On 25th June 2025, Indian Society of Anaesthesiologists – Nagpur City Branch conducted a Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Demonstration and Hands-on Training Workshop during COGNITIA – Undergraduate Medical Conference held at Government Medical College Nagpur.
The workshop aimed to strengthen resuscitation skills among undergraduate medical students and prepare them for real-life emergency situations.
Faculty for the Workshop
The training was conducted by:
- Dr. Yogesh Zawar
Faculty, GMC Nagpur
ISA–NCB Member - Dr. Akshay Shende
Faculty, GMC Nagpur
ISA–NCB Member
The faculty provided a structured demonstration of BCLS protocols followed by supervised hands-on practice.
Participation and Impact
- 100+ MBBS students actively participated
- Demonstration of cardiac arrest assessment and CPR techniques
- Hands-on practice using mannequins
- Interactive discussion and query resolution
The enthusiastic response from students highlighted the importance of incorporating practical life-support training early in medical education.
