Kalasin – On 28 February 2026, the QSHC CPR Resuscitation Committee from Queen Sirikit Heart Center, Khon Kaen University, organised its 6th annual CPR Volunteer Camp for the Community. The opening ceremony was presided over by Mr. Boonmee Kaennakham, Mayor of the Non Buri Sub-district Municipality, Sahatsakhan District, and took place at Wat Traiphum in Sahatsakhan District, Kalasin Province. The event was enthusiastically attended by community leaders, village health volunteers, and staff from local sub-district health promotion hospitals.
The primary objective of this initiative was to enhance the knowledge and skills of frontline community leaders in basic cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). This training empowers them to manage emergencies correctly and promptly during the critical “golden minutes” before medical professionals reach the scene.
Throughout the full-day programme, participants engaged in hands-on practice sessions covering situation assessment, emergency reporting, chest compressions, the use of an automated external defibrillator (AED), and techniques for assisting individuals with obstructed airways.
In addition, a multidisciplinary team from the Heart Center provided intensive health education sessions. These included muscle stretching and relaxation techniques led by the Thai traditional medicine team, a session on “Warning Signs of Heart Failure” by the Heart Failure Clinic team, and an organ donation campaign titled “The Endless Heart of Giving” conducted by the organ transplant team. Furthermore, nutritionists offered guidance on heart-healthy diets, while the Infection Control Committee demonstrated proper hand-washing techniques.
Now in its sixth consecutive year, the CPR Volunteer Camp reflects the ongoing commitment of Queen Sirikit Heart Center’s QSHC CPR Committee to extending medical knowledge to remote communities. This effort aims to build a network of health-prepared communities capable of responding to emergencies with efficiency and confidence.
