Celebration of World Anaesthesia Day: A Fusion of Awareness and Culture
Street play, poetry, and cultural performances captivated the audience
World Anaesthesia Day was celebrated with great enthusiasm and awareness at Shri Mahant Indiresh Hospital. On this occasion, the Department of Anaesthesia organized various programs, including street plays, poetry recitations, and cultural performances, to spread awareness among the public about the vital role of anaesthesiologists in the medical field and the importance of life-saving procedures like CPR.
The program began with the lighting of the ceremonial lamp on Thursday at the Auditorium of Shri Guru Ram Rai Institute of Medical and Health Sciences. The event was inaugurated by Dr. Ashok Nayak (Principal, SGRR Institute of Medical and Health Sciences), Dr. Anil Malik (Chief Medical Superintendent, Shri Mahant Indiresh Hospital), Dr. Gaurav Raturi (Medical Superintendent, Shri Mahant Indiresh Hospital), Dr. R.K. Verma, and Dr. A.V. Mathur.
A street play titled “The Nectar of CPR Knowledge Can Save Lives” highlighted the importance of performing CPR promptly during emergencies. The play conveyed the message that if ordinary citizens learn CPR, many precious lives can be saved in situations like heart attacks.
During the program, Dr. Ashutosh elaborated on the historical significance of World Anaesthesia Day, while Dr. Neha mesmerized the audience with an emotional poetry recitation. A poetic skit performed by Dr. A.V. Mathur and Dr. Ashutosh presented the complexity of anaesthesiology in an engaging and simplified manner.
Dr. Hariom, Dr. Nidhi, and Dr. Seema enhanced public awareness by answering questions from visitors within the hospital premises. Dr. Bhavna Prabhakar, Dr. Nidhi Jain, Dr. Madhukar Maletha, and Dr. Shifa played a crucial role in the success of the event.
This occasion not only bridged the gap between doctors and the public but also simplified and popularized the intricate field of anaesthesia through engaging and accessible communication.