The HARSH Reality of Performing CPR (and WHY you should learn it!)
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- Опубликовано: 26 авг 2021
- My Brand New Book 'Hotel Tango 23: Responding To The Unknown' is available now: amzn.to/3zUwbqg Delivering CPR is truly a bizarre experience. Throughout my career, I have performed CPR on numerous occasions. It is one of the most important skills a person can learn, and you truly never know when you will be presented with a situation where it could be the difference between life and Death.
In this video, I talk about some of my experiences delivering CPR: what happened, how it felt delivering it and I also discuss how to perform CPR.
For more information on how to deliver CPR and to learn how to potentially save a life check out this link from the British Heart Foundation: www.bhf.org.uk/how-you-can-he...
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I watched this video last week and then yesterday I actually had to do CPR on a woman who had a cardiac arrest outside of my work. Never in my wildest dream did I ever think I would actually have to do CPR. Unfortunately she didn’t make it but I felt so proud of myself for trying and I preferred being hands on then just watching. Thank you for posting this video it definitely made an impact on me 🙏🏼
Wow, just wow! So proud of you for trying, you are a true hero and should be proud of yourself big time. Sending my love xxx
Stephanie I trying to get a first aid group set up at my local pub to make a difference
Most of the time CPR doesn’t work. But when it does work, the sooner it was started the better. The reason being every moment the heart isn’t beating the brain is being starved of oxygen and dying. In the few cases where CPR does work, the sooner it was started the more of the person that is saved which is why it’s always worth knowing how to perform CPR.
Stephanie I know how you feel but doing what you did increased her chances of survival be it very slim so well done and you can be very proud of yourself as alot of people just freeze in these situations.
Stephanie, sometimes people are just too sick. But, you literally have nothing to lose by doing CPR. That woman was dead when you started. But, you know that you tried, which is more than most people can say.
Used CPR on my dad but unfortunately he passed away in the hospital, i'm so glad i learnt it so there were no regrets about what i could do at the time.
Condolences.
Student Paramedic here (pending registration; just finished my degree). I honestly can’t commend you enough for this video; good lad 👍🏻
Rob Latcham, your a god! Thank you for being amazing too!
Indeed. Thanks for what you do!
I just want to thank you for all the hard work you do
serious question is there any way to prevent cpr being done to yourself
found the form, would be more complicated than applying for a firearm licence lol 👍🏻
CPR and Basic First Aid should be taught in school ss part of the national curriculum. It would do so much positive for future generations, really sad and a huge missed opportunity.
I can confirm they still do teach cpr in secondary school, I have learnt cpr and basic first aid, maybe 2 years ago, being in the last year of school currently
Funnily enough I just completed my training to teach first aid to the students in my secondary school. I live somewhere in the UK where the life expectancy is 6.4 years less than the average. I can't wait to get started, I hope they have positive impact in the future 👍
I done animal first aid as well I have saved 2 dogs lives using animal CPR it's a little different but does the same
It is, at least in my school. I'm 22, so I left a few years ago, but we did it every year since about Year 9.
The British heart foundation were running free courses in schools when I was younger, i want to say that Charities would gladly partake in teaching these courses where required if schools gave them the opportunity.
Some of the best advice I was given about CPR, is that you cannot make it worse. If you’re performing CPR, that person is essentially already dead, so it’s always better to do something than nothing.
Exactly what I was taught
Exactly, I've heard someone say once 'don't do cpr if you suspect spinal injuries' the only outcome of that is a dead person but you wouldn't of made their back any worse lol
My daughter was born 7 weeks early and after a tough start i did a first aid course hoping id never need to use it. When she was 2 she was punched in the chest by a big 10 year old boy (he was quite autistic, so didnt understand that she was only a baby really) her heart stopped, she was technically dead for 3 minutes but using my first aid training i brought her back and now a year on shes a happy, healthy little maddam. But without that knowledge of cpr my baby wouldnt be here today. So yeah its so important and i now help to organise free first aid training in my local area.
I was fortunate enough to learn CPR in school but was one of only a select group offered the training course. I never thought I'd use it, and then a year later one morning on my way to school I did. Unfortunately, the gentleman didn't make it, but it really brought home the importance of knowing what to do. Please, take a moment to learn how to do CPR. I hope you never have to use it, but the power of knowing how to save a life is huge. Better safe than sorry: you never think it'll be you until it is.
