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 the initiative was to strengthen the knowledge and practical skills of frontline community leaders in basic cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). The training enables participants to respond appropriately during the critical “golden minutes”, when immediate action can significantly increase survival rates before professional medical assistance arrives.
Throughout the full-day programme, participants engaged in intensive hands-on training, including scene assessment, emergency reporting procedures, high-quality chest compressions, the use of automated external defibrillators (AEDs), and techniques for assisting individuals experiencing airway obstruction.
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 initiative contributes to building a resilient network of community-based first responders who are equipped to act swiftly, confidently, and effectively in emergency situations.
