Passion First Aid Limited

26/01/2026

MYTH: "AEDs are too complicated for the public to use."

TRUTH: They're designed to guide you—step-by-step—to help save a life.

What are AEDs and where are they?
You’ve likely seen them—those bright yellow, green, or white boxes on walls in train stations, airports, village halls, supermarkets, or even old phone boxes. They're Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs), and they exist for one reason:
To help someone in cardiac arrest—fast.

What happens during cardiac arrest?
• The heart suddenly stops beating effectively.
• Blood (and oxygen) stop reaching the brain.
• Every minute without help reduces survival chances by 10–12%.
• After 3 minutes, brain damage begins.
• But if you use an AED within that time? Survival jumps to 80%.

How AEDs Work (and why you can't get it wrong)
When someone collapses and is unresponsive and not breathing normally (or gasping irregularly):
1. Open the AED—it switches on automatically.
2. Follow the voice instructions.
3. Remove clothing from the chest.
4. Apply pads as shown:
a. Top right of chest
b. Below the left armpit
(See image: “AED-Pad-Placement-Adult.jpg”)
5. The machine checks the heart rhythm.
a. If a shock is needed, it will ask you to press the button.
b. If no shock is needed, it will guide you to start CPR.
Some AEDs even include a metronome to guide the correct pace for chest compressions.
It then repeats a cycle of:
• 2 minutes of CPR
• Rhythm analysis
• Shock (if needed)

When to stop:
If the person starts breathing again:
• Turn off the AED
• Place them in the recovery position
• Keep monitoring—they may arrest again

The Real Danger? Doing Nothing.
No one has ever been successfully sued in the UK for trying to help in an emergency.

"The worst thing you can do… is nothing."
Would you feel confident stepping in?

Don’t Wait Until It’s Too Late
Book your Emergency First Aid at Work training today—learn to save lives with confidence. www.passionfirstaid.co.uk
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16/12/2025

THE THINGS YOU BUY AND HOPE NOT TO USE

Businesses spend an average of £1,000 every year servicing and maintaining fire safety equipment. Some companies spend tens of thousands—one recently spent £38,000—to keep fire alarms and extinguishers in working order.

There are about 16,000 business-related fires annually, resulting in roughly 200 fire-related deaths each year in England (2017). Clearly, investing in fire safety is essential.

But could more lives be saved?

Each year, over 33,000 people suffer sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) outside hospitals, with nearly a 90% mortality rate. Unlike fire safety, there is no legal requirement for businesses to have defibrillators (AEDs).

We believe this must change.

For the same price as annual fire safety servicing, a business can invest in a defibrillator that:

Comes with an 8-year guarantee

Requires no ongoing servicing

Can save lives instantly

Imagine the impact if businesses worked together:

If 10 businesses each contributed £200, they could:

Purchase one life-saving AED

Register it with the local ambulance service (who can direct people to it)

Provide training for 24 people to use the AED

Run awareness sessions for the community

Deliver a day of training to children at a local school

Many communities already place AEDs in accessible locations—old phone boxes, village halls, pubs, schools—making these devices available to everyone. The faster someone in cardiac arrest receives a shock, the better their chance of survival.

Important Statistics:

Over 50% of sudden cardiac arrests happen to people with no previous heart condition

Around 70% of out-of-hospital cardiac arrests occur at home

Every week, approximately 12 young people in the UK die from sudden cardiac arrest

Around 270 young people suffer cardiac arrest while at school annually

Only 46% of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest victims get immediate help before emergency services arrive

30% of women who suffer cardiac arrest do not receive CPR due to fears about touching their breasts, and sadly, many die as a result



For the cost of maintaining fire safety equipment, businesses can save lives by investing in defibrillators and training. Together, we can build safer workplaces and communities. www.passionfirstaid.co.uk

12/11/2025

01/10/2025

Get ready for Bonfire Night

🔥 MYTH: “Just put butter or toothpaste on a burn.”

