Strengthening Emergency Preparedness: Code Blue Team Training at LVPEI-GMRV Campus

The L V Prasad Eye Institute (LVPEI)-GMR Varalakshmi Campus, Visakhapatnam, conducted a Continuous Professional Development (CPD) training program on October 11, 2026. The program aimed to strengthen the emergency response skills and team coordination of our Code Blue teams.

A total of 68 doctors, nurses, and operating room technicians participated in theoretical and hands-on sessions led by Dr Archana Bhargava, Dr Raja Narsing Rao, Dr Vijayanand, Dr Prashanthi, and Dr Mufeez, with support from the KAR Basic Life Support (BLS) team. The sessions covered cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), airway management, intravenous access, and emergency medication preparation and administration. Participants also received training in crash cart management, cardiac arrest rhythms, defibrillation, electrocardiogram (ECG) interpretation, ECG lead placement, event documentation, and emergency response scenarios.Pre- and post-training assessments helped evaluate learning outcomes and reinforce essential skills.

Through this initiative, LVPEI continues to promote professional development and strengthen preparedness for timely, coordinated responses to medical emergencies.