In an effort to boost consciousness about life-saving first support strategies, the cardiology workforce of the Apollo Hospitals has deliberate to conduct coaching classes for most people in Tiruchi.

A neighborhood consciousness session focussed on coaching youths and volunteers in utilizing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automatic exterior defibrillator (AED) throughout emergencies can be organised by way of their “Cardiac Connect 2023” initiative.

The marketing campaign can be held at widespread locations similar to airport, railway stations, bus stands, temples, recreation spots, gyms, authorities workplaces and so forth. “We will strive hard to reach out to as many people as we can to increase the chances of survival of the patients. School and college students would be educated about the technique,” mentioned P. Neelakannan, Chief Operating Officer (COO), Apollo Hospitals, Madurai Division.

The initiative is aimed toward equipping people with life-saving abilities, enabling them to successfully deal with emergencies and probably save lives. “Through these sessions, participants would learn the vital techniques such as hands-only CPR and AED to save someone from sudden cardiac arrest,” mentioned Kader Sahib Ashraf, Cardiologist, Apollo Hospital.

A one-day convention was organised on Sunday, which noticed the participation of medical doctors and medical college students. Scientific classes and panel discussions on numerous matters regarding cardiac well being, emergencies and well-being had been carried out.