Press Release – 11 June 2026
Kauvery Hospital, based in Salem, Tamil Nadu, announced that on 11 June 2026 it conducted a comprehensive Basic Life Support (BLS) and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) awareness and training programme for the staff of Salem Railway Station, in collaboration with the railway administration.
The session attracted participation from more than 100 railway personnel as well as members of the public who were present at the station. Senior emergency‑medicine specialists from Kauvery Hospital led the training, providing hands‑on instruction on BLS techniques, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and the correct operation of an AED. Live demonstrations and interactive learning enabled participants to recognise medical emergencies and deliver timely first‑response care.
Key railway officials attended the programme, including Dr Sivakumar, Chief Medical Officer of Southern Railway, the Railway Station Master and the Railway Station Manager. Their presence underscored the commitment of the railway administration to enhance emergency preparedness among frontline staff.
Kauvery Hospital highlighted that it had previously donated four AED devices to Salem Railway Station, thereby strengthening the station’s emergency medical response infrastructure. The AED devices are capable of rapidly assessing cardiac rhythm and delivering a controlled electrical shock when required, significantly improving survival odds during sudden cardiac arrest.
Dr Mubeena Anjum, Consultant – Emergency Medicine at Kauvery Hospital, Salem, addressed the gathering, stressing that immediate intervention through timely CPR and early defibrillation can substantially increase survival chances in cardiac emergencies. She noted that empowering frontline personnel at high‑footfall public locations such as railway stations can save precious lives.
The programme reflects Kauvery Hospital’s ongoing commitment to community health and public safety, extending its clinical expertise beyond the hospital setting to train and equip public‑service personnel with life‑saving skills.