TRUTH: Those old remedies can trap heat, cause infection, and make things worse.



🩹 What You Really Need to Know About Burns

Everyone experiences a burn at some point—hot pans, boiling water, hair straighteners, even the sun. But how you treat a burn in the first few minutes can make all the difference to recovery.



🧊 The #1 Rule: Cool the Burn FAST

The best and safest treatment is simple:
🧼 Cold running water for at least 20 minutes—regardless of the cause or severity.

Why 20 minutes? Because while the skin may feel cool on the outside, the deeper tissue is still hot and still burning. A short rinse isn't enough.



❌ Never Use These on Burns:

Butter or oils

Toothpaste

Ice (it can damage tissue)

Cotton wool (it sticks to the skin)



💡 Use the S.C.A.L.D. Method for Burn Assessment:

S, Size — Use the palm of the hand as 1% of body surface. Any red burn ≥5% or blistered burn ≥1% = seek medical help.

C, Cause — Heat, cold, electricity, radiation, or chemicals—all need immediate cooling.

A, Age — Children and older adults are more vulnerable. Always get checked.

L, Location — Burns on the face, hands, feet, groin, torso, or wrapping around limbs = serious.

D, Depth — Redness, blistering, blackened skin? Always cool first, then seek help.



🛑 DO:

Remove rings/watches near the burn if possible (before swelling begins).

Cut around clothing, but don’t pull it off if it’s stuck.

After cooling, cover loosely with cling film (not tightly wrapped).

🚫 DON’T:

Use home remedies

Delay cooling

Pop blisters

Leave the burn uncovered after cooling



🚑 Watch for Signs of Serious Injury:

Large surface area

Deep or charred skin

Burns to vulnerable parts of the body

Shock symptoms (pale, dizzy, weak)

Anyone struggling to breathe from inhaling smoke or steam



🤕 Burns Are Common. Mistakes Are Too.

⚠️ A poorly treated burn can result in:
• Infection
• Scarring
• Prolonged healing
• Long-term complications

💬 "The worst thing you can do... is nothing."



🎓 Know What to Do Before It Happens

Don't rely on myths or guesswork when you're faced with a real emergency.

👉 Book a certified First Aid course today and learn how to deal with burns, bites, stings, CPR, choking, and more. www.passionfirstaid.co.uk

27/09/2025

18/09/2025

Parents, would you like to see your children taught vital life skills like CPR in school?

Right now, CPR is on the curriculum, but many students are still missing out because there’s no system to make sure it’s delivered.

Over 4,000 people are already calling on UK governments to change this. Add your name today 👉 action.resus.org.uk/cpr-in-schools

17/09/2025

As you can see, CPR and AED's save lives

Don't leave it, until you need it

Get trained now

Contact us at enquiries@passionfirstaid.co.uk

17/09/2025

We have spaces available on our Emergency First Aid at Work and Emergency Paediatric First Aid courses, on Monday 29th September 25, 0900 - 1600hrs

A special offer fee of £70+VAT per person, if you contact us via enquiries@passionfirstaid.co.uk

09/09/2025

MYTH: “Chest pain only happens to older, unfit people.”

TRUTH: Cardiac arrest can strike anyone—young, fit, active, or healthy-looking. It doesn’t discriminate.

🫀 Heart Attacks, Angina & Cardiac Arrest—Know the Difference

We've seen it on the news: young athletes collapsing. Fit, healthy people suffering sudden cardiac arrests. The idea that heart problems only affect the elderly? Outdated and dangerous.

There are two types of chest pain that could signal a serious problem:

💢 1. Angina – “The Plumbing Problem”

Angina is a sign that the heart isn’t getting enough oxygen, often due to narrowed arteries.

