Yorkshire Ambulance Service will equip more than 40,000 students across the region with a life-saving superpower in just seven hours on Restart a Heart Day.
00:00Hey everyone, my name is Sam and I want you to listen up because today we're going to teach you
00:11something that could save a person's life. We're about to unlock a real life superpower,
00:16the ability to restart a heart. Check out this statistic, over 80% of out-of-hospital cardiac
00:23arrests happen at home. That means it could be your family, your friends and the people you see
00:28every day who might need your help. But here's the thing, nearly half of us in the UK wouldn't know
00:35what to do in that critical moment. Imagine being there and feeling completely helpless. We don't
00:41want that. We want you to feel confident, ready and empowered to step up. Now, before we dive into
00:47the practical stuff, I want you to hear from someone who's experienced this firsthand. This
00:52is why what we're about to learn really matters.
00:58Hi, my name is Alex. I had a cardiac arrest whilst doing PE at school when my heart stopped
01:05beating. I was 15 years old. I was a fit and healthy kid, always playing sport and had no
01:12prior warning. I was in my PE lesson in the school gym when I began to feel dizzy and I dropped
01:19to my knees. The next thing I remember, I woke up in the hospital. Luckily for me, my teachers
01:26in the school nurse were quick to respond. One started chest compressions and rescue breaths.
01:32Another went to get the defibrillator. They used that to shock me and luckily my body responded.
01:40I encourage anyone to take the time to learn how to form CPR. You could help save someone
01:45like me.
01:46So, you can see just how important this is. Now, I've got Tristan here with me and he's
01:53a real life paramedic. He's going to teach me and all of you exactly what to do. So,
01:58Tristan, first things first, what exactly is a cardiac arrest?
02:02Let me explain. A cardiac arrest is when a person's heart suddenly stops beating and their breathing
02:08becomes abnormal or stops completely. Without quick action, that person will die. The key to
02:13survival is early CPR and getting hold of a defibrillator as quickly as possible.
02:18Okay, so let's start with CPR. This means cardiopulmonary resuscitation. CPR more than doubles a person's
02:27chance of surviving a cardiac arrest. It uses chest compressions and rescue breaths to keep
02:32blood circulating around the body. Now, if you are not trained or prefer not to give rescue
02:38breaths, that's okay. Hands-only CPR is still an effective alternative. CPR won't restart the
02:45heart on its own, but it buys time for the emergency services to arrive. To actually restart
02:51a heart, we need an automated external defibrillator, also known as an AED. This machine delivers a
02:58controlled electrical shock to the heart, basically resetting its electrical system to get a normal
03:04rhythm going again. Now, timing is absolutely crucial here. Every minute that passes without
03:10action reduces the chance of survival. Right now, the survival rate is far too low. Less
03:17than 1 in 10 people survive a cardiac arrest outside of a hospital. And that's why the Restart
03:23Heart Campaign exists, to give you the skills and confidence to step up when it matters most.
03:30I'm now going to show you exactly what to do if you come across a person in cardiac arrest.
03:34We will work through the steps like levels in the game, with clear missions to help you master
03:39this life-saving skill. You ready, Sam?
03:42Go on then, let's give it a go.
03:43Your mission starts with level 1, check for danger. Before you rush in to help, take a moment
03:49to look around and check for hazards such as traffic, slippery surfaces, deep water or live
03:54electrical wires. Remember, if you get injured, you can't help anyone. If it's not safe, do
04:00not go near. Call 999 straight away for an ambulance, police, fire service or coast guard if needed.
04:07When you know it is safe, approach and kneel next to the person.
04:11Now for level 2, check for a response. Is the person alert? Are their eyes open? If not, gently
04:17shake them by the shoulders and ask loudly if they can hear you.
04:20Hi, my name's Sam. Can you hear me?
04:23If the person is not responding, move on to level 3, shout for help. The more people
04:28available to deal with this serious medical emergency, the better.
04:31Is anyone able to help, please? Is anyone able to help?
04:34Next is level 4, check for normal breathing. First, ensure the person is lying flat on their
04:40back. You may need to move them onto a hard surface with nothing under their head. Then, check
04:45the person's airway is clear of obstructions by looking into their mouth. If the airway
04:49is clear, place one hand on their forehead, two fingers under the chin and gently tilt
04:54and lift their head back. If everything is clear, look, listen and feel for normal breathing
04:59for up to 10 seconds. Watch for the chest rising and falling. If the person has stopped breathing
05:05or is not breathing normally, such as taking irregular gasps, this is your biggest clue that
05:10they're in cardiac arrest.
05:12Next is level 5, call 999. Ask for an ambulance, tell them you're with a person who isn't breathing
05:17normally and let them know where you are.
