This is a special report on the observation of World Red Cross day at IMA Kunnakulam by a First-Aid Class and the 1st interventional program of ACT FORCE of IMA Kunnamkulam by a Basic Life Support workshop for ACTS, Kechery.
IMA Kunnamkulam observed the World Red Cross Day 2015 at Kechery on 7th May , by conducting FIRST AID class for the public and a Basic Life Support (BLS) training workshop for the volunteers of ACTS (Accident Care and Transport Service) and the taxi drivers of Kechery .
The program started with a silent prayer. The president of ACTS unit Kechery Mr Jose Paul T. presided over the inaugural function. During his presidential address, he expressed appreciation and gratitude for the support of IMA Kunnamkulam for the activities of ACTS in the health sector. The formal inauguration of the workshop was done by Dr Koshy George T , President of IMA Kunnamkulam . In his inaugural address , he mentioned the significance of the world Red Cross Day and he stressed the importance of teaching the basic life support measures and techniques to accident care givers like ACTS .
The first session was on FIRST AID and was led by Dr Koshy George T who demonstrated various techniques of giving first aid , in a simple manner using commonly available materials like newspaper, cardboard boxes, and cotton clothes. Special emphasis was given to effective first aid measures which can be administered at homes, schools, roads and places of work.
In the second session , a practical training class on BLS was taken by Dr Ajith. T , Anaesthesiologist of Malankara Mission Hospital , Kunnamkulam . Cardio Pulmonary resuscitation was demonstrated on a mannequin with the help of trained male nursing staff. Hands on session for selected volunteers added to the enthusiasm of the participants.
66 volunteers attended the workshop. There was active interaction from the audience, following the sessions. Vote of thanks was proposed by the secretary of ACTS Kechery, Mr Jisson Choondal .
Dr.Saju.P.K, Sec.IMA , Kunnamkulam.