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[mohawks94]

Hi chaps,
Yesterday whilst doing my level two training course, one of my fellow participants collapsed with a heart attack, and we were informed this morning that he didn't make it despite everyone's best efforts. Obviously this came as a shock and has been quite difficult to come to terms with so far.
Although all the other 17 people in the room were first aid trained, according to St John Ambulance only 1/10 adults have taken any sort of formal first aid training. This has made me realise quite how essential training is, so I would encourage everyone to make sure that there are trained first aiders at your clubs, and if possible to train yourselves. It is only a 3 hour course, and you could save someone's life.
St John are also doing a partnership with a company which makes defibrilators which is definitely worth a look at, though I can't remember the full details of it.
If you use an Android or iPhone, there is a free St John app which guides you through first aid for a whole range of ailments, which I thoroughly recommend as well.
Cheers,
Alex

[ProCricketer1982]

Sad news for the lad.

Have to say though, I wouldn't trust someone 'first aid trained' with anything but a splinter or graze.

[mohawks94]

We had an RAF trained first aider, plus two PE teachers and another teacher doing the job.
Even if you didn't feel someone could step up and save a life, they could do enough to give them a chance of survival when medical professionals are able to be on the scene and take over.

[ProCricketer1982]

We had an RAF trained first aider, plus two PE teachers and another teacher doing the job.
Even if you didn't feel someone could step up and save a life, they could do enough to give them a chance of survival when medical professionals are able to be on the scene and take over.

Ex mil, i know the standard of raf training

Anyway, someone is better than nothing so always worth doing