Dr. S. S. C. Chakra Rao has made pioneering contributions to the field of resuscitation science and anaesthesiology. His research focuses on developing practical, evidence-based CPR guidelines suitable for India and other low-resource settings. Through the Indian Resuscitation Council Federation (IRCF), he has helped standardize lifesaving protocols that empower both medical professionals and ordinary citizens to act in emergencies.
His work has been widely recognized for advancing the concept of Compression-Only Life Support (COLS), Basic Cardiopulmonary Life Support (BCLS), and Comprehensive Cardiopulmonary Life Support (CCLS) — each tailored to different responder levels. These guidelines, published in leading medical journals, have shaped CPR education across India and influenced global discussions on resuscitation standards.
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Development of Indian Resuscitation Guidelines
Compression-Only Life Support (COLS) Model for Lay Rescuers
Basic and Comprehensive Cardiopulmonary Life Support (BCLS & CCLS)
Resuscitation Training Frameworks for Medical Institutions
CPR During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Global Collaboration with ILCOR and WFSA
Total Citations: 262
Citations since 2020: 212
h-index: 8
i10-index: 8
Up to 206 million people reached and over 5.4 million trained in CPR worldwide — Journal of the American Heart Association, 2020
Compression-Only Life Support (COLS) for CPR by Laypersons — Indian Journal of Anaesthesia, 2017
Comprehensive Cardiopulmonary Life Support (CCLS) for Trained Paramedics and Medics — Indian Journal of Anaesthesia, 2017
World Restart a Heart Initiative 2018 – Over 675,000 Lay People Trained in CPR — Resuscitation, 2019
Indian Resuscitation Council Suggested Guidelines for COVID-19 Patients — Indian Journal of Anaesthesia, 2020
Dr. Rao works closely with international bodies such as the World Federation of Societies of Anaesthesiologists (WFSA) and the International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR) to align Indian CPR guidelines with global standards while ensuring local relevance and accessibility.
