By: Muhammad Zafarul Adib Zaidi | zafarul@upm.edu.my

SERDANG, 10 June – The University Veterinary Hospital (UVH), Faculty of Veterinary Medicine (FPV), Universiti Putra Malaysia, organised the “Bengkel Pemantapan CPR Asas Haiwan Kesayangan Siri 1/2026” on 5 June 2026 at the Companion Animal Clinic Lobby, UVH. The programme was conducted as a competency development initiative aimed at strengthening the knowledge and skills of staff in managing cardiopulmonary emergencies in companion animals based on the latest RECOVER 2024 Guidelines.

The workshop focused on the Basic Life Support (BLS) component, which is a critical element in the implementation of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). The training covered the early recognition of cardiac arrest, the delivery of high-quality chest compressions, and effective airway management to increase the likelihood of Return of Spontaneous Circulation (ROSC) during emergency situations.

The programme involved the participation of the entire hospital workforce representing various service schemes. The workshop was conducted through a combination of knowledge-sharing sessions and hands-on practical training to ensure that participants gained both theoretical understanding and comprehensive application skills in responding to real-life emergency situations.

The session was facilitated by Dr. Nurul Afiqah Lokman, a Veterinary Officer at UVH. According to her, “The prompt, accurate, and systematic implementation of CPR is a crucial factor in improving the survival chances of animals experiencing cardiac arrest. Mastery of these fundamental skills must be continuously strengthened through regular training and simulation exercises.” She also emphasised that adherence to the latest RECOVER Guidelines ensures that every emergency intervention is carried out more effectively and in accordance with established standards.

Through the organisation of this workshop, UVH continues to demonstrate its commitment to strengthening a culture of continuous learning and enhancing staff preparedness in the management of veterinary emergency cases. Programmes such as this are expected to improve participants’ confidence and competency in performing CPR systematically, thereby contributing to the enhancement of clinical service quality and companion animal welfare.

Theoretical briefing on companion animal CPR based on RECOVER Guidelines

CPR demonstration to enhance emergency response skills

Hands-on CPR practice using companion animal simulation models

Date of Input: 10/06/2026 | Updated: 10/06/2026 | zafarul