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Friday, 5 October 2012
On 17 March 2012 footballer Fabrice Muamba of Bolton Wanderers collapsed on the pitch during a game with Tottenham Hotspur. His heart had stopped because of a cardiac arrest. Immediate treatment on the pitch saved his life. Now Muamba is backing a British Heart Foundation campaign calling for life-saving skills to be taught in all schools across the UK. More than 100,000 people signed a petition to ensure you leave school knowing how to save a life – which Muamba delivered to the Prime Minister at 10 Downing Street this week. Below he tells us why he thinks this is the most important lesson you’ll ever learn.
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Abigail L (Age 10) wrote on Thursday, 20 September 2012 @ 17:56
Wow, his collapse must have been freaky
Luca Q (Age 10) wrote on Thursday, 20 September 2012 @ 18:09
IMPORTANT!!!!!!!
Liam S (Age 11) wrote on Thursday, 20 September 2012 @ 18:55
CPR- chest compresions. but first call 999
Sorcha G (Age 13) wrote on Thursday, 20 September 2012 @ 19:52
Thats a great idea i think we should learn it!'
Sean F (Age 11) wrote on Friday, 21 September 2012 @ 07:18
I think everybody over the age of ten should know CPR- it might save a persons life one day.
Niamh S (Age 14) wrote on Friday, 21 September 2012 @ 13:53
I think this is a good idea, everyone should know how to perform CPR
Abigail L (Age 10) wrote on Friday, 21 September 2012 @ 18:34
All the crowd must have been shocked and scared that the man collapsed
Bethan M (Age 13) wrote on Saturday, 22 September 2012 @ 08:12
WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LUCKY OR WHAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!????????????????????????????????????????????????
Abigail L (Age 10) wrote on Saturday, 22 September 2012 @ 13:42
Think how the crowd must have been. Scared and worried for the man
Hannah C (Age 13) wrote on Saturday, 22 September 2012 @ 16:53
This is really important. I'm glad I learnt it in Junior school, this is a MUST.
Elizabeth J (Age 13) wrote on Sunday, 23 September 2012 @ 17:51
I go to St John Ambulance Cadets, so I know how to do CPR. I was really proud of another cadet because they saved someones life at a fair! CPR is definately worth learning.
Nicole P (Age 10) wrote on Sunday, 23 September 2012 @ 18:18
at my school we do life saving skills from year 3 and CPR in year 6 so i will be doing CPR this year.
Sofia J (Age 12) wrote on Monday, 24 September 2012 @ 20:18
WOW THAT SHOWS ITS VITAL TO KNOW LIFE SaVIng SKILLS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Lucy A (Age 10) wrote on Thursday, 27 September 2012 @ 14:55
UH OH
Floyd O (Age 11) wrote on Thursday, 27 September 2012 @ 14:58
he must be pleased with the peple who saved his life!
Luke J (Age 10) wrote on Thursday, 27 September 2012 @ 15:02
Awwww :( Poor Guy
Kristina F (Age 13) wrote on Friday, 28 September 2012 @ 16:12
At my old primary school, we used to do a HeartStart course every year, and it involved the whole school. I now do a regular lifesaving class and think that it is definitely something worth learning!
Kitty B (Age 11) wrote on Sunday, 30 September 2012 @ 11:45
A good 'investment' for the future.
Orla M (Age 10) wrote on Wednesday, 3 October 2012 @ 16:33
Mm yeah it should be compulsory. He is doing a good thing . Think about how many lives we could save!
Katie D (Age 15) wrote on Friday, 5 October 2012 @ 18:10
I go to St John's Ambulance so I know about this. In fact we did it this week. You have to follow DRSABC! D - Danger, check around for any danger that you could get in - always put yourself first. R - Response! Check if the casualty is conscious and also if not, if they respond to you. If not SHOUT for help! Then check their Airways, unblock them by putting your right hand on their forehead and left under their chin, then bring their head up a bit. Always looking down at the casualty's feet, check their breathing by putting your ear above their mouth, and wait for 10 seconds. If they aren't breathing start CPR! 30 chest compressions, followed by 2 rescue breaths (only if you feel comfortable with doing the breaths). This will keep their heart pumping. If possible there could be a defibrillator about (an electric shock device) and you can stick that on the casualty and assess their heart rate - if they need a shock or not. They have instructions with them. Very easy to follow. ALWAYS CALL 999 IN AN EMERGENCY LIKE THIS!
Conor K (Age 11) wrote on Thursday, 18 October 2012 @ 14:22
awww poor guy :) hahaha Ninjaz i know you in real life at school lol but still poor guy how dare that dude who fouled the other dude do that and its not like i know them anyway lol:)
Molly W (Age 10) wrote on Friday, 26 October 2012 @ 10:00
Sounds really important