Poster Structure (Must-follow)
Title
Short, clear, clinically relevant
Example: “Refractory Shock in Dengue: A Pediatric Emergency Challenge”
Authors & Affiliation
- Presenter name underlined
- Institute, city, country
Sections (IMRAD – simplified)
- Background / Introduction (2–3 lines)
- Objective / Aim
- Case Summary / Methods
- Key Findings / Results
- Discussion (Emergency relevance)
- Conclusion
- Take-Home Messages (3 bullets)
- References (2–3 max, recent)
Content Rules (Very Important)
- ✅ Focus on acute care decision-making
- ✅ Highlight diagnostic dilemma, management challenge, or learning point
- ✅ Emphasize what changes practice in PED
- ❌ Avoid textbook review
- ❌ Avoid overcrowding with data
Design & Layout Guidelines
Poster size: As per conference (commonly A0 or A1 – portrait)
Font size
- Title: 60–80 pt
- Headings: 36–44 pt
- Text: 24–28 pt
Colors: Light background, dark text
Use flowcharts, timelines, algorithms
Prefer clinical images, X-ray, ECG, ABG, ultrasound (with labels)
Oral Paper Presentation Guidelines
Last Date of Submission: 16/02/2026
Pediatric Emergency & Trauma Conference
1. Eligibility
Open to Pediatricians, Postgraduates, Residents, Fellows, and Researchers.
Work must relate to Pediatric Emergency, Trauma, Critical Care, Neonatal Emergencies, Toxidromes, Resuscitation, Disaster Medicine, EMS, or Acute Care Pediatrics, Behavioural emergencies, Prevention & Rehabilitation care.
2. Categories
- Original Research
- Case Series / Case Reports
- Quality Improvement Projects
- Clinical Audits / Protocol Innovation
- Simulation-Based Research
3. Abstract Requirements
- Word limit: 250–300 words
- Structure: Background – Objectives – Methods – Results – Conclusion
- No tables/graphs in the abstract.
- Plagiarism must be <15%.
4. Submission Rules
- Submit in Word format (.doc/.docx).
- Font: Times New Roman, size 12, 1.5 spacing
- Title in Bold, followed by author names, affiliation, and contact email.
- Corresponding author must be present during the conference.
- Previously published work is not eligible.
5. Selection Process
- Abstracts will be screened by a scientific committee.
- Acceptance will be emailed within 7–10 days.
- Selected presenters will get time slots and presentation order.
6. Presentation Format
- Total Duration: 8 minutes
- 6 minutes – Presentation
- 2 minutes – Discussion/Q&A
- Use PowerPoint (.ppt/.pptx) only.
- Slides must be simple:
- Dark font on light background
- Avoid paragraphs—use bullets
- Limit 6–7 slides:
- Title
- Background
- Methods
- Results
- Discussion
- Conclusion
- References (optional)
7. Content Expectations
- Highlight clinical relevance, impact on emergency care, and innovation.
- Use standard terminology (AHA / PALS / ATLS / ERC).
- Maintain patient confidentiality (no identifiers).
8. Technical Guidelines
- Bring presentation in pen drive + email backup.
- Report to AV desk 1 hour before session.
- Test slides for audio/video compatibility.
9. Ethical Standards
- Any research involving humans requires ethical clearance.
- Declare conflicts of interest/funding sources.
10. Awards
- Best Oral Paper – Pediatric Emergency
- Best Resident Paper
- Best Innovation / Protocol
- Judgment based on:
- Scientific quality
- Clinical utility
- Presentation clarity
- Audience interaction
11. Certificates
E-certificates for presenter & co-authors (max 5).
12. Non-Appearance Policy
If the presenter fails to appear, the paper will be disqualified.