In the group today a link to a new CPR awareness video was posted. It’s from Australia and has a humorous nature but get’s the point across really well – in a similar way to the BHF’s Vinnie video a few years back.
I’ve heard a number of those who have administered CPR that they managed to remember it by recalling the Vinnie video so these kinds of infomercial do work and actually save lives.
I wondered what other CPR awareness videos were out there and so did some searching on the internet and the following is what I came up with.
It’s interesting how some of the different nations have tackled the problem but there are some common themes – humour and the Bee Gees “Staying Alive” song.
If you’ve been involved in using or receiving CPR you may want to make sure that you are ok with watching any of the videos as they can cause emotions to stir especially if you’re in a vulnerable place.
If you know of any videos that would fit in with the list please let us know at info@suddencardiacarrestuk.org
If you want more information about learning CPR please go to this section on the British Heart Foundation website.
United Kingdom
The most well known of CPR adverts in the UK has got to be the Vinnie Jones Hands-Only video from 2012. Done with humour and in a way that people will remember it in a good way – it works as at least a couple of our group members will testify!
A spin-off of the Vinnie Jones Hands-Only is one that was done for a younger audience. Again, very well done with a humorous theme.
And a further spin-off is a Lego version…
And one for CPR on babies is this St Johns Ambulance video which again uses humour and is worthwhile just for the fact it focuses on an age group where many might be even more scared to attempt CPR on.
And a really excellent one from the Norfolk Accident Rescue Service
Australia
The cast of a hit TV series “Rake” have come together to create a CPR video after they were contacted by a fan of the show who is a heart specialist.
France
Trust the French to do the most stylish advert, it’s in their native language but you don’t need to speak it to get what’s happening.
Denmark
Possibly the most moving and poignant is the Danish video which shows two versions of what could happen when someone has an SCA. When the bystanders know CPR and when they don’t. Hit’s the point home very well.
USA
Canada
An advertising firms rather interesting take on raising CPR awareness! Apparently this has been used by the British Army and Spanish Police!!
Singapore
And definitely NOT an infomercial, but worth a watch if you like the awkward humour of “The Office” TV show. It’s a funny scene from the US version of the show where they are being taught first aid including CPR and it takes a rather strange turn.
After our first meet-up in February 2015, I realised I was not alone. It was the first time since my cardiac arrest the previous year that I had spoken face-to-face with someone who had experienced what I had. This was also true for my wife, who also happened to be my lifesaver. From that meet-up, the idea of SCA UK was born. Since then, we have achieved a considerable amount, primarily providing information, resources and support to others in a similar situation but also raising the profile of survivorship and the need for better post-discharge care. We are starting to get traction in this, and with the formation of the charity, I genuinely believe we have a bright future ahead and will make a significant difference in the lives of many who join our ranks.