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In inner London if it's serious and described correctly when the 999 call is made then they will get there within 15min. Very useful understanding the wording 999 operators need to hear about the injured people rather than lots of panic and faff.
I’d be interested to know what keywords are useful here if possible. Thanks
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They're doing triage of sorts so want to learn how bad things are.
Are they conscious? (AVPU)
Are they breathing? Are they bleeding (heavily)? (ABC)On first aid training I got advice on how to call stuff in from the wild succinctly, e.g. "I have an unconscious, unresponsive casualty, they're breathing and there's no sign of external bleeding."
Tbf I'm half way between 3yr renewal and that stuff is hard to recall so there may be more that others can add.
No recommendations for S.E. providers but I highly recommend 2 day outdoor courses via ITC providers, they typically put you in "real" scenarios outdoors and discuss improvising with what you have to hand, not just using resusci-Annie in a classroom.
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In inner London if it's serious and described correctly when the 999 call is made then they will get there within 15min. Very useful understanding the wording 999 operators need to hear about the injured people rather than lots of panic and faff.
At past first aid things I did they stressed that using an AED improves chances drastically if doing CPR, really worthwhile knowing where they are on your regular routes so gyms/train stations/supermarkets. On most major roads you can't be more than 200yards from a place with one, don't leave the person alone but if others are with you and know what to do grab the nearest AED.