Flash mob exhibits hands-only CPR at Plaza
Tribune News Service
Chandigarh, January 16
British Deputy High Commissioner Chandigarh David Lelliott and SP (Communications and Law and Order), Chandigarh, Roshan Lal, today launched ‘Hands on Heart Club’, an initiative of the Fortis Hospital, Mohali, to teach tricity residents basic life support (BLS) skills and improve their preparedness for handling medical emergencies.
The Sector 17 Plaza witnessed a foot-tapping flash mob to demonstrate the ease and importance of learning hands-only cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) as part of the launch.
Lelliott, who had recently led his team from the British Deputy High Commission Chandigarh during a BLS session at the hospital, said the training was the need of the hour.
SP Roshan Lal said while the UT police were continuing to get the specialised training at the hospital in a large number, it was a good idea to rope in the community as well, as more lifesavers at hand would mean more lives saved. “I have attended the training session at the hospital myself and encourage my team to do so too,” he added.
An on-the-spot enrolment drive was also launched and people appended their signatures on a giant board in support of the cause.