My husband died and was resuscitated with CPR and a defibrillator. He wouldn’t be here now without trained people saving his life and getting him straight to coronary care unit. I thank those people so much for what they did
Military here, and a military first responder. The first I done CPR I broke down afterwards, I cried really hard. It bothered me that I could still taste the guys breath in my mouth and that I’d failed to save him (he was a civilian, I was on duty at the time), but when I rang the hospital the next day for some details for my report I was told he was alive but critical. Long story short his sister found me through a local radio station, my commanding officer gave her my phone number. She rang me and updated me on his progress. I met him two weeks later, he survived. Unfortunately he’s my only survivor, the rest sadly never made it.. I love your channel
One is better than zero 😉
@@PibrochPonder cheers, I actually received a thank you card from him on the first anniversary, I have that put away for safe keeping
I just recently had to give my husband of 16 years cpr I cant explain how awful it was to have to give him breath while his lips were blue... I was just wondering how do you move past the fear and reality of the situation? He is fine now btw. Nothing but love thanks for your service..
Britt
We are always told in Air Cadets that you can do CPR to "Another one bites the dust" by Queen, but its not advisable to sing it out loud...
Stayin' alive by the Bee Gees.
Nellie the Elephant, or if you’re middle class… theme to The Archers
The WHOLE nation has fallen in love with you! I always watched you on Police interceptors and saw the kind, caring, genuine gent you are!
I pray that you remember how much we appreciate the dedication you gave to everyone you encountered!
I have given cpr once, to a heart attack victim. 2 things struck me. The first was when to start cpr, the moment to start was unclear. The emergency operator was excellent at keeping it calm and instructional. The second thing was the sheer weight of a person, moving him from his bed to the ground was a moment that stays with me. 30 minutes of cpr was the most exhausting thing physically and emotionally. The experience stays with you.
My disabled daughter had to climb out of her wheelchair to do CPR in a park the other week as not one other person around knew how to do it, it should be definitely taught in schools at least, with a refresher course later on.
Everyone should learn basic first aid
My sister was a nurse for years, the biggest lesson she told us was that when doing chest compressions you may-well brake a few ribs and you may feel that happen....that does not matter, you just phone 911 and push as hard as you can for as long as you can. My 18 year old daughter was in Felixstowe a couple of months ago and a young man tried to drown himself.....she just got as much sea water out of him as she could...and she got to work with chest compressions. He lived.
You don’t quite want to ‘push as hard as you can’, you want to go about the depth of the width of your phone (a couple inches) for the average adult. Also let the chest fully expand before your next compression.
Well done to you daughter. 🏆🏆
@@sarahelizabeth2359 yep you are quite right, my daughter is a little thing so her might is not as much as a fat lump like me!
@@beastyboyBlue she is a star, she's currently off her nut at the Reading festival, good for her x
God bless your daughter and sister
It’s a common myth that when doing CPR you break ribs. Of course it’s a possibility but mostly it is the cartilage separating away from the ribs. That’s the cracking you feel.
Just remember that when doing CPR you can’t make the situation worse as they are clinically dead already. You can only do your best to prolong life long enough to get them to hospital.
I've had CPR lessons multiple times and I thought I would be prepared if I ever had to do it. A few months ago I found my grandad struggling and going in out of consciousness then we thought he stopped breathing. I dragged him off the couch while my mum was on the phone to the ambulance and he woke up but the adrenaline rush from thinking I was about to do CPR on a family member was so insane. I burst out crying for an hour afterwards. You struggle to think straight or speak words.
Jesus man that must have been brutal. I've done basic first aid training including CPR and defib but I have no idea how I'd cope doing it for real. I like to think the seriousness of it would give me tunnel vision to just get the job done but I might well freeze up instead.
I remember doing CPR training during heartstart when I was in the RAF Air Cadets. Brilliant training, luckily I've never had to do it in real life. I remember the Sgt that was doing the training saying "if you haven't cracked at least one rib, your not doing it correctly". It sets into you how important and time sensitive it is. Brilliant video as always.
