The Indian Society of Anaesthesiologists (ISA), Nagpur City Branch, conducted a Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS), Compression-Only Life Support (COLS), and Pancharakshak training programme at Saraswati Kidney Care Center, near Jaiprakash Nagar Metro Station, New Sneh Nagar, Nagpur, Maharashtra, on 18 October 2026. The programme was organised as part of the World Anaesthesia Week celebrations.

The initiative aimed to promote awareness of cardiac emergencies and highlight the importance of early recognition and timely intervention.

Lecture and Hands-On Life-Saving Training

Approximately 40 participants, including Resident Medical Officers (RMOs), nursing staff, other paramedical personnel, and patients’ relatives, took part in the programme.

Following an educational lecture, participants received demonstrations and hands-on training using mannequins to develop practical familiarity with essential life-saving techniques.

The programme covered BCLS, COLS, and Pancharakshak—the five life-saving skills. These skills were explained and demonstrated with the help of a volunteer, helping participants understand the importance of responding promptly during medical emergencies.

Training Team and Participation

The programme was conducted by Dr Deepak Madankar, President, ISA Nagpur City Branch (2026–27), along with Dr Sweety Pasari, Consultant Anaesthesiologist, Nagpur.

Dr Amit Pasari and Dr Manish Balwani, Consultant Nephrologists, also attended the programme.

The interactive session brought together healthcare staff and patients’ relatives, providing an opportunity to learn about emergency response and practise essential life-saving techniques.

Promoting Life-Saving Awareness During World Anaesthesia Week

Through this initiative, ISA Nagpur City Branch continued its efforts to spread life-saving awareness among healthcare professionals and the wider community. The combination of lectures, demonstrations, and practical training highlighted the value of learning essential skills for responding to cardiac emergencies.

The programme reflected ISA Nagpur’s ongoing commitment to promoting life-saving education and encouraging greater preparedness for medical emergencies.