ISANCB Conducts COLS, BCLS and Pancharakshak Training Workshop at Rahate Surgical Hospital, Nagpur
Nagpur, 15 October 2026: The Indian Society of Anaesthesiologists, Nagpur City Branch (ISANCB), conducted a Compression-Only Life Support (COLS) and Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) training activity at Rahate Surgical Hospital on 15 October 2026. The programme also included a demonstration of the Pancharakshak life-saving skills.
Training Session by Dr. Sachin Makade
Dr. Sachin Makade, Past President, ISANCB (2025–26), delivered a lecture on COLS and BCLS, explaining the importance of life-saving techniques and basic emergency response skills.
The session aimed to improve awareness of the appropriate actions required during medical emergencies and highlight the importance of timely intervention.
Hands-On Training and Pancharakshak Demonstration
Dr. Anant Atkar, Executive Member of ISANCB, conducted the hands-on training session. The workshop included practical demonstrations on mannequins, allowing participants to practise life-saving techniques and gain practical experience.
The Pancharakshak demonstration further highlighted essential life-saving measures and the importance of emergency preparedness.
Active Participation in Practical Training
Approximately 30 hospital staff members and attendants participated in the training-cum-hands-on workshop. Various emergency scenarios were discussed and practised by the participants, providing an opportunity to apply the techniques demonstrated during the session.
The workshop emphasized the importance of practical training, confidence, and timely action in emergency situations.
Through this initiative, ISANCB continued its efforts to promote life-saving skills and strengthen emergency response awareness among healthcare staff and hospital attendants.