KATHMANDU, SEPTEMBER 28
The National Cardiac Centre, Basundhara, has provided Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training to the Armed Police Force. This training imparted the knowledge and skills needed to save a person's life in emergency situations when the heart stops functioning.
In the context of World Heart Day 2024, the National Cardiac Center in Basundhara conducted a presentation for around 250 people, including 50 armed police personnel and civilians. The presentation covered Basic Life
Support and other essential skills needed to save lives in emergency situations, with practical examples.
CPR is crucial when someone suffers a heart attack or their heart and breathing stop suddenly. It is also necessary when a person becomes unconscious due to drowning or has stopped breathing, has suffered an electric shock, or has experienced severe bleeding or injury from an accident. In situations where immediate medical care is not available, performing CPR can help save lives by maintaining blood circulation, delivering oxygen to the brain, and restarting breathing.
Since security personnel are often the first responders in cases of accidents or natural disasters, the training was provided to enhance their healthcare skills. Research shows that if the person giving CPR is properly trained and performs it effectively, the chances of saving a life can increase by up to three times.
While providing the training, Senior Cardiologist Dr. Om Murti Anil emphasized the need for Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) in public spaces in Nepal. AEDs are used to deliver electric shocks to individuals suffering from cardiac arrest, potentially saving their lives. Though easily accessible in developed nations, AEDs are still rare in Nepal.
Deputy Superintendent of the Armed Police, Dhirendra Raj Nyaupane, who participated in the training, stated that it helped develop patience, confidence, and decision-making skills in emergency situations. He expressed that the training was valuable and should be extended to both security personnel and the general public.
Deputy Superintendent of the Armed Police, Madhav Regmi added that by demonstrating their ability to take on emergency health services in addition to public security, the trust of the community in the security forces would increase, helping them serve the public better. He suggested that both government and private institutions should continue to expand such initiatives.
Along with life-saving training, the National Cardiac Centre also provides training in other emergency health skills. The centre frequently conducts heart disease screenings, free heart check-ups, health camps, and awareness programs.
