Training of BLS for students of KLES Smt CI Munavalli polytechnic college Hubballi
The Department of anesthesia JGMM Medical College conducted a sensitization programme followed by
hands on training of BLS for students of KLES Smt CI Munavalli polytechnic college Hubballi as a part of
their Youth Red Cross activity, on 16 th March 2024.
The event was inaugurated by the Principal of KAHER JGMM Medical College and was presided over by
Professor Veeresh Angadi, the Principal of Smt CI Munavalli Polytechnic. Dr MG Hiremath addressed the
gathering and gave an informative talk about the importance of training non-medical professionals in
BLS and the role of bystanders in an emergency. He motivated the students to actively participate and
learn the steps involved in BLS that will help them be model citizens.
Dr Sameer Desai, Professor and Head, Department of Anaesthesia delivered a lecture on the basics of
BLS and sensitized the students about the physiology behind the basic lifesaving processes. The students
were given practical demonstration by Dr Vinay PD and Dr Akshata Kulkarni and all queries were
answered.
The students responded well to the event and actively participated in the training processes.