Ben Weedon Station Manager DSFRS

ALT Pink background with red text reading 'Learn the difference: Cardiac arrest vs Heart attack' and a black line illustration of a heart.

ALT Title: "Think of it like problems in your house." Description: The image explains that heart attacks and cardiac arrests are different issues, like household problems. It uses the analogy of a clogged sink and a power cut, emphasising they require different solutions. The text mentions that while the terms are often used interchangeably, they refer to separate medical events. A simple red outline of a house is included as an icon.

ALT Title: "A heart attack is like a plumbing issue." Description: The image compares a heart attack to a clogged sink, explaining that it happens when an artery supplying the heart with blood gets blocked. It clarifies that the person remains alive but needs urgent medical attention. The image has a red icon of a water faucet with a droplet, reinforcing the plumbing analogy.

ALT Title: "A sudden cardiac arrest is like an electrical issue." Description: This image compares cardiac arrest to a sudden power cut, where the heart stops beating, and breathing becomes abnormal or ceases. It describes cardiac arrest as a medical emergency requiring immediate CPR and expert care. A red outline of a house with a lightning bolt inside represents the electrical analogy.

ALT An emergency responder in a high-visibility orange jacket pushes a stretcher toward an ambulance. The background is blurred, emphasising motion. Bold white text on a red banner reads, "Look after yourself to look after others." Below, additional text encourages visiting an online resource for first responder wellbeing.