Critical Care on the City Streets With Advanced Paramedic Kevin Cuddon

One of the stars of the BBC TV series Ambulance, Advanced Paramedic, Kevin Cuddon, talks to Alex about his role with the London Ambulance Service, responding to the most seriously ill or injured across the captial.

He discusses his training in critical care, supporting other paramedics in decision making and attending calls to cardiac arrests, mental health crises and complex maternity cases.

He also gives Alex a refresher in how to deliver CPR, too.

Content warning: contains references to suicide, mental health, medical procedures, end of life care, death

In the UK, the Samaritans can be contacted on 116 123. In the US, the National Suicide Prevention Hotline is 1-800-273-8255. In Australia, the crisis support service Lifeline is on 13 11 14. Hotlines in other countries can be found here.

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