iPod - fashion statement, music maker, life-saver!

[Bob Crabtree]

iPods can be different things to different people - music player, revision helper, fashion accessory - but we've never before thought of them (or any other MP3 player) as being lifesavers. That does now have to be added to the list, though, following Sussex NHS amulance service making available for download seven small MP3 files containing first-aid advice.

The files give guidance on, among other things, wounds, fits, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and how to put an injured person into the best position for recovery. And, says Sussex ambulance service, they're fully up to date and comply with Resuscitation Council guidelines.

The scheme - the brain-child of Stuart Rutland, a paramedic and emergency-care practitoner based at Hove ambulance station - is aimed mainly at the huge number of people who've never found time to take a first-aid course.

More in this HEXUS.headline.

[Hans Voralberg]

As a first-aid i'm a bit skeptical bout this, just some audio file without real training migth actually harm those in need rather than help them, especially if you're panicking

[Bob Crabtree]

Please read the news story.

This makes quite clear that these files are intended for people to listen to in advance of any emergency - and things that, hopefully, will make more people undertake a course of first-aid training.

Bob

[MegaManExtreme2]

Looks like the Ipod (video) is a multi-use device, Music player, video player, photo album (or viewer), e-book reader and now a life-saver. is there anything the Ipod can't do?