Indian Academy of Pediatrics CPR Day 2026 organized at PG College of Nursing (PGCON), Bhilai
In observance of Indian Academy of Pediatrics (IAP) CPR Day 2026, a Hands-on Training Programme on Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) was organised at PG College of Nursing (PGCON), Bhilai to create awareness and strengthen life-saving skills among nursing students.
The programme was graced by Dr. Kaushalendra Thakur, Chief Medical Officer and Head of Medical & Health Services, JLNH & Research Centre, Bhilai, as the Chief Guest, Dr. Uday Kumar, Chief Medical Officer (Medical & Health Services), JLNH & RC, Bhilai, as the Guest of Honour and Shri Surendra Gupta, Secretary, Bhilai Education Trust. The hands-on training session was conducted by Dr. Kaushik Kishore, Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Department of Pediatrics, JLNH&RC, Bhilai, along with his team Dr Mala Choudhary, Chief consultant, Dr Ruchika Tamrakar, Dr Amrita Jain, Dr Pooja Kumari and Dr Anand Vishwakarma
The programme commenced with a welcome song, followed by a CPR awareness video titled "Every Second Counts," highlighting the significance of timely intervention during cardiac emergencies. The inaugural session was marked by the ceremonial lighting of the lamp and the felicitation of the dignitaries.
Welcoming the gathering, Dr. Roja Princy, Principal, PG College of Nursing, Bhilai, highlighted the significance of CPR training in nursing education and emphasized that timely and effective CPR can save lives during medical emergencies. She encouraged students to develop the knowledge, skills, and confidence required to respond promptly in critical situations.
Addressing the gathering, Shri Surendra Gupta, Secretary, Bhilai Education Trust, stressed the importance of CPR as an essential life-saving skill and urged students to make the best use of the training to become competent and compassionate healthcare professionals capable of serving society during emergencies.
In his keynote address, Dr. Kaushalendra Thakur, Chief Guest, appreciated the enthusiasm, knowledge, and practical skills demonstrated by the nursing students. He emphasized that prompt and effective CPR significantly improves survival outcomes in cardiac emergencies and encouraged the students to continuously enhance their clinical competencies and remain committed to delivering quality patient care.
The highlight of the programme was the Hands-on CPR Training Session, conducted by Dr. Kaushik Kishore and his team of doctors. Through live demonstrations and supervised practice sessions, participants learned the correct techniques of cardiopulmonary resuscitation and gained valuable practical experience in responding to cardiac emergencies.
The nursing students participated with remarkable enthusiasm and dedication, actively practicing CPR techniques and demonstrating keen interest in acquiring this invaluable life-saving skill.
The programme concluded with a Vote of Thanks proposed by Dr. G. Hemavati, Vice Principal, PG College of Nursing, Bhilai, who expressed gratitude to the dignitaries, resource persons, and participants for making the programme a grand success. The event reaffirmed PG College of Nursing's commitment to promoting excellence in nursing education and preparing future healthcare professionals with the competence and confidence to save lives through timely emergency intervention.