STAC

First Class First Aid Training.
On a mission to improve survival rates of sudden cardiac arrest in Ireland. Now it's only 7%, lets work together to improve.

[The ATACC Group @ATACCGroup]

This week we were delighted to host one of the Real FX Simulation moulage training courses from Linzi Foxcroft at The ATACC Group HQ! 🩸🎨

Our LAB team had the opportunity to take part, building on their knowledge, refining their expertise, and developing new skills to elevate their practice.

The standard of work produced over the last few days has been fantastic, and we’re excited to see Lucy & Hannah put everything they’ve learned into action.

#moulage #medicalsimulation #simtraining #healthcaresimulation #clinicaleducation #simulationlab #medicaltraining #healthcareeducation #realfx #simulationeducation #clinicalskills #teamdevelopment #learninginpractice #behindthescenes

[Emergency Medicine Journal @EmergencyMedBMJ]

#October2025

🫀 Who do CPR manikins represent? And who do they leave out?

Most CPR manikins are white, lean, and male – but real-world cardiac arrest patients are far more diverse. Women, people of colour, and obese individuals are less likely to receive bystander CPR and have poorer outcomes. Could the lack of diversity in training manikins be part of the problem?

A new scoping review in the Emergency Medicine Journal explored this question:
🔍 Out of 2,719 studies screened, only 15 studies looked at manikin diversity.
👩🏾‍⚕️ Just 5% of training videos used non-white manikins; only 1% used female manikins.
🧍‍♂️🧍‍♀️ DIY modifications (adding breasts, wigs, clothing, or body mass) were common – but commercially available diverse manikins remain rare.
💡 Early evidence suggests racially and gender-diverse manikins may increase comfort and engagement during CPR training.

👉 The review calls for educators, organisations, and manufacturers to step up:
✔️ Make diverse manikins more accessible.
✔️ Ensure training reflects the populations most at risk.
✔️ Recognise that representation may save lives.

📖 Full open access article: https://t.co/A0yI3jqtTM

#CPR #Resuscitation #MedicalEducation #EquityInHealthcare #EmergencyMedicine

@RCollEM @ResusCouncilUK

[The Association of Ambulance Chief Executives @AACE_org]

Have you seen... the new toolkit that offers vital support for all #ambulance employees following major incidents?

It marks a major step forward in our commitment to compassionate leadership and psychological safety across the sector.

Read & share at https://t.co/cIW4GnLOCB

[Keating Team 🤙🏼💙 @keatingteam1]

What factors delay initiation of bystander CPR in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest? Results from an analysis of 200 recorded ambulance calls.
https://t.co/FkX0Ofch9a

[Native American History @alaska_godosiyo]

Good Mornings Blessings Native Friends Happy Tuesday Take care, Be safe <3

[Emergency Medicine Journal @EmergencyMedBMJ]

#October2025

🫀 We need to talk about Annie 🫀

For decades, millions have learnt CPR using Resusci-Annie – a white, slim, blond female manikin created in the 1960s. But how well does Annie reflect the people we actually resuscitate in real life? @ResusCouncilUK @RCollEM

In a recent EMJ editorial, Ellen Weber @emjeditor challenges us to think critically about diversity in CPR training.

A scoping review found:
✅ Most manikins remain white and slim
✅ Only 5% of instructional videos used non-white manikins
✅ Just 12% of teaching institutions reported having diverse manikins
✅ Black participants reported feeling more engaged when manikins reflected their ethnicity

https://t.co/A0yI3jqtTM📖 📖

We already know that CPR is less likely to be performed in deprived or minority communities. Could the lack of representation in training be sending the wrong message?

If we want to tackle inequities in resuscitation, perhaps it’s time to start with Annie.

📖 Read the full editorial here: https://t.co/y8gkAIR653

#EmergencyMedicine #Resuscitation #Equity #MedicalEducation #CPR

[AHA in New York City @AHANewYorkCity]

As a community health worker and survivor, Mercedes knows that recognizing the signs of stroke early can save a life —maybe even your own.

#HispanicHeritageMonth

[Resuscitation Council UK @ResusCouncilUK]

CPR training is on the curriculum, but many students are still missing out. We’re urging governments to implement systems that ensure every student actually receives this vital training.

Help make it happen. Sign the petition: https://t.co/0pyekQxjKe

[AHA CPR & First Aid @HeartCPR]

Last week we talked about "What is CPR". Now, let's learn more about Cardiac Arrest. So...what is it? ❤️

Learn more: https://t.co/upbj1zaLTB

#CPRwithHeart

[STAC @stacfirstaid]

Do you remember when you joined X? I do! #MyXAnniversary

[Live 95 @Live95Limerick]

Limerick girls found safe and well

https://t.co/UFYt9q652I

[Cardiology Today @CardiologyToday]

📢 U.S. out-of-hospital #cardiacarrest survival rates better since 2020, the first year of #COVID19, but survival rates have not returned to pre-pandemic levels.

#CPR #AHA24 @American_Heart
@HeartNews #Cardiotwitter #Cardiology
@GoHealio
@UTSWMedCenter
https://t.co/U4Pmom0FXO

[National Ambulance Service @AmbulanceNAS]

PURPLE (Life threatening cardiac or respiratory arrest) or RED (life threatening illness or injury, other than cardiac arrest) calls receive the highest priority in NEOC.

Close to half of the 1000+ daily emergency calls into NEOC are classified as life threatening calls.

[National Ambulance Service @AmbulanceNAS]

A stroke is a life-threatening medical condition. The word FAST will help you recognise when a stroke is happening and what you need to do.

Call 112 or 999 immediately. The sooner a person gets treatment, the less damage is likely to happen.

[National Ambulance Service @AmbulanceNAS]

The first Irish Trauma Care Conference will be hosted by @TraumaCareUK in Belfast on the 6th - 7th September.

Looking at a whole island approach to trauma care in Ireland, NAS will have Dr David Menzies and Dr Cathy Gibbon presenting.

Get your tickets: https://t.co/lvXSkpnSiv

[Cork City Civil Defence @cc_civildefence]

Thank you to #Volunteers who attended the launch of @NatServicesDay 2024 @mahonpointsc yesterday.

#NSD2024
#NationalServicesDay

This year's event takes place on Saturday 14th September at Mahon Point.

[National Ambulance Service @AmbulanceNAS]

Community First Responders (CFRs) are volunteers trained to attend certain types of emergency calls in their communities.

If that sounds like something you might be interested in, go to https://t.co/Vhkn1v5its to find out where you're nearest group is and how to join.

[Allergen Checker @Allergenchecker]

An inquest is to begin today into the death of a 13 year old, after she drank a hot chocolate with dairy milk although she requested soya. This tragic news highlights the life-saving importance of clear allergen information. Let's prevent future tragedies like Hannah Jacobs' 💔

[EPPiC Warwick @EPPiC_Warwick]

Important new systematic review by @AdamBoulton17 and colleagues on tracheal tube introducer‐associated airway trauma

@EPPiC_Warwick

👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇

https://t.co/opj8JmZxr7

[AHA CPR & First Aid @HeartCPR]

Emergencies can happen anywhere at any time. 🚨 Learn the lifesaving skills of CPR with the all-New Adult & Child CPR Anytime® Training Kit a great solution for families who want to learn how to be prepared for an emergency.

Learn more: https://t.co/kBK5WzAoGV

#CPRwithHeart