I'm in the same boat mate, really appreciate the things I learned in cadets
Army cadets me too😁
Only prob was in later classes role playing theres a dead guy an a histerical woman, an u gotta calm her down whil cpr other guy, me been 14 and annoyed I just said "hes dead" shouting in her face, iv never seen a person be so shocked...but then she went back to acting an went uncontrollable, my officer took me outside an told me off, I didn't think I'd done anything wrong 🤣
I was an NCO in Air Cadets, too, although it more taught me how to remain calm in a stressful situation so that I could do things like CPR.
cadets is one of the best things children can do sets them up for life more kids needs to join
@@Nayfun1 don't think people realise
Another more serious video, but one of extreme importance. You seriously never know when you may need to perform CPR. I have left a link below to a step by step guide on how to perform CPR. Educating yourself on this subject could truly save a life. Have a great Bank Holiday Weekend guys! Ben x
For more information on delivering CPR: www.bhf.org.uk/how-you-can-help/how-to-save-a-life/how-to-do-cpr
Excellent as usual Ben 👍👍
You're good with words Ben 😊
You not coming over to the Isle of Man for the Manx TT Ben?
Umpa lumpa
As a Paramedic, the public learning CPR can be the difference between life and death, before we can arrive.
There’s no greater feeling, than potentially saving a persons life.
Great series Ben, we need more people to open about PTSD, within the Emergency services.
P.S. great book, will you sign my copy?
I've done CPR once and the man didn't survive, but for me one of the most important things afterwards was to know that his wife, who was there at the time, could know that everything that could possibly be done were done so there needn't be as many "'what if"s.
The build up from 9:25 to 9:41. The way the mood changes when he said..... "then its down to you"
Ben, what I love about your videos is that you make every experience you describe very "human", you tell us the truth about things. It's not all shiny cars and blue flashing lights - sometimes it's holding someone's hand while they slip away. As always, thank you xx
I only ever used it once and it was on our springer who rolled over with a heart attack, i was doing it to the tune of staying alive by the bee gees but unfortunately it didn't work and the poor lad never recovered. On another subject i went to the hospital recently with the missus for some tests which involved a lot of waiting, i took your book to help pass the time. When she had finished I went to the reception with book in hand. The lady on reception noticed your picture and asked if it was interesting, I gave a quick run down on you about being a police interceptor and having to retire. She said she would look you up on you tube, this channel and the police interceptors
I plan to use "Row row your boat" for the timing of the chest compression and then CPR , repeat again.
Ex-Army I worked as a medic in both Iraq and Afghanistan, had to do CPR a number of times in both the Army and when off duty at an RTC, also taught soldiers how to do it along with basic trauma response. One of the hardest things both mentally and physically that I have ever done, especially when you are doing CPR with the guys best mates stood over you watching. Only thing harder is when to call it and say that they has passed away. I also remember every single time I have had to do CPR and don't think I will ever forget.
I've done cpr twice, both times they didn't make it. The noise of breaking ribs still haunt my dreams and the gentleman's head knocking on the ground whilst doing compressions and the wheezing sound when giving breath still makes we well up. I have a greater respect for paramedics dealing with this day in day out, i will give cpr again even though mentally i am not strong enough to deal with a negative outcome.
damn right, im proud to have my first aid trained certification. my father has had two heart attacks, and i remember being so scared id loose him. if i can ensure somebody else has that relief a loved one lived because of my effort to save a life then its worth it. one day may save somebody a lifetime.
getting them on the BZZZ, buzzer... tbf, that's an accurate description
Thank you for highlighting the issues around CPR and what it's like from an outsiders perspective
I think this sort of topic should be taught as a mandatory lesson in schools / colleges and all work places no matter what, Great video and thank you👍
Very good shout 👏🏼👌
100000%
I absolutely admire the amount of thought and care you have for people you’ve never met before, you’re an amazing human being, we need more people like you.
I’m really glad I’ve never needed to perform CPR. I did once have a young woman collapse and have an epileptic seizure in front of my car in Lichfield city centre though whilst I was waiting at the traffic lights, she was choking on her own vomit, saliva and blood, she’d bitten her tongue and was bleeding badly from her mouth. It was a terrifying experience but I had to just think on my feet, so I rolled her on her side and started pounding on her back until she coughed and started breathing again. She lived and made a full recovery, she was back conscious and talking by the time the ambulance crew set off with her, but I was utterly mentally drained and drove away from the scene in tears. Going through that kind of experience time and time again with varying degrees of success must be incredibly tough, but I’m glad there are people out there that do it.
I’m a first aider and Ben isn’t joking it totally knackers you out doing cpr
Even on the dummy it kills you
The defibrillator does tell you what to do but only if it’s to hand.
Learn cpr you’ll never know when you might need it.
This has inspired me to book a first aid course!
