Videos

Short videos about first aid. Each lasts ten seconds and shows one important step that can save a life.

First aid for the public

Five short videos with the mascot Tep show the steps from recognising cardiac arrest to using an AED.

The heart mascot Tep with an ECG line and the text Every second counts
Step 1

Cardiac arrest

When the heart stops, every second counts. Call 112 and push hard and fast on the chest until help arrives.

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The heart mascot Tep and a phone showing 112
Step 2

When to call 112

Unresponsive, not breathing normally, chest pain, severe bleeding. In these situations, call straight away.

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The heart mascot Tep, a hand and a phone showing 112
Step 3

Unresponsive and not breathing

Check for a response, open the airway and look for normal breathing for no more than 10 seconds. If the person is not breathing normally, call 112 and push.

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The heart mascot Tep, a metronome and the text 100 to 120 per minute
Step 4

Chest compression rhythm

Push at 100 to 120 compressions per minute. Too slow is not enough, too fast is not right either.

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The heart mascot Tep with defibrillator pads and an AED
Step 5

Using an AED

Switch on the device, attach the pads and follow the voice prompts. After the shock, continue chest compressions unless the AED says otherwise.

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Professional series for rescuers

Coming soon: videos for ambulance crews, doctors and students.

ECGInterpreting the 12-lead ECG, recognising acute coronary syndromes and rhythm disorders in prehospital care.
Journal ClubCritical appraisal of new studies and ERC, AHA and EuSEM recommendations from the perspective of EMS practice.
CapnographyUsing EtCO2 to confirm intubation, monitor resuscitation and assess ventilation and perfusion.
Assessment in EMSA structured ABCDE, SAMPLE and OPQRST approach, basic neurological assessment and POCUS basics.
EMS driversEmergency driving, scene safety and the driver’s role during resuscitation.
PaediatricsThe paediatric assessment triangle, age-specific values, drug dosing and paediatric resuscitation.

These videos are educational and do not replace a first aid course or the instructions of the emergency dispatcher. In a life-threatening emergency, call your local emergency number (112 in the EU).