On the occasion of World Anaesthesia Day, celebrated on 16th October 2025, the Public Cell of Kandivali Medical Association (KMA) conducted a highly impactful CPR and Defibrillator Teaching Session for the public.
The session, held at L.M. Patel Eye Hospital, Malad (West), was organized by the Rotary Club of Mumbai and witnessed enthusiastic participation from over 70 attendees.
Event Highlights
The program was successfully led by
Dr. Kalpesh Shah, Chairman – Public Cell, Kandivali Medical Association, who served as the chief instructor for the Compression Only Life Support (COLS) session.
The event commenced with an informative audio-visual presentation explaining the basics of cardiac arrest recognition and hands-only CPR, followed by individual hands-on training on mannequins. Each participant received personalized guidance to ensure skill competency and confidence in responding to real-life cardiac emergencies.
Organizing Team
The event was meticulously coordinated by
Dr. Darshana Patel from the Rotary Club of Mumbai, with support from
Dr. Utpal Sheth, President – KMA.
Encouragement and coordination for the initiative were provided by
Dr. Mona Badani, Co-Chairperson – Public Cell, KMA, and
Dr. Saurabh Dani, Secretary – KMA.
Dr. Panna Shah, Anaesthesiologist and member of the Rotary Club, also graced the occasion and participated actively in the session.
Celebrating Anaesthesiologists’ Contribution
To mark the significance of World Anaesthesia Day, the delegates joined in a celebratory cake-cutting ceremony with Dr. Kalpesh Shah.
In his concluding address, Dr. Shah emphasized the crucial yet often under-recognized role of Anaesthesiologists in a patient’s journey — from operation theatres to critical care, pain management, and lifesaving resuscitation efforts. He highlighted the importance of community awareness and timely CPR in improving survival outcomes after cardiac arrest.
A Step Towards a Heart-Safe Community
This initiative by KMA’s Public Cell exemplifies the association’s commitment to public education, community welfare, and emergency preparedness. The overwhelming response reflected the growing awareness and eagerness among citizens to learn vital lifesaving skills.
