Would you know what to do in an accident?
It’s every cyclist’s nightmare: someone in your group has crashed and it looks serious. How do you provide urgent, potentially life-saving assistance?
This is a great article from Cycling Weekly
Basic first aid tips for some of the most common cycling injuries
A recent study conducted by St John Ambulance showed that cyclists are the first to assist other cyclists in the event of an accident. If you are out on your bike regularly, it really is a good idea to have basic first aid knowledge. Total Women’s Cycling asked St John Ambulance to offer some basic first aid for cyclists.
You can read the full article at Total Women’s Cycling
CPR and Defibrillators: how to save a life
When somebody is in cardiac arrest, using CPR and a defibrillator together gives them the best chance of survival.
Call 999
If someone is unconscious and not breathing properly, call 999 and ask someone to find a defibrillator.
Start CPR
Give CPR. If you’re by yourself, don’t leave the person alone to find a defibrillator, emergency services will bring one.
Use a defibrillator
Follow the instructions on the defibrillator. This will give an electric shock to the heart. Use alongside CPR until help arrives.
You can learn all about CPR and using defibrillators here
We held a very successful CPR and Defibrillator Familiarisation event in Nov 2024.
Yvonne D’s write-up is a very comprehensive summary of the event and her associated learning.
It’s well worth reading it here.
St. John Ambulance Apps
St John Ambulance have two free apps available:
– general first aid advice
– first aid for cyclists ( only available for Android devices)