We had a 1st Aid training course, one woman on the course had problems getting Resuci-Ann working. She couldn't blow properly. After some training, she managed to get it and got her certificate. A couple of weeks later, they were in Devon on the beach and an old man collapsed in front of her and her husband. He ran off and called for an ambulance, whilst she did CPR, then he came back and took over. They switched between massage and breathing for 40 minutes, until the ambulance turned up.
This is so important to let people know that the chance of recovering is so bad. People should not feel bad when the person die
I click these videos so quickly
Doing CPR on my father in law is part of my backpack's contents. He didn't survive, but my efforts meant he could be an organ donor for several people, including a blind person that was able to use parts from his eyes to see again.
I’ve just done my first aid for the police! Definitely super good to know!!
So engrossing as always, thankyou. My Husband had a massive Stroke 10 weeks ago, if it wasn't for my knowledge to realise he wouldn't be here now, the worst was the ambulance transferring him from Queens Medical Nottingham back to Derby was involved in a accident, there was a fatality but my poor Husband is left traumatised now he's beginning to remember. CPR is so important, as is learning the recognition of someone having a Stroke. Thank you Ben.
When I was only 4 shifts into my tutorship, I performed CPR on a member of the public that had a cardiac arrest.
Chest compressions with ambo for 35 minutes.
Male survived.
One of the most draining things I have ever done, both physically and mentally.
CCPR training is a must, however it’s completely different in a really life situation compared to training.
My daughter was very ill when she was born and stayed in NICU for 4 months, when leaving to head home it was compulsory for parents to complete a CPR/first aid course particularly on baby's and infants but did cover adults too. We came home thinking aw we'll never have to use this.....since then my partner has had to use the skills learned on our daughter 4 times when she's gone into respiratory arrest! This should be taught in schools, so important! Well done for making a video on this 👏⭐
After meeting you in Eldwick the other week I feel I didn’t say enough to you! 🙈 I love watching these videos and agree, as someone suffering with PTSD, talking is the best therapy. This video has hit home tonight as it was too late to bring back someone close, but we tried! CPR is so important!
As I said when I saw you, all the best Ben! So much respect for you telling your story and allowing us all into your life living with mental health issues!!
We’re raising funds at my work for a bzzzz zapper 😂 love these videos Ben I laugh and cry every time. As I’ve said before stay safe and take care we need more people like you xx
Well, that's shaken me out of my complacency, especially the bit about the ribs (I've broken a few of my own and that really put my teeth on edge), as that's a hell of a thing to have to do and it makes you realise just how difficult it is. I dimly remember being shown how to do CPR as a teenager, and I am in my 50's now, so it's probably high time I took a refresher course really. Thank you for sharing and thank you for the link to the BHF.
From the bottom of my heart, thank you so much for this video. I am a nurse of too many years and I wish every kid in school was taught CPR so one day everybody would know how to save a life.
MORE INSIGHT many many thanks. Been on a First Aid courses a few times through work, hope I never have to ues it. Thank you Mr Pearson. "That's the point in the history of time when that person stopped" TRUE WORDS.
I do refreshers yearly. I really want to encourage more people to learn. I never want to feel regret or helpless. Knowledge is my control
Through my company, for who volunteers, they are starting to fit defibrillators to our company vehicles and give us first aid training. This is something I am very passionate about from families experience. I've put my name forward for that training and to have on fitted. I may never have to use (hopefully never will have to use it) it but its the fact if it is needed, one is available.
Love listening to your stories!
Keep up the good work.
Cheers again Ben, great video lad 👍
Another great video 😄
The schools should train kids first aid,it's so important . Thanks Ben ,you're great,keep up with the videos! I look forward to them! 🏆🏆
Brilliant Ben! Great to hear you were there so many times to help.
Another powerful vlog Ben...hope you are keeping well
much respect for you ben,thanks for sharing this about cpr.
Very true words. Worth the effort for sure. Being part of a crew that brings someone back is a great feeling.
Thanks pal for everything you did. You are a real life hero 👍🏼
I have been on the other side of this. A fabulous NP Named Theresa Cox literally saved my life with CPR. She broke two of my ribs, and gave me every day from that day to whenever my number is up. I think of her often. And I thank heaven sh was there
It was nice to meet you today...keep up the good work and I hope you enjoyed your ride! Take care stay safe! 👊
has to be my favourite channel, giving insight into the reality of the job, what the public don't see , keep it up Ben!
