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The Knowledge: Rider first aid

Mention first aid and most people think of CPR or dealing with cuts – knowing how to deal with those emergencies might just save a life. That’s why we’ve joined forces with LIVES, an emergency first responders service made up of trained personnel (including doctors, nurses and paramedics) who give up their time to help save lives. They’ve been over to Scootering HQ to share their wisdom, equipping us with the basic skills to save lives by the side of the road.

CPR

CPR, or more accurately cardiopulmonary resuscitation, is an essential and surprisingly straightforward life-saving technique which can be delivered safely and successfully by someone without any first aid training.

It’s incredibly important too. In the UK, the average survival from cardiac arrest out in the world (outside of

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