The ambulance drivers received comprehensive training in critical life-saving techniques like CPR, to effectively manage medical emergencies

Manipal Hospitals' 'Salute the Real Heroes' initiative felicitated ambulance drivers by recognising their pivotal role in the healthcare system. The event was organised in observance of World Ambulance Day.

The engaging sessions included leading cardiologists, neurologists, and ER specialists from all units of Manipal Hospitals in Kolkata, who shared their valuable insights on the importance of such initiatives and the importance of Basic Life Support (BLS) training for ambulance drivers.

The event was attended by prominent clinicians from Manipal Hospitals including Dr PK Hazra, Interventional Cardiologist, Manipal Hospital, Dhakuria, Dr Apratim Chatterjee, Consultant, Neurologist, Manipal Hospital, Broadway, Dr Vikash Kapoor, Vice Chairman, Group Director, Joint Replacement and Arthroscopic Surgeon, Medica Institute of Orthopedic Sciences, Medica Superspecialty Hospital (A unit of Manipal Hospitals), Dr Nirmalya Ray, Consultant, Neuro Interventional Radiologist, Medica Superspecialty Hospital (A unit of Manipal Hospitals), along with Dr. Ayanabh DebGupta, Regional COO, Manipal Hospitals (East).

The event started with training sessions Led by Dr Indranil Das, Head of Emergency at Medica Superspecialty Hospital (A unit of Manipal Hospitals), Dr Kishen Goel, Head of Emergency at Manipal Hospitals, Broadway, Dr Sujoy Das Thakur, Head of Emergency at Manipal Hospitals, Mukundapur and Dr Ashok Kumar Mishra Head of Emergency at Manipal Hospitals, Dhakuria.

The ambulance drivers received comprehensive training in critical life-saving techniques like Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), to effectively manage medical emergencies. They were taught to identify signs of strokes and heart attacks and the importance of taking patients to hospitals with essential diagnostic equipment such as CT or MRI machines and catheterisation labs.