Kauvery Hospital Conducts Life-Saving BLS and AED Training for Salem Railway Station Staff in Major Emergency Preparedness Drive

The initiative witnessed the participation of more than 100 railway personnel along with members of the public, reflecting a strong push towards building a first-response capable workforce in high-footfall transit zones. As part of its continued commitment to community health and public safety, Kauvery Hospital had earlier donated four Automated External Defibrillator devices to Salem Railway Station to enhance on-site emergency response capabilities.

The program was attended by Dr. Sivakumar, Chief Medical Officer of Southern Railway, alongside the Station Master and Station Manager of Salem Railway Station. The structured training session was designed to equip railway staff with essential knowledge and practical skills required to respond effectively to sudden cardiac arrests and other medical emergencies until advanced medical assistance becomes available.

The session was led by senior emergency medicine specialists from Kauvery Hospital, who delivered hands-on training in Basic Life Support techniques, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and the operational use of Automated External Defibrillators. Through live demonstrations and interactive instruction, participants were trained to quickly identify medical emergencies and administer timely first-response care capable of significantly improving survival outcomes.

Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Mubeena Anjum, Consultant in Emergency Medicine at Kauvery Hospital, Salem, underscored the critical importance of immediate intervention during cardiac emergencies. She emphasized that prompt cardiopulmonary resuscitation and early defibrillation can substantially increase survival chances, adding that empowering frontline personnel at high-density public locations such as railway stations is vital for saving lives during critical medical situations.

The initiative stands as a decisive advancement in public emergency preparedness, reinforcing the importance of trained first responders and life-saving equipment in ensuring rapid intervention during cardiac emergencies.