Common symptoms:

Chest pain or pressure during exertion or stress

Pain that radiates to the neck, back, jaw, or down the left arm

Pale, grey, or ashen skin

Breathlessness

What to do:
✅ Help them rest
✅ Encourage them to use their GTN (Glyceryl Trinitrate) spray—up to twice, 5 minutes apart
⏱ If symptoms don’t ease within 15 minutes, call 999 / 112
🫀 Be ready to begin resuscitation if they lose consciousness

⚠️ 2. Heart Attack or Cardiac Arrest – “The Sudden Shutdown”

Unlike angina, a heart attack or cardiac arrest can strike without warning—even in people with no previous diagnosis.

Warning signs:

Sudden onset of chest pain

Pain spreading to neck, back, or left arm

Feeling of pressure, squeezing, or tightness

Difficulty breathing

Cold, pale, or sweaty skin

A sense of “doom and gloom”

🚑 What to do in a suspected heart attack:

✅ Call 999 / 112 immediately
✅ Help the person rest in a position they find comfortable
✅ Give them 300mg of Aspirin to chew (if not allergic)
✅ If they become unresponsive and stop breathing: start CPR immediately
✅ Use an AED as soon as possible—every minute without defibrillation reduces survival by 10–12%

🔌 AEDs Save Lives—and They’re Everywhere

Public Access Defibrillators (AEDs) are in:

Supermarkets

Shopping centres

Train stations

Airports

Outside village halls, churches, even telephone boxes

📱 If you call 999, the operator may guide you to the nearest AED and talk you through using it—put your phone on speaker so you can listen hands-free.

AEDs are simple. They talk you through what to do. You can’t hurt someone with one.

🙌 The Worst Thing You Can Do? Nothing.

Every second matters. Your actions could mean the difference between life and death.

🎓 Want to Be Confident in a Real Emergency?

Book now and get trained. Know what to do. Save a life. https://passionfirstaid.co.uk/scheduled-courses-upcoming/

21/07/2025

MYTH: “I might do more harm than good if I try CPR.”

❌ TRUTH: The only wrong move in cardiac arrest… is doing nothing.



💥 Why CPR Matters

Every minute without CPR reduces a person’s chance of survival by 10%.

When someone collapses and isn’t breathing normally, you ARE their best chance of survival. You don’t have to be a medic. You just need to know what to do—and be willing to act.



👥 “But what if I hurt them?”

If someone isn’t breathing, they are clinically dead.
CPR gives them a chance to come back.
💬 You can’t make it worse. But you can make a difference.



👐 Hands-Only CPR Saves Lives

🎵 Push hard and fast to the beat of Stayin’ Alive – around 100–120 compressions per minute.

📞 Step 1: Call 999 / 112
💓 Step 2: Push in the centre of the chest (about 5–6cm deep)

No need to give breaths unless you’ve been trained and feel confident.



🚨 Did you know?

Over 70% of cardiac arrests happen in the home.

12 young people die every week in the UK from sudden cardiac arrest.

More than 50% have no previous heart condition.

AEDs are increasingly available in public spaces and villages—use them! You can’t shock someone unless the AED says it's needed.



💬 “What if I forget what to do?”

That’s exactly why training matters. In a crisis, you fall back on what you’ve practised.

Our first aid courses prepare you with:
✅ Confidence
✅ Clear steps
✅ Real-life scenarios
✅ CPR practice with manikins & AED trainers



🎯 Don’t freeze. Don’t guess. Don’t hope someone else steps in. https://passionfirstaid.co.uk/events/

21/07/2025

🫁 MYTH: “If someone’s choking and coughing—slap them on the back!”

TRUTH: That could make things worse. Not all choking is the same—and acting too soon can cause harm.



😨 Choking: When Every Second Counts

Choking is terrifying—for the person affected and for those watching. But knowing what to do—and when—can be the difference between life and death.



👄 Partial Blockage? Don’t Intervene Too Soon

If the person:

Can still breathe, cough, or speak,

Is upright and alert,

👉 Don’t slap their back. Instead:
✅ Encourage them to keep coughing forcefully
❌ Don’t pat them on the back—it might dislodge the object deeper



🆘 Complete Airway Blockage? Act Fast

If the person:

Can’t cough or speak

Is clutching their throat

Is struggling to breathe

Is turning red or blue

Then it’s a complete blockage—they need help immediately.



