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Jharkhand Nurses Master Life-Saving Skills
27 Sep
Summary
- 28 nurses trained in emergency life support techniques.
- Training focused on CPR, airway management, and defibrillator use.
- Program aimed to enhance nurses' confidence and precision in emergencies.
AIIMS Deoghar successfully conducted a two-day National Emergency Life Support (NELS) Provider Course for 28 nursing personnel from across Jharkhand. The specialized training, held on September 25 and 26, focused on equipping nurses with essential emergency life-saving techniques.
Participants received hands-on instruction in critical skills such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation, airway management, and the use of defibrillators. Simulated emergency scenarios were utilized to enhance practical application and build confidence.
The program, organized in collaboration with the Union ministry of health and family welfare's disaster management cell, underscored the vital role nurses play as first responders. AIIMS Deoghar Executive Director and CEO, Prof (Dr) Nitin Gangane, emphasized that timely intervention by nurses can be life-saving.
This marks the first NELS course in Jharkhand with a central observer, signifying a significant step in bolstering the state's emergency and trauma care infrastructure. The development of a trained nursing pool is expected to improve initial responses to critical patients.