Again your humanity and compassion for people shows. You are truly such an inspiration and role model. You have a way of speaking from the heart that makes me hang on to every word, and digest it slowly for days after. I am now going to follow the link to refresh my memory of CPR. You're right, no one should be a lemon :) Thanks for another great and thought provoking video Ben x
Thank you for this video Ben. The way you describe the process and the thoughts around performing CPR on someone's loved one is a powerful reminder of just how important learning this skill is.
This vid is brilliant Ben. I was a nurse for 30 years, and I understand your feelings are so true. Well done.!
Hi Ben, thanks for your selfless service. I really like watching your videos and take my hat off to you and wish you the best. I cant imagine some of the sights you have seen and am amazed at your strength. I really like your rucksack analogy that you used in another video. Some of the sights you describe are such powerful reminders about how one error from myself or a stranger have long lasting consequences and I will try to take a breath before making any rash decisions in the future. I know west Yorkshire well and like hearing you talk about places you have carried out your service. Thanks again Ben and all power to you.
Hannah Fox is a true heroine! Absolutely brilliant work
Hey Ben appreciate the content as always, my aunt works for a company who look after those who live in the street etc she like you often has to perform CPR and even deal with the dead when the lads that take in overdoes or take their own life.
I have witnessed CPR and defib after a male collapsed in Bradford city centre, I rushed over to help whilst police and ambo arrive to assist. It was a daunting experience deffinatly something that is going to stick with me. Thank you for this video!
Bless you Ben. Again, this reminded me of the RTC on the A59 to Harrogate where my friend did CPR on a motorcyclist who sadly did pass away. I remember feeling so helpless because I'm not first aid trained and watching your video today has made me decide to do it.
Had terrible experience with the GMP. Glad there's vids like this to show the other side.
This is true cpr is a vital part of life and I would recommend everyone to buy ur book its amazing thank ufor giving the opportunity to read about ur personal stuggles x
I have done first aid training a few times ! i remember doing it with a dummy and they told us to do it to 'staying alive" the beat is the same or something like that. I need to do a refresher ! Anyone who's taken a CPR class has heard that The Bee Gees' “Stayin' Alive” is the perfect song for hitting the 100-120 beats per minute required for ideal chest compressions.
Another good video, Ben. I did my first aid with St John's through work. I've never had to use it and hope never to. But it's in my head if I have to. Keep up the good work Ben and best of luck to you.
As I say always ben amazing video! I watch all of your videos. I can’t get over the fact I met you when you were on patrol twice! Thank you for all your amazing work! (Btw you should start a discord server!)
Love your take and experience with CPR, having knowing someone who has done it a few times with zero success and 2 others who have done it with no success, and only last week completing my First Aid at Work again this is refreshing, the instructor for the first 2 days never focussed on breaths due to the covid situation, the instructor on the 3rd day was all for rescue breaths, you are doing it as they deserve the effort. Every case has to be dealt with at the time and personal choice for rescue breaths, face shield then breaths all day long. The history of them I have never thought of but that will stick with me now. Another great insight Ben cheers !! As someone said on my recent course if it is never needed at work then it can always help in public or in a family incident knowing first aid.
In my 26 years of living I’ve had to give CPR once. You couldn’t have described it any better than what you have.
i found an alcoholic dead i did cpr for 10 mins or so no mouth cos he had sick everywhere just chest. it tired me out seriously it takes a lot of effort. i saved him, but he died 3 days later in hospital. but i am so proud of myself - if u see someone dying DO IT, JUST DO IT.
Another fantastic video ben and really highlights such an important subject such as First Aid and CPR. As a child, i joined the St John Ambulance Badgers and Cadets and have learnt so much lifesaving First Aid skills which i've never forgotten and have used on a number of occasions. I left the organisation as an adult but am now a Scout Leader. I regularly do refresher training every 3 years. I teach my scouts the basics of first aid and CPR. It should be taught in schools and first aid training should be offered to everyone in a workplace etc.
Annie is the one I did it on about 10 weeks ago in Police Training.
Brought a smile to my face @Ben
I took a CPR class about a year and a half ago because my mom is getting older and my best friend had relapsed with her heroin addiction.
