13th Magdeburg Pediatric Anesthesia Day
On Saturday, January 17, 2026, the 13th Magdeburg Pediatric Anesthesia Day will take place at the Gesellschaftshaus Magdeburg. Under the motto “The child from head to toe”, visitors can expect a comprehensive program with workshops, scientific lectures, and opportunities for collegial exchange. Further information can be found in the flyer.
Morning workshops (8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.)
Held in parallel
Simulation of pediatric emergencies
Pediatric emergency situations are simulated realistically using two case scenarios from different age groups. Participants work in small groups and are accompanied by experienced tutors. After instruction and training, there is a joint evaluation with debriefing.
Sonography in children
Ultrasound techniques for imaging vessels and nerves in children can be practiced on models. Experienced tutors teach various techniques and anatomical structures.
Scientific program
10:00 a.m. – Opening
Dr. S. Mertz & Dr. Chr. Keil, Magdeburg
10:10 a.m. – Welcome
Prof. Dr. med. Uwe Ebmeyer, President of the Medical Association of Saxony-Anhalt
10:20 a.m. – Pediatric anesthesia from head to toe – what can happen
Dr. med. Martin Jöhr, Adligenswil
11:00 a.m. – What's wrong with the head? Craniosynostosis
Dr. Christian Zahl, Magdeburg
11:40 a.m. – Is there anything new? This is how we do it
Dr. Selinde Mertz, Magdeburg
12:00 p.m. – 12:20 p.m. – Coffee break & industry exhibition
12:20 p.m. – A heart can be repaired, right?
Prof. Christiane Beck, Hannover
1:00 p.m. – Special findings in the abdomen
PD Dr. Salmai Turial, Mainz
1:40–2:30 p.m. – Lunch break & industry exhibition
2:30 p.m. – We do something about pain – without end Regional anesthesia
Dr. Frank Fideler, Tübingen
3:10 p.m. – Communication in pediatric anesthesia
Dr. Andreas Machotta, Berlin
3:50 p.m. – Pediatric anesthesia without fear or medication – is that possible?
Dr. Eva Schaffrath, Utrecht
4:30 p.m. – Farewell and outlook
General information
Venue
Gesellschaftshaus am Klosterbergegarten
Schönebecker Straße 129
39104 Magdeburg
Scientific organization
Prof. Dr. med. Dr. R. Werdehausen
Dr. med. Selinde Mertz
Dr. med. Christoph Keil
University Clinic for Anesthesiology and Intensive Care, University Hospital Magdeburg A.ö.R.
Congress organization & registration
KONGKRET – Ulrike Götz
Phone:
office@kongkret.de
Registration:
https://www.kongkret.de/veranstaltungstermine/
- Participation fees
- Congress:
- 120 euros for physicians
- 90 euros for nursing staff
- Workshops:
45 euros (limited number of participants)
Archive photo: Pediatric Anesthesia Day 2025. Photographer: Melitta Schubert/UMMD