Sumaiya Raghavan of Holy Family Hospital conducts CPR Training for teachers at Auxilium Convent

Ms. Sumaiya Raghavan, Operations Head at iCARE and a qualified First Aid Heart Saving and CPR trainer accredited by 'The American Heart Association', will lead a CPR training and Cardiac Arrest awareness session for 40 teachers and PTA members at Auxilium Convent on 2nd February, 2026.

Sumaiya Raghavan

The session is being conducted by Holy Family Hospital, Bandra (W), through its non-profit initiative iCARE, and will include practical demonstrations of hands-only CPR and AED usage, equipping teachers with essential skills to respond effectively during Sudden Cardiac Arrest emergencies.

Heart disease continues to be one of the leading causes of death in India, often striking without warning. Experts emphasize that timely action by bystanders can save lives, provided they know how to recognize cardiac arrest, administer chest compressions, and use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED).

“Sudden cardiac arrest can occur anytime and anywhere. The first few minutes are critical, and trained bystanders play the most important role before medical help arrives. Our goal through iCARE is to ensure more people are confident and prepared to act in such situations,” said Ms. Sumaiya Raghavan.

Event Details:

CPR & Cardiac Arrest Awareness Session Date: Monday, 2nd February 2026 | 11:00 AM Venue: Auxilium Convent, Mumbai Participants: Teachers and PTA members (pre-invited)

The training will cover:

  • Difference between heart attack and cardiac arrest

  • How to recognise the signs of sudden cardiac arrest

  • 4 easy steps to save a victim of cardiac arrest

  • How to perform hands-only CPR

  • How to administer lifesaving shocks via an AED machine (Automated External Defibrillator)

  • Interactive Q&A session

The session reinforced the importance of building a trained and aware school community capable of responding effectively to cardiac emergencies.

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