The Department of Otolaryngology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, organized the Symposium and Workshop on Pediatric Airway Management (Hands-on) on May 19, 2026, at the Siriraj Training and Education Center for Clinical Skills (SiTEC).
The workshop was expertly guided by a distinguished team of specialists, led by Course Director Asst. Prof. Vannipa Vathanophas, alongside numerous experts in the field of pediatric otolaryngology.

This intensive hands-on program was designed to advance knowledge and surgical skills in managing complex pediatric airway conditions among residents, fellows, and specialized practitioners. Participants engaged in comprehensive symposiums and specialized hands-on workshops covering critical topics, including difficult airways in pediatrics (DL – Telescope and balloon dilation), pediatric tracheotomy, pediatric flexible endoscopic evaluation, supraglottoplasty, and the removal of foreign bodies in the pediatric airway.

The workshop integrated a structured hands-on training curriculum, seamlessly combining theoretical components with practical simulation-based training to significantly enhance clinical and surgical proficiency.

Beyond skill development, the event aimed to foster academic and research collaborations while promoting multidisciplinary teamwork and ensuring the highest standards of safety in pediatric airway management.