CRP training being imparted to attendants.
Amritsar / Chandigarh, May 22, 2013: Ziqitza Healthcare Ltd (ZHL) which runs the Dial ‘108’ Ambulance service in states of Punjab and the American Medical Response (AMR) have united to train close to thousands of people across Punjab to save lives through Chest Compression – Only CPR (Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation) in observation of National Emergency Medical Services Week.
AMR represents the largest provider of emergency ambulance service in the developed world that responds to over 5 million requests for ambulance service each year with over 18000 certified emergency medical technicians, nurses and other people. AMR operates over 3000 ambulances each day through 50 call centres spread across the United States and the Caribbean. AMR is a key investor in ZHL which is operating over 900 ambulances in India.
As part of the initiative in Punjab the training was conducted in Amritsar and Mohali in which close to 80 people participated. In Amritsar it was done in association with the ZHL staff of 108 Ambulance service. This initiative is being conducted simultaneously along all the states ( Punjab, Maharastra, Bihar, Odishha & Kerela ) where ZHL Ambulance service is operational.
“108 Ambulance often gets to an emergency within minutes but during cardiac arrest every second is critical. This type of CPR can help save lives and is easy to perform. We hope the people who got trained in this opportunity can make our community an even safer place to live. Our primary goal is to save as many lives as possible, we hope to get more people excited about learning CPR by being part of this event”, said Sweta Mangal CEO, Ziqitza Health Care Ltd.
According to the American Heart Association, Compression – Only CPR is easy, less invasive and allows bystanders to keep lifesaving blood flowing through a victim’s body just by pressing on the chest in a hard, fast rhythm. It does not require mouth-to-mouth resuscitation and has been found to be effective in saving lives.
This programme was educative and has equipped me with the skill and knowledge to save lives in the future” said Tarun Verma, Senior Manager – Marketing ZHL.