Over 2,600 police officers receive CPR training in Hyderabad
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Synopsis
Hyderabad, Jan 30 (NationPress) Over 2,600 police officers are participating in a four-day CPR training program initiated on Thursday, aimed at enhancing life-saving skills among the personnel.
Key Takeaways
- More than 2,600 police officers trained in CPR.
- Program initiated by Hyderabad Police Commissioner C.V. Anand.
- Collaboration with Mythri Hospital for training sessions.
- CPR is critical for saving lives during emergencies.
- 98% of the Indian population remains untrained in CPR.
Hyderabad, Jan 30 (NationPress) Over 2,600 police officers in Hyderabad are participating in a training program for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) that spans four days, which commenced on Thursday.
The ceremony was inaugurated by Hyderabad Police Commissioner C.V. Anand at the Integrated Command Control Centre located in Banjara Hills.
The Commissioner noted that this CPR training initiative is organized in collaboration with Mythri Hospital. He expressed gratitude for the training provided to 1,409 police personnel during the first phase.
For the second phase, 1,248 officers from the Hyderabad City Police will engage in the training, which will be divided into 15 batches, each receiving 90 minutes of instruction.
He emphasized that this program is vital, as it serves not just the police force, but also the broader community.
CPR is essential for restoring blood and oxygen flow to a body that has ceased functioning due to cardiac arrest, allowing the heart to resume beating and enabling a person who has lost consciousness to regain awareness.
By performing CPR, oxygenated blood is circulated from the heart to all vital organs, including the brain, which helps prevent brain death. Any delay in initiating CPR can lead to irreversible brain damage. Hence, it is critical to begin CPR immediately for an unresponsive individual.
“Do not hesitate to initiate CPR. In emergencies, every second is crucial, and postponing CPR could be fatal. Remember to seek emergency medical assistance while performing CPR,” Anand instructed.
A survey indicates that 98 percent of the Indian population remains untrained in CPR techniques. This fundamental skill is essential in life-threatening situations.
The Commissioner pointed out that countries like America, Japan, Singapore, and many European nations have incorporated CPR training into their educational systems. The lack of CPR awareness contributes to rising fatalities.
Globally, approximately 115,000 individuals succumb to cardiac arrest every day. The World Health Organization reports that around 58 million people die from heart attacks annually.
He stressed the need for widespread awareness of CPR and urged hospital officials to extend training to all 16,000 police officers and personnel in Hyderabad.
