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The sudden collapse of Danish footballer Christian Eriksen at the European Football Championships after suffering a cardiac arrest has highlighted the importance of life-saving CPR.
St John Guernsey has reiterated the difference that can be made by someone knowing how to do CPR in a life-threatening situation.
“When Christian Eriksen collapsed his teammates immediately recognised something was wrong and shouted for help," said Training and Development Manager Heather Langlois of the incident on Saturday afternoon.
"After a quick assessment by the team doctor CPR was started, then when medics arrived they were able to attach a defibrillator and continued resuscitation. These are the first steps in what is known as the chain of survival.”
Pictured: The chain of survival, which relies on early recognition and early action.
Mrs Langlois said CPR is a simple skill that has become increasingly accessible.
"If a heart has stopped beating normally early defibrillation with an AED is also important. AEDs are safe and simple to use, even without training.
"There are now lots of them around the island in public places. St John would encourage everyone to familiarise themselves with the location of AEDs and be confident to use one.”
St John Training Services offers a range of courses suitable for the workplace, home and leisure. A full list of 2021 training courses is available HERE.
Pictured top: Danish footballer Christian Eriksen is currently said to be recovering in hospital after suffering a cardiac arrest during his national side's match against Finland on Saturday.
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