The day after Chirstmas I went to find her (people suffering from addiction often hide and isolate from loved ones out of guilt and shame and because they don't want to be stopped from using), and she overdosed right in front of me. I've been through some very dark stuff but nothing was ever so scary as seeing my best friend since the third grade turn white, then purple, then blue, then grey. No heartbeat. No breathing. Death rattle. Cartilage in the chest popping like a bowl of Rice Krispies as I pushed harder and harder. I'm so glad I had gone to get two doses of Narcan for the first time the day before this happened. She's alive.
well done ben , you are a legend mate
I suffer from severe anxiety, and it was never worse than when my partner was pregnant, up until my son was 3. I was so worried about what would happen if he stopped breathing, that when I was signed off work with stress and anxiety went and did a cpr course and learned as much as I could. Never had to use it thank god, but knowing what to do in my mind was half the battle. I was so surprised how hard / deep the compressions had to be, even on an infant. Fair play to anyone how has even tried to perform it for real, half a chance is better than no chance.
Ben you are such an inspiration! I’ve not read a book for years but I’m hooked to yours! I can relate so much to what you say and your message. Thank you
Great. Now read others !
Great account. I work in the NHS. You're spot on! 👊
Brilliant. He's a great bloke.
Ben you are a legend ❤️
I've only been in that situation once for someone who had jumped out of a flat. I stopped to help police who seemed overwhelmed. I was attacked by their partner who had to be restrained. Unfortunately they were pronounced dead at scene by paramedics. It was horrific and one for my back pack but I'd do it again if needed.
What a brilliant film. I’ve knocked around life ending injuries but have never heard it described like this.
You need to train cops/ambulance/responders. I know how much you’ve given of yourself to this country but please, please, reconsider being a trainer.
You have such a fantastic and wise personality (for a cop 😃 jk) that any organisation would make it comfortable and safe for your health to help.
I regret coming out of an old job every day. It was right to leave seeing as i was poorly and i still wish that history had been different in my case.
You’re a hero. As a random member of the public:” thank you”.
Being a First Aider at work I cannot agree enough how important knowing CPR is. Every parent should be taught it and children should be taught it in schools (if they're not doing so already).
Inspiring !
I was the first aider at work (a Hotel) and one of the punters collapsed at a 'do' .
So I tried to resusitate him .
I was working with someone else who was trained so we were doing 5 compressions to 1 breath.
I was doing the breathing and the patient vomited I did a "hook and clear" and, watching I wasn't blowing into his stomach, resumed breathing.
I still remember the taste of his vomit (you can be pretty damn sure I added mouth guards to the first aid supplies order PDQ ).
He was still alive when the medics got there (centre of town so not far to the hospital) but he died later.
No one had told me the success rate was about12% I really thought basically everyone who got CPR quick enough lived .
Wife thought at the time I should have had some sort of councelling but me being a gruff Scot thought "nah it'll be OK" .
Sometimes I still think of that guy 25 years later, wish I'd talked to someone.
First Aider in a Yorkshire city council - training included adult and paediatric CPR. Never performed CPR (touch wood) but always ready to do so and act. Whenever I go anywhere I clock and make a mental note of AEDs as I walk in case I need to give CPR and can direct people to retrieve one.
If patient has suspected COVID-19, then breathing (DRABC) and mouth-to-mouth are not checked or performed - instead a scarf / coat / cloth is placed over the mouth.
I'm a St. John ambulance Cadet Advanced first aider and I know CPR.
Got my certification 👍 Thankfully not had to use it yet
Staying Alive and Nelly the Elephant are my personal favourite songs to think of. Never had to use it though.
Absolutely right, I ve done CPR on an elderly lady and heard the ribs crack. We couldn’t save her. When you been trained you just get on with it
Nail on the head Ben, Dignity and Pride.
Did CPR training as a first aider with some of my colleagues a few years ago, I've never personally done it but some of them have and used the D-Fib as well, good training to have.
This has inspired me to get CPR trained 👍🏻
i have learnt CPR and its one of the things i hope i never have to use. it's just nice to have it under my belt in case someone needs me. what right do we have to decide whether they live or not? we dont, so learn CPR and hopefully save a life
Brother performed on my dad (heart attack) think he’d already gone a few hours before but instinct takes over he still tried, I remember him saying “I’ve broken his ribs” in tears, watched the paramedics go at it knew he was gone, very surreal, always remember the bits in the breathing tube that was the worst part, he’d just started a merc actross to go do a recovery fortunately he never set off and had it down the road.
Thank for another great video Ben. Just got a couple of questions, to help enlighten myself whiles am on duty. When was your first ever CPR case? How did you dealt with it?