A team of medical experts will conduct special training camps for autorickshaw drivers
Pisharody said the idea took shape following the recent death of a minor who collapsed while playing football at a turf in Palakkad. Training them to provide CPR while transporting a collapsed person to hospital could make a significant difference,” Pisharady said. Palakkad : Autorickshaw drivers in Palakkad could now add a crucial life-saving skill in their toolkit — cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). The ‘Autoraksha’ initiative, conceived by Palakkad MLA Ramesh Pisharody , will aim to train auto drivers to respond to emergencies when people suddenly collapse in public places or on roads. The project aims to ensure that people suffering cardiac arrest receive immediate assistance even before reaching hospital. Auto drivers in the Palakkad assembly constituency will undergo scientific CPR training under expert doctors and receive certificates after completing the programme. The initiative is being implemented in collaboration with KIMS Avitis Hospital. “Auto drivers are often among the first people available when an emergency occurs in public places.
The programme will be formally inaugurated on Sept 29, World Heart Day, by actor Kunchacko Boban . You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Kochi | Silver Rate in Kochi | Bank Holidays in Kochi | Public Holidays in Kochi Stay updated with the latest Kochi news. A team of medical experts will conduct special training camps for autorickshaw drivers. Download the TOI App.