There 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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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 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 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…
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