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What can we learn from the death of the #Queen?
The world has watched her live through the process of #OrdinaryDying, and yet dying went unspoken, un-named.
Let's notice what nobody mentioned: we all saw the Queen going through the stages of ordinary dying.
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The world has watched her live through the process of #OrdinaryDying, and yet dying went unspoken, un-named.
Let's notice what nobody mentioned: we all saw the Queen going through the stages of ordinary dying.
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As her body wearied, she needed to ration her energy, reduce her public engagements, delegate some tasks.
Energy runs out faster as the process progresses.
But her mind remained crystal-clear, her famous sense of humour was undimmed.
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Energy runs out faster as the process progresses.
But her mind remained crystal-clear, her famous sense of humour was undimmed.
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The changes began slowly.
Initially, we realised that she was less energetic year by year.
This is the stage of dying when life expectancy is usually still measured in years.
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Initially, we realised that she was less energetic year by year.
This is the stage of dying when life expectancy is usually still measured in years.
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Timely CPR saved Chris Eriksen's life.
The match footage shows
-how immediate collapse is after #CardiacArrest
-how quickly we need to respond
In Cardiac Arrest the heart stops while other organs are healthy: rapid CPR response saves lives.
Learn CPR: see @ResusCouncilUK
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The match footage shows
-how immediate collapse is after #CardiacArrest
-how quickly we need to respond
In Cardiac Arrest the heart stops while other organs are healthy: rapid CPR response saves lives.
Learn CPR: see @ResusCouncilUK
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There has been criticism of TV companies broadcasting footage of Eriksen's on-pitch collapse. I wonder what he will say when he is ready to comment.
I hope the footage drives better public understanding of CPR & a wider uptake of CPR training.
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I hope the footage drives better public understanding of CPR & a wider uptake of CPR training.
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CPR training must include info on success rates, & explain when NOT to attempt it. CPR is entirely appropriate when the heart stops first: it gives brain & other organs their best chance of preserving function. Early, effective CPR by trained people may save 1 in 5.
Learn CPR!
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Learn CPR!
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