Reducing risk: Basic life saving can reduce death chances
At the session, 14 candidates were given training on BLS measures including Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
He was speaking at the 5th Empress Razia Sultana Basic Life Support training programme – aimed to create awareness among community members and medical practitioners regarding provision of basic aid to patients. The training was concluded at the KTH on Tuesday.
The facilitators of the course were Professor Dr Saima Gillani, Dr Ambar Ashraf, Casualty in-charge Dr Akbar Shah, Dr Asad Maroof and Dr Shereen.
At the session, 14 candidates were given training on BLS measures including Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
Speaking on the occasion, Dr Ayub highlighted the importance of these courses in the current scenario, adding KTH has become a pioneer in starting these courses.
Dr Umar said most of the patients die before reaching the hospital and the aim of the training is to reduce fatalities.
Published in The Express Tribune, June 19th, 2013.
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