In possibly a first-of-its-kind initiative in the State, around 900 students of St. Thomas College, Thrissur, were given training in CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) in a two-day programme recently. CPR can save lives as every minute matters in a cardiac emergency. CPR keeps blood flowing to vital organs while one awaits the arrival of emergency services.
The Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), NCC and NSS of St. Thomas College collaborated with the Heart Care Foundation, Kochi, to provide the free CPR training to the entire second year undergraduate students.
“In recent years, there has been a growing concern about an increase in cardiac deaths among younger populations. This trend has been attributed to several factors such as unhealthy lifestyles, increase in risk factors, lack of screening and awareness. Cryptic effects of COVID-19 could also be causing this surge in cardiac issues across age groups. Lack of awareness about first aids and delayed hospitalisation claim many precious lives,” noted the organisers of the programme.
