosis, demonstrating how POCUS is revolutionizing detection and management.
- Kedar Toraskar, who will guide you through fluid tolerance assessment, a critical aspect of care in diverse settings from the busy ICUs of Mumbai to the rural hospitals of Rajasthan.
- Srinivasan Shrikanth, who will illuminate the power of lung ultrasound in hypoxia, showing you how this versatile tool can be your first line of defence in diagnosing even the most unusual cases.
From the bustling streets of Delhi to the remote corners of Kerala, WINFOCUS India is bringing together decades of expertise to empower healthcare professionals with the knowledge and skills to transform patient care.
This webinar isn’t just another lecture—it’s a vibrant exchange of practical, real-world knowledge. Engage with leading experts, ask burning questions, and equip yourself with the tools to improve patient outcomes in your own practice.
Don’t miss out—register today and be part of this exciting passage through the world of POCUS!
Speakers
Dr. Shrikanth Srinivasan MD, DNB,FNB, FICCM
Delhi, India
Dr Srinivasan is currently the Chairman of Manipal Institute of Critical Care Medicine, Manipal Hospitals, Delhi.
In the field of ultrasound, Dr Srinivasan is one of the core members of WINFOCUS India ITU, since its inception in 2013, he has been actively involved in conducting WINFOCUS training courses throughout India and south Asian countries.
He has contributed to the formation of a Point of care ultrasound fellowship program conducted by the Indian Society of Critical care Medicine (ISCCM) and has authored the ISCCM competencies for point of care ultrasonography in the ICU.
He is also the co-editor of the ISCCM manual of Critical care Ultrasound.
Dr. Pradeep D’Costa MD, MBBS, D.N.B
Pune, India
Presently working as the I.C.U. in charge of K.E.M. Hospital, Pune, and as a physician and intensivist at Sahyadri Hospital, Shastri Nagar branch, Pune, India.
Dr. D’Costa is a highly respected Internal Medicine specialist with extensive expertise in Critical Care Medicine.
He completed his MBBS at the University of Pune in 1995, followed by a DNB in General Medicine from the National Board of Examinations in 2000.
Further enhancing his qualifications, he earned a Certificate in Critical Care Medicine from the Indian Society of Critical Care Medicine (ISCCM) in 2002 and a postgraduate certification in infectious diseases from the University of New South Wales.
Throughout his career, Dr. D’Costa has made significant contributions to the field of Critical Care, serving as the former Secretary of the Pune branch of ISCCM and as a prominent educator in critical care courses across India.
Since 2008-2009, he has been a pioneer in the use of Critical Care Ultrasound (CCUS) and has trained over 2,000 medical professionals through specialized courses.
Dr. D’Costa is the lead author of the book Critical Care Ultrasound and Applications (2021), a key resource in the field, and has authored multiple chapters on Point-of-Care Ultrasound (P.O.C.U.S.), including a recent chapter on diagnosing undifferentiated fever.
Dr. Kedar Toraskar MD, EDIC, IDCCM, DETRD, FAARC
Mumbai, India
He is a teacher & examiner for DNB critical care medicine & Indian Diploma in Critical Care Medicine.
Dr. Toraskar has been a consultant in critical care in Wockhardt hospitals, South Mumbai, India, since 2014 to date.
He has been the director of critical care at Wockhardt Hospital from 2018 to 2024 & Prince Aly Khan Hospital (Aga Khan group of hospitals), Mumbai, from 2005 to 2014.
He has been an integral part of Winfocus India (Pune ITO) & a National trainer for Pocus in India.
Moderator
Dr. Adrian Wong BSc (Hons), MRCP (UK), FRCA, EDIC, FFCM
London, United Kingdom
Dr. Wong has been a consultant in anaesthesia & intensive care since 2015, currently at King’s College Hospital in London. Within the field of ultrasound, his focus has been on training, accreditation, assessment of organ perfusion, and right heart imaging. His research includes clinical governance, safety, medical education, and professional well-being.
He is a member of the Intensive Care Society FUSIC Committee; he sits on the ESICM Executive Committee and is an examiner for the European Diploma of Intensive Care Medicine. He is on the executive committee of the International Fluid Academy and is the ex- chair of the Social Media and Digital Content Committee of ESICM.
Registration fees vary depending on your country
If you are an associate member of WINFOCUS, registration will be free. However, if certification is requested, there will be a fee of €5 for members and €10 for non-member participants.