05:19Hi, I need an ambulance, please. I'm with someone who's not breathing.
05:23Put your phone on loudspeaker and place it near to you so you can start CPR while staying
05:29on the phone with a call handler who will talk you through what to do next. They will also
05:33tell you if there's a defibrillator nearby. Ask your helper to fetch it for you. If you're on
05:37your own, don't leave the person. It's more important that you stay and start CPR.
05:42Excuse me, are you okay to go get the defibrillator, please?
05:46Level 6. It's time to start CPR. While kneeling next to the person, place one hand on top
05:51of the other, interlock your fingers, place the heel of your lowest hand in the centre
05:55of the chest, keep your arms straight, lean over the person and push down hard. This should
06:01be to a depth of 5 to 6 centimetres, then release. Do this twice a second and don't stop.
06:07Ready, Sam? Go.
06:12There are a number of songs you can use to remember this rate, including Staying Alive,
06:16Baby Shark or the backing track of this video. As you can see, blood is pumping and reaching
06:22the vital organs and most importantly, the brain. You're doing a great job, Sam. Keep going.
06:27Keep doing CPR until professional help arrives, the person starts showing signs of life and
06:32starts to breathe normally or when a defibrillator arrives and is ready to use.
06:37CPR compressions can be hard work. So, if you're too exhausted to continue and there's a helper
06:41with you, you can quickly change over every two minutes. But remember, rate, depth and don't
06:47stop. Here is your bonus mission. Your helper is returned with the defibrillator to use.
06:53As you continue CPR, the helper will switch it on and follow the instructions.
07:00Call emergency medical services now. Follow the voice prompt calmly. Remove all clothing from
07:08chest and stomach. Rip clothing if necessary. Take out the pads from the bottom of the device.
07:15Tear open the pads packaging. Look closely at the picture on each pad. Peel off the pad labelled
07:301 and stick to the bare skin of the patient, exactly as shown in the picture. Peel off the
07:42pads labelled 2 and stick to the bare skin of the patient, exactly as shown in the picture.
07:49Press the pads firmly to the bare skin of the patient. Do not touch the patient. Analyzing
07:57heart rhythm. Shock advised. Stand clear. Press the flashing orange button now. Deliver shock
08:09now. Shock delivered. Begin CPR now. Press the flashing blue eye button for CPR voice prompt.
08:24First. Continue CPR until the defibrillator is ready to analyse again. If the person shows signs of life
08:37and starts to breathe normally, stop CPR and leave the defibrillator attached. Continue to monitor the
08:43level of response and prepare to give CPR again if necessary.
08:46And that's it. You now know how to do CPR. Let's have a quick recap of what we've learnt.
08:53If you find a person who's collapsed, start your mission. Level one, check for danger. Level two, check for a response with your voice and by gently shaking the person by the shoulders.
09:06Level three, shout for help. Level four, check for breathing. Check the airway, then look, listen and feel for normal breathing for up to 10 seconds.
09:17Level five, call 999 and send someone for a defibrillator. Level six, start CPR. Place one hand on top of the other and interlock your fingers.
09:28Put the heel of your lower hand in the centre of their chest. Straighten your arms, lean over and push down hard to a depth of five to six centimetres.
09:38Do this twice a second and don't stop. Keep doing chest compressions until professional help arrives, the person starts breathing normally or when a defibrillator arrives and is ready to use.
09:49You've just learned something incredible. You now have the knowledge to potentially save a person's life. That's not something to take lightly.
09:59Make sure you share these skills with your friends and family too. You can find this video and loads more training resources using these QR codes.
10:08They'll help you practice your skills and teach others as well. This could be your moment to make a real difference and be someone's hero.
10:19Remember, you've got this. Let's go save some lives.
10:22Hey guys, it's Harry Newman here from the Leeds Runners. I know the importance of being able to perform CPR. Learn how. It's going to save lives.
10:31My CPR training made a difference and enabled me to save my husband's life.
10:35Being able to respond quickly under pressure is key. Make sure you learn CPR.
10:40I saved my first life when I was 17. Learn CPR today so you can save a life too.
10:45CPR is a simple skill that can have a huge impact on others.
10:48CPR helps us all fight to save a life.
10:51I'm here today because my wife used CPR.
10:54CPR is really important. You might even save a life.
10:58Someone like you saved my life. Someone who learnt CPR at school.
11:02Anyone can learn CPR. It's an easy skill which keeps the brain alive until we arrive.
11:07If you can make a change, why don't you learn CPR? An amazing skill that could save somebody's life.
11:12Every time we arrive and someone's already started CPR, that person has a much better chance of survival. You can make a real difference.
11:20You've got the chance to save somebody's life. When you find yourself in a particular medical emergency, knowing how to do CPR could be all important.
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