Community Outreach and Life Support Training
As part of its commitment to public health awareness and emergency preparedness, the Indian Society of Anaesthesiologists (ISA), Nagpur City Branch (NCB) organized a Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) and Compression Only Life Support (COLS) training session at Burhani Masjid, Nagpur, on February 15, 2026.
The initiative aimed to empower both healthcare professionals and members of the community with life-saving knowledge and practical emergency response skills that can be crucial during cardiac emergencies.
Training for Medical Professionals
A dedicated Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) session was conducted for healthcare professionals.
Participants Included
- Resident doctors
- Medical practitioners
- Healthcare staff
Approximately 40 medical professionals participated in the training. The session focused on strengthening clinical response during cardiac arrest and ensuring participants were confident in applying BCLS protocols effectively.
COLS Training for the Community
Alongside the BCLS program, a Compression Only Life Support (COLS) session was organized for non-medical participants, ensuring that members of the community also gained essential emergency response knowledge.
Participants were trained in:
- Recognizing cardiac arrest situations
- Performing chest compressions correctly
- Acting quickly before professional medical help arrives
This initiative highlighted ISA Nagpur’s focus on community empowerment and public safety.
Program Leadership and Coordination
The activity was meticulously coordinated by:
Dr. Lulu Fatima Vali
Professor and Head, Department of Anesthesiology
SSH Nagpur
Training Faculty
The training sessions were conducted by:
- Dr. Sachin Makade – President, ISA NCB
- Dr. Vrishali Panchalwar – Honorary Secretary
- Dr. Ketki Ramteke
- Dr. Rajat Shirpurkar
- Dr. Aditya Rao
The team ensured that both medical professionals and community participants received clear guidance and hands-on experience in emergency life-support techniques.
Clinical Demonstrations
In addition to BCLS and COLS training, the session also included demonstrations of other critical emergency response techniques.
Demonstrations Included
- Heimlich Maneuver for choking emergencies
- Management and awareness of Vasovagal attacks
These demonstrations helped participants understand how to respond effectively to various medical emergencies in real-life situations.
Highlights of the Program
- BCLS and COLS training conducted on February 15, 2026
- 40 medical professionals trained in BCLS
- Community members trained in Compression Only Life Support
- Demonstrations of Heimlich Maneuver and Vasovagal attack management
- Activity coordinated by Dr. Lulu Fatima Vali
- Training delivered by ISA Nagpur leadership and faculty
