The instructor opened the training with a simple prompt. Think of the song Stayin Alive by the Bee Gees. CPR needs a rhythm of about 103 beats per minute. The beat helps you keep a steady pace during compressions. The room responded with smiles and the training began on a warm note before the serious work started.

The American Heart Association team spent Sunday at Mother and Child Hospital taking staff through a full Basic Life Support session. The training focused on real action. The team set up CPR dummies, AED trainers, and airway tools across the room. Every person had space to practice each step.

The instructors broke down the core skills. You learned how to check for response, assess breathing, and call for help. You practiced chest compressions with clear guidance on depth, hand position, and rhythm. The Stayin Alive beat helped staff stay on track.

AED use formed a key part of the session. Staff practiced placing pads and following voice prompts. The trainers described cases where fast use of an AED made a direct difference. These examples showed why quick response matters in hospital settings.

Airway support training followed. Staff worked on opening the airway, giving rescue breaths, and helping someone who is choking. The instructors demonstrated the steps for adults and children. Everyone repeated the drills until the actions felt familiar.

The trainers encouraged staff to ask questions. Many shared past emergency experiences from wards, reception, and ambulance calls. The instructors corrected common errors and offered simple changes that raise survival chances.

This training is important for any medical team. Cardiac arrest and choking happen without warning. You need staff who act fast and work together. Strong BLS skills reduce delays. They raise the chances of stabilizing a patient before advanced care starts. Hospitals with trained teams record higher survival rates in emergency events.

Mother and Child Hospital continues to build stronger systems each day. The session added to the hospital’s efforts to raise standards across departments. Staff left the room with sharper skills and better teamwork. The training supports the hospital’s goal to provide safe care for every patient.

The day closed with tired hands, confident staff, and the Stayin Alive rhythm still playing in their minds. The visit from the American Heart Association added real value to daily work and strengthened the hospital’s push for better service.