Unismuh Nursing Program Hosts Pediatric Emergency Expert from Unhas
MAKASSAR — The Nursing Study Program of the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (FKIK), Universitas Muhammadiyah (Unismuh) Makassar, held a guest lecture on pediatric emergencies on Tuesday, May 27, 2025. The event, conducted online, featured Professor Dr. Kadek Ayu Erika, S.Kep., Ns., M.Kes., a Professor of Nursing from Hasanuddin University.
In her presentation, Prof. Kadek discussed the initial triage assessment method for children, emphasizing the importance of understanding the Pediatric Assessment Triangle (PAT), also known in Indonesian as Segitiga Asesmen Gawat Anak (SAGA). PAT is a rapid visual tool that can identify pediatric emergencies within seconds by evaluating three main parameters: appearance, work of breathing, and skin circulation.
“Healthcare workers must be able to recognize early signs of emergency without physically touching the patient, in less than one minute,” said Prof. Kadek. She also introduced the Pediatric Early Warning Score (PEWS), a scoring system used to detect children at risk of clinical deterioration. This system facilitates timely medical intervention before the child enters a critical phase, such as respiratory failure or cardiac arrest.
Dean of FKIK, Prof. Dr. dr. Suryani As’ad, M.Sc., Sp.GK (K), who officially opened the event, emphasized the importance of guest lectures as part of achieving the nursing program’s academic vision, particularly in the field of emergency care.
“Events like this enrich academic perspectives, especially through the presentation of current issues that may not be fully covered in regular lectures,” she stated.
Meanwhile, Head of the Nursing Program, Ratna Mahmud, S.Kep., Ns., M.Kes., explained that guest lectures are held regularly every semester. “This time, we focused on pediatric triage assessment, as it is highly relevant to enhancing students’ skills in emergency pediatric care,” she said.
The guest lecture was attended by FKIK leadership, lecturers, students from first to third year, and alumni. Despite being held virtually via Zoom, the event attracted high enthusiasm. The discussion session, moderated by Andi Aridhasari Sudirman, S.Kep., Ns., M.Kep., was interactive and productive.
This activity is expected to strengthen the clinical competencies of both students and faculty, particularly in the management of pediatric emergencies, whether in the nursing laboratory or in hospital settings.
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MAKASSAR — Program Studi Keperawatan, Fakultas Kedokteran dan Ilmu Kesehatan (FKIK), Universitas Muhammadiyah (Unismuh) Makassar menggelar kuliah tamu bertema kegawatdaruratan anak pada Selasa, 27 Mei 2025. Kegiatan yang digelar secara daring ini menghadirkan Guru Besar Keperawatan Universitas Hasanuddin, Prof. Dr. Kadek Ayu Erika, S.Kep., Ns., M.Kes.
Dalam paparannya, Prof. Kadek membahas metode penilaian awal triase pada anak, dengan menekankan pentingnya pemahaman terhadap Pediatric Assessment Triangle (PAT) atau Segitiga Asesmen Gawat Anak (SAGA). PAT menjadi alat visual cepat yang dapat mengenali kegawatan anak hanya dalam hitungan detik melalui tiga parameter utama: penampilan, usaha napas, dan sirkulasi kulit.
“Tenaga kesehatan harus mampu mengenali tanda-tanda awal kegawatan tanpa menyentuh pasien dalam waktu kurang dari satu menit,” ujar Prof. Kadek. Ia juga memperkenalkan sistem skoring Pediatric Early Warning Score (PEWS) untuk mendeteksi pasien anak yang berisiko memburuk secara klinis. Sistem ini membantu mempercepat intervensi medis sebelum kondisi anak memasuki fase kritis seperti gagal napas atau henti jantung.
Dekan FKIK, Prof. Dr. dr. Suryani As’ad, M.Sc., Sp.GK (K) yang membuka kegiatan ini menegaskan pentingnya kuliah tamu sebagai bagian dari pencapaian visi keilmuan prodi keperawatan, khususnya dalam bidang kegawatdaruratan.
“Forum semacam ini memperkaya perspektif akademik, terutama melalui pemaparan isu-isu terkini yang mungkin belum tercakup dalam perkuliahan rutin,” katanya.
Sementara itu, Ketua Prodi Keperawatan, Ratna Mahmud, S.Kep., Ns., M.Kes menjelaskan bahwa kuliah tamu merupakan program rutin setiap semester. “Topik kali ini kami fokuskan pada penilaian triase anak karena sangat relevan untuk meningkatkan kemampuan mahasiswa dalam pelayanan pediatrik darurat,” ujarnya.
Kuliah tamu ini diikuti oleh jajaran pimpinan FKIK, dosen, mahasiswa tingkat I hingga III, serta alumni. Meskipun diselenggarakan secara daring melalui Zoom, antusiasme peserta tetap tinggi. Sesi diskusi yang dipandu moderator Andi Aridhasari Sudirman, S.Kep., Ns., M.Kep berlangsung interaktif dan produktif.
Kegiatan ini diharapkan dapat memperkuat kompetensi klinis mahasiswa dan dosen, khususnya dalam praktik penanganan kegawatdaruratan anak, baik di laboratorium keperawatan maupun di lingkungan rumah sakit.
Makassar, May 30, 2025
Penulis : Media FKIK Unismuh Makassar
