Shock First Aid Training

Myth: Cough CPR

If you were on the internet back in 1999 you may have received an email. One which introduced you to a new method of CPR. A method which will help you “survive a heart attack when alone”.

If you think this is too good to be true, it’s because it is, yet this myth continues to do the rounds on social media today.

The majority of people having a heart attack will not suffer a cardiac arrest, and by attempting ‘cough CPR’ you could make your condition worse. If you are conscious enough to cough… you’re not in cardiac arrest!

So don’t waste time coughing, call 999 and get the aspirin.

New dates for another baby/child first aid awareness course are coming soon! Plus would anyone be interested in first aid for their children to learn? if we have enough interest we may hold a first aid course aimed at children. They are never too young to learn life saving skills!!