🔽 Step-by-Step: Choking First Aid for Adults

1. Back Blows (up to 5)

Support them by leaning them forward.

Strike firmly between the shoulder blades, in an upward motion.

💥 Check after each blow to see if the blockage is cleared.

2. Abdominal Thrusts (up to 5)

Stand behind them.

Place a fist just above the belly button (below the rib cage).

Grasp the fist with your other hand and thrust inward and upward.

🔁 Alternate back blows and abdominal thrusts (up to 3 cycles total).

3. Call 999 / 112

If the object hasn’t been removed after 3 full cycles—get an ambulance on the way.

4. If They Collapse

Begin CPR immediately

Send someone to grab a nearby AED if available



⚠️ Even if the object is cleared, seek medical help if:

Abdominal thrusts were used

They have a persistent cough or sore throat

They feel something is still “stuck”

They have trouble swallowing

Internal injuries from thrusts or the object itself can cause complications.



💬 “The worst thing you can do is nothing.”

Choking situations require calm, confident action—and the wrong move at the wrong time can make it worse. Do you know the difference?



🎓 Get Trained. Be Ready. Save a Life.

Learn essential choking first aid (and more) with hands-on, expert-led training. https://passionfirstaid.co.uk/events/

21/07/2025

MYTH: “Chest pain only happens to older, unfit people.”

TRUTH: Cardiac arrest can strike anyone—young, fit, active, or healthy-looking. It doesn’t discriminate.



🫀 Heart Attacks, Angina & Cardiac Arrest—Know the Difference

We've seen it on the news: young athletes collapsing. Fit, healthy people suffering sudden cardiac arrests. The idea that heart problems only affect the elderly? Outdated and dangerous.

There are two types of chest pain that could signal a serious problem:



💢 1. Angina – “The Plumbing Problem”

Angina is a sign that the heart isn’t getting enough oxygen, often due to narrowed arteries.

Common symptoms:

Chest pain or pressure during exertion or stress

Pain that radiates to the neck, back, jaw, or down the left arm

Pale, grey, or ashen skin

Breathlessness

What to do:
✅ Help them rest
✅ Encourage them to use their GTN (Glyceryl Trinitrate) spray—up to twice, 5 minutes apart
⏱ If symptoms don’t ease within 15 minutes, call 999 / 112
🫀 Be ready to begin resuscitation if they lose consciousness



⚠️ 2. Heart Attack or Cardiac Arrest – “The Sudden Shutdown”

Unlike angina, a heart attack or cardiac arrest can strike without warning—even in people with no previous diagnosis.

Warning signs:

Sudden onset of chest pain

Pain spreading to neck, back, or left arm

Feeling of pressure, squeezing, or tightness

Difficulty breathing

Cold, pale, or sweaty skin

A sense of “doom and gloom”



🚑 What to do in a suspected heart attack:

✅ Call 999 / 112 immediately
✅ Help the person rest in a position they find comfortable
✅ Give them 300mg of Aspirin to chew (if not allergic)
✅ If they become unresponsive and stop breathing: start CPR immediately
✅ Use an AED as soon as possible—every minute without defibrillation reduces survival by 10–12%



🔌 AEDs Save Lives—and They’re Everywhere

Public Access Defibrillators (AEDs) are in:

Supermarkets

Shopping centres

Train stations

Airports

Outside village halls, churches, even telephone boxes

📱 If you call 999, the operator may guide you to the nearest AED and talk you through using it—put your phone on speaker so you can listen hands-free.

AEDs are simple. They talk you through what to do. You can’t hurt someone with one.



🙌 The Worst Thing You Can Do? Nothing.

Every second matters. Your actions could mean the difference between life and death.



🎓 Want to Be Confident in a Real Emergency?

Get trained. Know what to do. Save a life. https://passionfirstaid.co.uk/events/