Fabrice Muamba

[Joe_90]

From my memory of CCS (gdt) it wasn't that good but better than nothing. Does the current training include the use of defibrillators and oxygen therapy?

No, it is as out of date s it always was but is better than nothing as you say. Those of us that have a proper first aid certificate are still asked to make ourselves known so they can ensure they inform us that what they are teaching isn't as up to date as our qualifications. As for oxygen therapy and defibrillators, I wouldn't class them as something your average first aider would have in their bag so it isn't taught. I do know that the defibrillators you find in some public places are very easy to use and I would be confident if I was handed one in an emergency though.

 

[firestorm]

Cheers for the answer. Much appreciated. Public space defibs are easy to use but time is of the essence as the brain starts to die in only 3 mins. It's really important to commence cpr, get the defib on and get medical help very quickly.

 

[GD on Wheels]

It's a requirement where I work that all first aiders,of which I am one, to be defibrillator trained and is the most important piece of equipment you can now have in the work place.Luckily I have not had to use one in anger.

 

[Dave-exfairy]

No, it is as out of date s it always was but is better than nothing as you say. Those of us that have a proper first aid certificate are still asked to make ourselves known so they can ensure they inform us that what they are teaching isn't as up to date as our qualifications. As for oxygen therapy and defibrillators, I wouldn't class them as something your average first aider would have in their bag so it isn't taught. I do know that the defibrillators you find in some public places are very easy to use and I would be confident if I was handed one in an emergency though.

Most, if not all, defibs will talk you through the whole thing.

 

[firestorm]

Most, if not all, defibs will talk you through the whole thing.

True, but if you know what you're doing you can bypass the instructions and save some precious time.