UIPS organized a Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Awareness Program in collaboration with the National Board of Examination in Medical Sciences (NBEMS)

 

Uttaranchal Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Uttaranchal University organized a Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Awareness Program on 06 December 2023 in collaboration with the National Board of Examination in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) with the purpose to awareness across the country and imparting training to thousands of youths and n medical personal to administer CPR in a proper manner. The program consisted of a short video explaining to the participants about the benefits of CPR and methodology to administer it. 

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) is a lifesaving technique that can be performed by anyone who has received proper training. CPR can restore blood flow and oxygen to the brain and other vital organs of a person who has suffered cardiac arrest, immediate CPR can significantly improve the chance of survival after suffering from cardiac arrest. Trained personnel can act quickly and confidently in emergency situations and potentially save a life. 

As a commitment towards society the event was conducted under the leadership of Prof. Dr. Vikash Jakhmola and coordinated by Faculty moderator Ms. Pallavi Ghildiyal. At the departmental level, over 200 participants registered in the program and enriched themselves with lifesaving techniques.