This was a question that we recently received from a School that had sent a Staff Member on to one of our courses: “We have a parent who has brought in a LifeVac® device to use on their child if they are choking. None of us have heard of them before and *** says it…
Read MoreAccording to the latest Report (9 January 2024) by the British Heart foundation, only 8% of people having an out of Hospital Cardiac Arrest in 2022 survived for 30 days or more. Men account for two thirds of Cardiac Arrests 80% of Cardiac Arrests happen at the person’s home – if you have to carry…
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The PAcT kit is designed to support members of the public with first aid for terrorism-related injuries when emergency services aren’t nearby.
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What is Martyn’s Law? Figen Murray is the force behind Martyn’s Law, an act of legislation that is currently going through parliament. On 22nd May 2017 there was a Terrorist Bombing at Manchester Arena (Ariane Grande Concert). Martyn Hett was one of the many victims and there were shortcomings in the Emergency Response. Martyn’s Mother,…
Read MoreWhat to do if you need urgent police help through the 999 service, but can’t speak: If you’re in an emergency situation and need police help, but can’t speak, Make Yourself Heard and let the 999 operator know your call is genuine. If making a sound would put you or someone else in danger and…
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in the UK coronary heart disease kills twice as many women as breast cancer in the UK.
In addition, women that have Cardiac Arrests (where the heart stops pumping blood) are less likely to have CPR performed on them and are less likely to survive to discharge in hospitals.
Read MoreFirst published 2016 when I was a Community Responder. I no longer am. There are four types of heart rhythm that we (as Community Responders and First Aiders) are taught about. The squiggles that you see on a chart show the varying levels of electrical activity over time and by analysing these, medical staff are…
Read MoreFirst published 2016 One in a series of stories about patients that stand out for one reason or another. No names, no pack drill, no dates. Since 2018 I’m no longer a Community Responder. As a Community Responder, I get called out to many things (mostly chest pains where the patient clearly has forgotten where…
Read MoreFirst published 2013. Updated 2023 A couple of reports earlier this year have found that a) we are normally never more than six foot away from our mobiles and also that we suffer withdrawal symptoms if we are parted from it for too long. Whilst this smacks of a Society that is increasingly dependent upon,…
Read MoreIn true QI fashion, it’s time to clear up a few beliefs about First Aid. Some are true, others not so. First published 2013 Disclaimer: These are all as I understand them and if anyone has any up to date information, do let me know. Do not treat this as secular Gospel, it’s just as…
Read MoreIf you want to Book us for a Private course you will need to provide the venue. This can be at your Site or you can Book & pay for a local village hall / Business Centre Meeting room. We will turn up to the venue and deliver the course there. What do we want…
Read MoreThere is plenty of anecdotal advice doing the rounds of Social Media. Here we clear and clarify a few of those. This Blog is a Work in Progress. “Cough CPR” If I think I’m having a Heart Attack or I think my heart has stopped I should cough vigorously. Firstly, if your heart stops, you…
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This week 4 Minutes delivered a combined Forest School First And Paediatric First Aid course to a number of students across a number of organisations.
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If you are at a restaurant, having a very convivial time with a bunch of friends then start choking on a food item do you: Stand up (on your chair if necessary) and gesticulate wildly to draw attention to your plight Nudge your neighbour and explain your situation whilst emphasising with gestures the lack of…
Read MorePrivate group Course Booking – points to consider when booking 4 minutes This page was last updated 8th June 2020. From 15th June 2020 4 Minutes is returning to delivering courses to non-essential workers. In other words, if you are looking for a Private Group Booking please do get in touch wherever in the UK…
Read MoreDelivering First Aid courses during the Coronavirus pandemic
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Online Paediatric and Workplace courses – warning We have noticed a few websites offering online-only versions of these courses. They DO NOT meet the requirements for Paediatric or Workplace First Aid staff as laid down by the HSE and are a false economy. First Aiders trained this way cannot be classed as Workplace or Paediatric…
Read MoreWhat to do if I need to carry our First Aid during the Coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic
Read MoreYou need to be a Twitter user to enter the Competition Festival of Workplace Wellness Show The aim of this event is to help create and develop healthier, happier and more productive workplaces, thereby reducing staff sick days & absenteeism – which will in turn help to improve the individual’s performance and the overall profitability…
Read MoreEveryone’s workplace is different. Some people trudge off to a cubicle each day, others spend their life in a vehicle of some sort. I’m typing this Blog in a Leisure Centre as I wait for one of my children to finish a swimming lesson. Whatever you do, wherever you work there is the opportunity for…
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Read MoreHollie Harrington is a photographer and filmmaker. She has produced a 6 minute documentary showing how to save a life. The actual teaching is 4 Minutes long, then is followed by some real-life vox pops. CPR is all about buying time until the Emergency Services arrive. Using a Defibrillator is all about shocking a heart…
Read MoreEx-Dragons’ Den’s entrepreneur, Theo Paphitis has recognised 4 Minutes Training as a Small Business worthy of Championing. He set up Small Business Sunday to allow small Businesses to shout out about their businesses. Each Sunday he reads the messages and picks his favourite six Businesses. On Monday 17th September 2018, 4 Minutes Training was one…
Read MoreThere are four types of heart rhythm that we (as Community Responders and First Aiders) are taught about. The squiggles that you see on a chart show the varying levels of electrical activity over time and by analysing these, medical staff are able to diagnose, not only specific problems but also the likely location of…
Read MoreChanges to instructions on the administration of EpiPen® and EpiPen® Junior adrenaline autoinjector Mylan UK has recently received an approval for a variation to the administration of EpiPen® and EpiPen® Junior adrenaline autoinjector. This update is in line with changes in the USA, Australia and some European countries. The changes have been implemented based on…
Read MoreWelcome to 4 Minutes First Aid Training. 2017 was a big year for 4 Minutes, so this Post is an introduction to us, an update for those that know us already and a few hints as to where we might be heading in 2018 and beyond. 4 Minutes is a National First Aid Training Company,…
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