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Lifesavers in the making: Schoolkids get lessons in IAP-CPR skills at AIIMS-Bhopal
Bhopal: AIIMS Bhopal is conducting a CPR training sessions for schoolstudents as part of IAP-CPR Awareness Month. The event that will conclude on During July 28, aims to educate students about essential emergency response techniques, according to a press release here on Saturday.
AIIMS Bhopal's paediatrics and emergency medicine specialists conducted practical CPR training for students from Classes 9-12 at a private school in Baghmugaliya. The programme focuses on preparing students to become competent first responders during their school years.
Child specialist Dr Girish Chandra Bhatt emphasised that CPR knowledge is essential, noting that over 70% of cardiac arrests occur outside medical facilities.
Students received instruction in vital techniques including chest compressions, rescue breathing, and choking responses through Heimlich manoeuvre, back blows, and chest thrusts.
Dr Bhupeshwari Patel and Dr Babu Lal Soni, along with residents and nurses, supervised students practising on specialised training models.
Students engaged in practical demonstrations, question sessions, and emergency scenario discussions, making the training accessible.
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The school principal commended the programme as "a game-changer in preparing students for real-world emergencies."
Looking ahead to IAP National CPR Day on July 21st, Dr Bhatt stated, "When children are trained in CPR and emergency response, we build a society that is not only more informed but also more compassionate and ready to act in critical situations."
