aider

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If a qualified first aider is available feel free to call on them for help whilst waiting for the ambulance.

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  1. One who helps; an assistant or auxiliary; an abetter; an accessory. All along as he went were punished the adherents and aiders of the late rebels. Burnet. [Emerson] was the friend and aider of those who would live in the spirit. M. Arnold.

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  • The role of the lay rescuer / first-aider (i.e. anyone who is not a certified medic or paramedic) is to continue to give CPR until the patient starts to breathe unaided or professional help arrives to take over.
  • Even if you are not an experienced first aider, rather err on the side of giving CPR imperfectly than not giving it at all - it is always better to try than not.
  • While the first aider was helping the man, another demonstrator with a megaphone was calling the police over so that they could help.
  • Could be useful to share your interests / ideas with people in the vicinity or if someone is a doctor / first-aider / plumber etc to let others know. —  blogs.conchango.com
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