Medica Superspecialty Hospital & Indian Museum to conduct a Mega Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training Programme
KOLKATA, Dec 6 (The CONNECT) – In a significant step towards creating a CPR-ready community, Medica Superspecialty Hospital, part of the Manipal Hospital group, joined hands with the Indian Museum to conduct a Mega CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) Training Programme at the historic Indian Museum courtyard.
The CPR training sessions took place today from 11 am onwards, supervised by Dr. Indranil Das, Head of Emergency at Medica Superspecialty Hospital and an alumnus of the International Visitorship Leadership Programme (IVLP) in the USA.
The sessions brought together volunteers from renowned institutes, some of which are – St. Xaviers’ High School, Howrah, Douglas Memorial School, St. Sebastian’s School, Annex College, Aditya Academy Senior Secondary, Dum Dum, Aditya Academy Secondary, Barasat and an NGO called – Sapgachi Humanity for you and Me (HUM). The event witnessed the gracious presence of esteemed Chief Guests, namely, Nakagawa Koichi, Japanese Consul General, who lent support to this vital cause.
- Without help within 18 minutes of cardiac arrest, the damage cannot be reversed
Dr. Ayanabh Debgupta, Regional Chief Operating Officer, Regional Chief Operating Officer, Manipal Hospitals (East), said, “In India, almost half of the patients who experience a heart attack arrive at hospitals after 400 minutes from the time their symptoms started; that is much beyond the ideal time of 30 minutes.
Experts say that without help within 18 minutes of cardiac arrest, the damage cannot be reversed. Here, CPR training can be useful by providing immediate help until medical care arrives.
“We have already conducted multiple CPR training sessions in schools, colleges, corporate offices, and other institutes throughout this year and we aim to continuously do so,” Dr Dasgupta said.
Continuing its mission of life-saving education, Medica Superspecialty Hospital, part of Manipal Hospital group, has already trained over 2,000 volunteers across Kolkata. Today, the picturesque courtyard of the Indian Museum, a blend of history with hope, was an inspiring backdrop for the training as volunteers united for a common cause. 200 volunteers joined the movement, making themselves CPR-ready and better equipped to act in emergencies.
Arijit Dutta Choudhury, Director at the Indian Museum, said, “This initiative has been a long-standing priority for us”.
Today, around 10 institutes joined hands with us for this training programme, and we appreciate their participation. With students also receiving CPR training today, they are now better equipped to handle critical emergencies at home, he said.
The alarming boom in sudden cardiac arrest cases, among the sub-50-year population, is a matter of serious concern. Recent cases with celebrities in their 30s and 40s have brought the awareness to the forefront and have demanded preparedness.
