Rapido to provide basic life support training to over 1,000 drivers
The initiative was flagged off on the World Emergency Medicine Day, which is observed globally on May 27 every year.
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Time of India
3 days ago
- Time of India
Rapido to provide basic life support training to over 1,000 drivers
Ride-sharing platform Rapido has partnered with the Society for Advanced Clinical and Therapeutic Emergency Medicine (SACTEM) to provide basic life support training to over 1,000 bike, auto and cab captains across 16 cities in the country, the company said on Wednesday. The initiative was flagged off on the World Emergency Medicine Day, which is observed globally on May 27 every year. Rapido refers to drivers on its platform as captains. The training is being rolled out in a phased manner, with the first phase covering captains across 16 cities such as Bangalore, Delhi, Chennai, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Lucknow, Ahmedabad and Vizag. Plans are underway to expand the initiative to many more locations in the coming months, Rapido said. "By equipping our captains with life-saving skills , Rapido is taking a meaningful step toward making the roads safer and building a culture of care," said Aravind Sanka, Co-founder, Rapido.
Deccan Herald
3 days ago
- Deccan Herald
Rapido to provide basic life support training to over 1,000 drivers
The initiative was flagged off on the World Emergency Medicine Day, which is observed globally on May 27 every year.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Time of India
Experts advocate basic life support training in schools
Lucknow: Identifying symptoms in emergency patients and providing timely, accurate treatment can save hundreds of lives. To support this, basic life support (BLS) training should be introduced into school and college curriculum. This was emphasised by head of the KGMU's department of emergency medicine, Prof Haider Abbas during an awareness programme at Shatabdi Building to mark World Emergency Medicine Day on Tuesday. Dr Abbas emphasised that timely treatment is crucial for road accident victims, but many patients do not receive it in time due to a lack of awareness. He stressed that lives can be saved in emergency situations by administering CPR promptly. Prof Ahsan Khaliq Siddiqui said, "With the upcoming rainy season, we see a surge in snakebite cases, especially in rural and flood-prone areas. If someone is bitten by a snake, it is vital not to panic. Staying calm helps slow the spread of venom through the body. The person should be kept still, the affected limb immobilised, and immediate medical attention should be sought." Prof Mukesh Kumar from department of emergency medicine, said, "It is essential that medical personnel receive training in the latest techniques and protocols."
