First Aid training

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Over the last 3 flights I've taken 2 have had medical emergencies. Yesterday this poor lady became incredibly unwell, there was a paramedic on board who was an absolute star - it got me thinking though, how many people would know what to do in an emergency. I was a first aider years ago and have signed up to re-train. I'm not suggesting i'd be of any use in a critical situation but this has really made me think! Out of interest are a lot of people trained to basic level?
AIBU - not trained, not fussed
AINBU - yes trained to a basic standard

I'm first aid trained through work.

Before that, I always wanted to do it but it was far too expensive for me to pay for any of the local courses (many years ago).

It's different now as there are many free online tutorials.

First aid trained since I was in the Scouts. Everybody should have training. You never know when it will be needed. I have one colleague that wouldn't be here without my actions, two strangers who would otherwise be dead, and a lot of people treated with less serious injuries. All of that is just from being at work, or coming across car accidents or other incidents. There is also one woman who died despite aid, so it's not always good news.

I have long believed First Aid should be taught at school. Even the basics can be so useful and remembered life long. It's not that long ago I read a report where some kids thought the UK emergency phone number was 911.

First aid trained, defib, cpr etc

It should go through anyway. Most countries have (unofficially) added it to the list of emergency numbers as half the world has heard of it.

Yes, 911 will still get you through although ringing 999 is something very basic that all parents should teach their children.

First aid trained as a guide leader (one day course every 3 years) we also did 2 evenings first aid with the guides (10-13) recently.

Even very basic stuff is useful like don't stand there watching blood spurt out, put pressure on
Put burns under cool water even if it's a child and they're screaming blue murder

Also don't forget 112.

I'm first aid trained, compulsory part if being a foster carer but we also run a youth group which expects at least one first aider at each session.

Thanks for this.

I know that landlines will connect to the emergency services after dialling the just 99. Not sure on mobiles

Flight attendants are all trained in first aid.

That's what I was thinking.

However, yes, I am. I've renewed my FA training once every 3 years for the last 40 years.

It used to be. I did First Aid training in PSE lessons in the mid 90s.

I used to be a volunteer for St John Ambulance, so was trained in First Aid. We would meet weekly and practice skills and do scenarios.

I later went to uni on a HCP course, and the only First Aid we did was CPR.... which was a fraction of what I learned with SJA. We did have some e-learning bits about the recovery position, but TBH I think that is an awful way to teach something that is so physical.

All of this is a bit useless for me now though I am am rubbish when the shit hits the fan and would freeze if someone became poorly in front of me (I was a shit SJA volunteer).

That's the other thing- how you react in an emergency situation. You don't know the answer to this until you've been in one!

I was a first aid trainer many years ago and now keep it up to date through work.

always worth remembering that the 999 operators will talk you through what to do in a situation and it’s always better to do something rather than nothing.

Not up to date so I need to take a refresher.

Along with learning sign language it's one of the things I think should be compulsory at school

I've been first aid trained since the 90s, first through Brownies, the cadets then work and volunteering as first aider for DDs sports clubs.

There is no excuse for people not to be first aid trained or at least have a good awareness nowadays, free courses online, apps, courses through work or in the community, baby and toddler first aid when you have children

I used to volunteer at a Bushcraft group and we taught first aid to 6 year olds. All were able to do a mock call to 999, DRABC, used the resusci Annie, training defib, bandaging, dealing with scolds etc.

Most schools teach some form of first aid and BSL now, if not within the curriculum then through lunch clubs and after-school groups.

I'm the calmest person ever in an emergency. Leg hanging off, car crash, need CPR, you want me there
On the other hand - bat in the house, a dead mouse, a water leak... ring someone else I'll be the one panicking!

I'm trained in medical emergencies through work. So I'm trained in CPR/Defib and things like hypos/seizures/heart attacks etc. I imagine though very few people are unless they have a job which requires it.
Also if you're just in the street with no access to things like oxygen/glucose/adrenaline/inhalers all you can do really is call for help and try and comfort the person. (Unless they stop breathing then you go down the CPR route).
All cabin crew on planes are trained in medical emergencies and have access to the above type things. Obviously it's great to have someone like a paramedic to help but they should be able to deal with it themselves in that situation.

I would say though that despite being trained in medical emergencies I don't have any minor "first aid" training. So would be fairly useless in things like cuts and burns and bandaging things etc.

I've had some basic first aid training at work, and did a baby first aid class when pregnant with DD1.

Thankfully I've never had to use any of it, but that does mean I'm not completely sure how much I really remember or how much use I'd really be!