As part of efforts aimed at saving lives during associated ailments which often result in cardiac arrest, the Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office, thru the initiative of MDRRM Chairman, Mayor Joseph Arman C. Bauzon, conducted training on First Aid and Basic Life Support (BLS) techniques and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Utilization Training for the LGU Calasiao employees.
The three-day training took place at the Regional Evacuation Center in Poblacion East, Calasiao. MDRRM Officer, Mr. Freddie Villacorta observed the need for first responders to get acquainted with Basic Life Support procedure, as part of moves to curb the sudden death of a patients experiencing cardiac arrest.
In his speech, Mayor Joseph Arman C. Bauzon stated that these BLS process could help to save lives, stressing that everyone should inculcate the knowledge, irrespective of position or cadre, as a form of first aid treatment to preserve the victim’s life until help arrives. “Accidents may happen anytime and anywhere, even at our homes or at workplace. If we have the comprehensive knowledge of first aid treatment and techniques, we can save lives”. the Mayor added.
Dr. Jesus Arturo de Vera, Municipal Health Officer was also present in the training and reiterated the COVID-19 Prevention and Management to all the participants.
