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Blogs on issues surrounding resuscitation and events that Resus Andy encounters or takes part in.

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FREE BASIC LIFE SUPPORT CLASSES FOR SCHOOL CHILDREN

20/11/2015

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I am appalled that our politicians have blocked a bill to give first aid training to children in schools (see link http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/tory-mps-block-bill-to-give-first-aid-training-to-children-by-talking-until-time-runs-out-a6742251.html)

Worst of all this bill was blocked due to a filibuster lasting 50 minutes according to the independent that is described as sounding like someone reading a telephone book aloud.  This is just appalling behaviour and yet more evidence as to how out of touch and short minded our politicians are.

Yes the skill this politician may have been taught may have been forgotten, but to leave it to chance that a passer by may or may not have ANY experience in how to help their fellow man is just nonsense.

Now you may call this a knee jerk reaction but I think it is essential that our school children are given the chance to learn this skill so that on the off chance in the future someone collapses, or has a heart attack in front of them they are empowered to at least try and help rather than stand by feeling helpless.

SO!  TO ALL SCHOOLS IN THE MARKET HARBOROUGH AREA - Resus Andy will happily do a free basic life support session for your students to show what an essential life skill it is!

Please contact me at [email protected]

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Back to School offer 10% off *classes

7/9/2015

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As the children head back to school I their droves why not join them in learning a new life skill?

Book a Resus Andy first aid course in September and receive 10% off your booking

Contact Resus Andy to have a tailor made first aid class for you and your family, friends and co-workers!

*offer not extended to the First Responders Class

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A Walk to Remember

25/7/2015

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Lucy Smith and her son Will have embarked on an epic journey across the country to raise money and awareness for Alzheimers.

Will started off in Edinburgh with help from his brother Jake. He was then joined by his mum Lucy in Sheffield.  Their family and friends have been with them either in spirit or person - Lucy's husband saved the day acting as if he were a Tour De France support vehicle to come and lighten the loads the two were (are in the case of Will) carrying!  

They have both braved hills, intense sunshine, (judging by the rosiness of the two their faces on the photos! Remember kids, slip, slap, slop!) rain, wind and blisters to walk across the country to raise money for the charity Alzheimers Society.

Lucy finished her portion of the journey yesterday (well done!) and Will is going to continue on to Swinford!?! 

So if you can why not spare a couple spare £'s, you can donate here https://www.justgiving.com/William-Kneeshaw1 

Cracking effort both of you!  Well done!

Thank you so much @resusandy for making sure we had drinks and a wonderful snack on our way through Market Harborough to help us going on #WillsWalk2015 raising money for #AlzheimersSociety by walking Edinburgh to Winchester #Fantastic #Support ❤️

A photo posted by Lucy Smith (@c1ndersx) on Jul 21, 2015 at 5:29am PDT

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The Resus Andy Summer Treasure Hunt

13/6/2015

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The Resus Andy treasure hunt is on!

People of #MarketHarborough, my new flyers are out and about around town. If you spot one, take a pic of it using Facebook/Twitter/Instagram to share it.

Tag @resusandy and you And your friends qualify for a 10% discount on my (already extremely) competitive prices!

Best of luck. Happy hunting!


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#InstaResus fun and games!

11/6/2015

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Resus Andy has finally joined Instagram and will be sharing his unique perspective on the world with a specific slant towards all things first aid.

Coming soon... 15 second long videos with tips and tricks from Resus Andy himself coming to you free of charge!

Why not follow and share the ❤️

@ResusAndy https://instagram.com/resusandy/

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W h t is wr ng with this sent nce? #missingtype

10/6/2015

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Giving blood is one of the simplest ways you can make a profound difference and genuinely save a life.

Blood donations are at a real low. A generation gap is opening up according to the BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-13748004) there is a reported drop of 20% in the amount of young people (17-34) donating. Only 4% of eligible donors actually donate.

All it takes is a couple of hours of your day. Give blood today. You never know when you, a relative or friend may need it.

It's national blood week this week (10th - 16th June). To mark this occasion Give Blood have created a fantastic advertising campaign which some of you may have seen. Check out the links below and please do think about donating! It's a sure fire way to become a life saver. Fact!

http://www.blood.co.uk/news-media/campaigns/national-blood-week/

http://i100.independent.co.uk/article/why-letters-on-signs-and-buildings-across-the-uk-keep-going-missing--WJn9zjIyZe

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Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

24/12/2014

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To all my followers, customers past and present I'd like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and happy New Year!

Resus Andy 😀

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Resuscitation; The Final Frontier!

3/11/2014

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It is fairly obvious to those who know me that I am quite the geek. But not nearly as much as the authors of this rather amazing article relating to a retrospective study of resuscitation techniques from the 24th Century! 

Favourite line "Patients were excluded from the study if the victims were annihilated by energy weapons"!?!? 

Check out the abstract here at the Resuscitation Journal now!

http://www.resuscitationjournal.com/article/S0300-9572%2814%2900791-6/abstract

As amusing as the paper is; it highlights what we already know "Quick access to medical help and new prognostic tools were established to treat Cardiac Arrest." 

So you don't need to wait till the 24th Century you can learn how to save a life now in the 21st Century!
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Life from Above!

29/10/2014

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This is just amazing! We often hear about the negative aspect of the use of Drones in the war against terror, or people with guns shooting the poor amazon delivery drones out of the sky; but this Dutch engineering student has quickly elevated himself to the top of the Resus Andy cool list!

Check out the links and video attached!

http://www.digitaltrends.com/cool-tech/check-out-the-ambulance-drone-that-could-one-day-save-your-life/

http://alecmomont.com/projects/uz-gent/

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One of my biggest fears realised...

24/4/2014

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Fears or phobias are often quite irrational in nature. The fear of drowning, for me is right up there with my biggest fears. I guess it became worse when I had to read about the pathology of drowning for a course I had to complete and now teach on.  However, I recently got to revisit my fear from the comfort of my sofa via the internet! 

An amazing interactive video made for a French outdoor clothing company (Guy Cotten) highlights what it is like to become stranded in open water and what happens to you over a shockingly short time.  It is filmed from a first persons point of view and is incredibly vivid.  If you stay afloat long enough (!) there is a scene that is most definitely not for the faint hearted, you have been warned!  

You will never go on a boat again without a lifejacket after taking part in this interactive video. Link below. I have also added a link to a video preview for those who are too afraid to actually try the actual video :-)

Lifejackets can make all the difference; once you have the person out of the water, it goes back to the good old basic life support and ABC principle that is so easy and so essential to learn.  Care for the submersed/drowned individual is discussed in the 'Bumps and Bruises Course' on offer from Resus Andy - Life Support Tuition contact us for details

Video preview http://youtu.be/GT-GPmX60GA

Link to interactive video "Sorti en Mer" (A trip to sea) http://sortieenmer.com

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