CPR first aid just in case you don't know how to perform it.
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I have just been on a first aid course for some volunteer work that I do and we were told not to do the breaths any more. The thinking behind this is that a) not everyone can do it properly and b) the chest compressions will be compressing the lungs so air will be taken in to an extent and the priority is to get the blood circulating and so distributing oxygen around the body. We were told to sing Staying Alive although I would think it more appropriate to sing it in your mind. Oh and just for information our emergency numbers are 999 and 112. There are others but those two will get any emergency services, the primary one being 999. I know saying that first bit sounds pedantic but you would be surprised at the number of people that actually think the emergency number in UK is 911. Oh yeah also not everyone has an anti vomit/lip touching/blood mask in their back pocket so doing mouth to mouth can be very unpleasant for the rescuer. I know that shouldn't be an issue but it is.
If you are in need of first aid, whould you want some numpty who does not have a clue, but does have a mobile and the youtube app and lots of enthusiasm working on you?
If you are untrained, or even tained, you will need to be very careful regarding what you try to do and who you try to do it on.
If you are untrained, or even tained, you will need to be very careful regarding what you try to do and who you try to do it on.
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Just did a first aid course a couple of weeks ago. We were told 2 breaths, 30 compressions. It will be extremely rare for someone to come back to life doing this though - something like 0.2% success rate so all you are doing is keeping the vital organs oxygenated until proper help arrives. Using a defibrillator, the success rate shoots up to 50%.
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This is actually very relevant especially in the present climate.
If you go on a recognised course with St Johns Ambulance, it is valid for three years AND WHILE IT IS VALID YOU ARE COVERED BY THEIR INSURANCE as long as you perform as you were taught.
Plenty of choice here in case you change your mind....
http://www.defibshop.co.uk/defibrillators?p=1
Maybe Makita should do one......powered with one of their 18v lithiums.
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Why?
Because you could find yourself on an assault charge or subject of a PI claim. Especially if you are a bloke and the injured person a woman. Always have a witness even if you are a trained aider.
Apparently a lot of people are scared to do CPR in case they hurt them!
It’s quite common to break ribs when you are doing chest compressions.
I'd be very interested to see the court report of a case where a person tried to sue the rescuer who saved their life. Perhaps it's just an Old Wives' (or Old Plumbers') Tale.
It's normal to break a few ribs.
Hanging around waiting for a witness is a foolish idea.
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