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Wednesday, 27 October 2010

Video Miguel Garcia Injury Cardiac Arrest

This brings home the importance of CPR and rapid access to an AED! Video Miguel Garcia Injury Cardiac Arrest

The Payson Roundup / Bystanders can cut death rate from cardiac arrest with CPR

A useful summary reminding us of some compelling statistics as to why its important to begin CPR quickly and hopefully administer a shock from an AED instead of waiting on average 11 minutes for the paramedics to arrive and deliver a shock, by which time its probably too late!
The Payson Roundup / Bystanders can cut death rate from cardiac arrest with CPR

Thursday, 21 October 2010

Local news from Stafford and Staffordshire | Traffic wardens to carry lifesaving equipment

What a great initiative!! Traffic wardens, always there when you don't want them, might now be there when you really need them carrying an AED and saving your life. This should go nationwide!
Local news from Stafford and Staffordshire Traffic wardens to carry lifesaving equipment

Tuesday, 19 October 2010

YouTube - Bee Gees - Stayin' Alive ( 1977 )

Watch the video, remind yourself of the tune! The beat is the same rate that compressions for CPR should be administered. The titles somewhat appropriate too!

YouTube - Bee Gees - Stayin' Alive ( 1977 )

Friday, 1 October 2010

Airport passengers taught to save lives | News

Airport passengers taught to save lives News

A fantastic initiative to help save lives. Just 5 minutes training can make a real difference according to the London Ambulance Service and I agree. This should be taught nationwide!!