Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) keeps blood circulating during cardiac arrest until a defibrillator or paramedics arrive. Bystander CPR dramatically improves survival.
“So…..basically…what you’re saying is ….go away and come back in a year’s time if you’re still alive?” “Well…yes” “Is that because the paperwork would be horrendous if I pegged it on a call?” “Well…yes” And so went my first attempt, six months after my cardiac-arrest to become a Community First Responder (CFR). CFRs are volunteers … Read more
Post by Mike Munson Part 1 of Mike’s story… I had always run and in my early years at senior school started training fairly seriously for middle distance races on the track (ie 800 & 1500m) both for my school and club and over the years competed at County & National level. When I was … Read more
As a survivor you know Post by Malcolm Robinson On the morning of 15th April 2017 my wife, Ann, and I set off by bus from near our home, heading for Birmingham city centre. I was going because of two reasons. There was a vegan food festival taking place and I also wanted to explore a … Read more