Crash call.

Date:
1977
  • Film

About this work

Description

Starts with a simulated heart attack in a male patient on the ward, the actions which the staff do around the sudden emergency and how they identify a cardiac arrest. Very much of its time; with hospital switchboards and a doctor on call with a shortwave radio. Focuses on correct procedures (cardiac massage) and their rationale for working (on a skeleton/model). An increasing number of medical personnel appear after the call goes out. A staff nurse talks to camera emphasing the need for health staff to know the correct cardiac procedures for their ward.

Publication/Creation

England, 1977.

Physical description

1 film reel (14 min.) : sound, colour ; 16 mm

Creator/production credits

Devised by Dr John Edwards and Dr Malcolm Yorston, consultant anaesthetists with the co-operation of the staff of Southampton General Hospital. Department of Teaching Media, University of Southampton for Wessex Regional Health Authority with the support of Avon Medicals Ltd. Photography and editing, Graham Geddes; sound Steve Birnage, Assistant Ashley Rowe. Commentary spoken by Peter Macaan. Directed by Roger Lambert.

Copyright note

University of Southampton

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Where to find it

  • Location Access
    Closed stores
    BMA759
    Can't be requested

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