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Basic Life Support Workshop Conducted at Rama Medical College
28 May 2024
Mandhana, May 16, 2024 — The Faculty of Medical Sciences at RAMA University, Mandhana, organized a comprehensive "Workshop on Basic Life Support" (BLS) today at Lecture Theatre No. 2 of the Medical College. The event saw active participation from over 100 final-year MBBS students and faculty members who received hands-on training in Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) using human mannequins.
In India, approximately 462 people die daily due to road accidents, equating to 20 fatalities every hour. Training ordinary citizens in basic life support could potentially save 50 to 60 lives each day. Remarkably, acquiring these critical skills takes only about 20 minutes, underscoring the significance of such workshops.
The recently upgraded Emergency Medicine Department at Rama Medical College spearheaded this initiative. The department plans to extend the campaign to train not only medical and paramedical students but also police personnel, drivers, and other paramedical staff.
Dr. Manisha Nigam, Head of the Emergency Department, emphasized the importance of the upgrade, noting that Rama Medical College is now the first institution in the district to have three PG seats in Emergency Medicine approved by the National Medical Commission.
The workshop was inaugurated with a traditional lamp-lighting ceremony led by Acting Principal Dr. (Col) BK Prasad and Dean Dr. Brijendra Nigam. The event featured key contributions from Dr. Pradeep Tondon, Dr. Deepak Kumar (HOD Orthopaedics Department), and Dr. Mohammed Muzammil, who explained the concepts and methodologies of BLS. Training sessions were conducted by Dr. Tushar, Dr. Govind, and Dr. Praveen. The program was smoothly anchored by Dr. Tushar Narula and Dr. Omama.
Salient Points:
Event: Workshop on Basic Life Support
Date: 16 May 2024
Day: Thursday
Participants: 102 students
Coordinator: Wing Commander (Dr.) Mohd. Muzammil
Convener: Prof. (Dr.) Manisha Nigam
Patron: Dr. Brijendra Nigam, Dean, Faculty of Medical Sciences
This workshop represents a critical step in enhancing the life-saving skills of future medical professionals and underscores Rama Medical College's commitment to improving emergency medical care and response capabilities.