by Mel Avis | 4 Aug, 2022 | News
Agonal breathing is the medical term for a certain type of gasping for air, usually during a cardiac arrest. It should not be mistaken for ‘normal breathing’ and can sound like: Gasping Snorting Moaning Sporadic breathing Agonal respiration most often...
by Mel Avis | 4 Aug, 2022 | News
If someone is unconscious, but they’re breathing normally call 999 and put them in the recovery position. Knowing how to put a casualty into the recovery position whilst someone else fetches help – could save their life. Click this link to find out how you...
by Mel Avis | 4 Aug, 2022 | News
Most people wouldn’t hesitate to give rescue breaths to a family member but may not want to do so with a stranger. Each situation is different and since Covid 19, it is understandable that people feel more reluctant. If you are able to give rescue breaths, then...
by Mel Avis | 4 Aug, 2022 | News
What is CPR? CPR is a lifesaving medical procedure which is given to someone who is in cardiac arrest. CPR stands for CardioPulmonary Pesuscitation. It is an emergency procedure than involves giving chest compressions to a person in cardiac arrest to keep them alive...
by Abacus Training | 11 Jul, 2014 | CPR/Defibrillation, First Aid Training, News
Residents from the Fulford and district area attended a free, two hour Heart Start & Defibrillator awareness courses on Sunday 29th June 2014. They learnt vital lifesaving skills, which could help keep a person alive until medical help arrives. The course was...
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