8-year-old bravely calls 999 and saves his mum's life

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  • Опубліковано 5 жов 2024
  • Mitchell Taylor, from Chesterfield, Derbyshire, immediately called for an ambulance when he realized his mum, Lauren, was poorly, and proceeded to follow instructions from our 999 call handler to carry out a stroke test. This is that phone call.

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  • @kdsfhkljfnsdfo1323
    @kdsfhkljfnsdfo1323 5 років тому +44415

    Okay but _a German Shepherd and a Chihuahua_
    What a combination

    • @Jesus-kz2lz
      @Jesus-kz2lz 5 років тому +1028

      N Craft [NEW ACCOUNT] Both some spooky dogs considering how hostile both can be to new people especially the chihuahua

    • @amxjxn859
      @amxjxn859 5 років тому +2182

      One is cute and one is a killing machine -
      The chihuahua

    • @AnimaMik
      @AnimaMik 5 років тому +583

      Kinda reminds me of that comic with the little white cat and the veteran army dog

    • @billieshomies8381
      @billieshomies8381 5 років тому +305

      AnimaMike pixie and brutus

    • @AnimaMik
      @AnimaMik 5 років тому +74

      @@billieshomies8381 Yeah, that one.

  • @litrallynotmebruh9531
    @litrallynotmebruh9531 6 років тому +26766

    He did a great job on the stroke test

  • @mulhall2121
    @mulhall2121 4 роки тому +13675

    Kid: "We've got a German Shepard..."
    999 thinks: (The boys can handle that)
    Kid: and a Chihuahua.
    999 (begins sweating): "Right, so I'm going to need you to put those away for me"

    • @snehathomas1820
      @snehathomas1820 4 роки тому +750

      this made me laugh so hard

    • @metra8604
      @metra8604 4 роки тому +222

      LMAOOO

    • @MJAY-N7129
      @MJAY-N7129 4 роки тому +117

      Hahahah 😂😂 this comment had me in laughing fits

    • @merilehoomanrat5570
      @merilehoomanrat5570 4 роки тому +131

      Chihuahuas are so hypper; -; all they do is run bark sleep and lick and annoy in a good way 😂atleast that's what I can say from me having a mini chihuahua xdd

    • @crucifyme4025
      @crucifyme4025 4 роки тому +37

      Underrated comment

  • @yentlvanbreugel
    @yentlvanbreugel 5 років тому +14308

    Thats a young boy well raised. He knew that when something wasnt right to call, thats amazing.

    • @itspenguin7187
      @itspenguin7187 5 років тому +95

      Yeah any kid would call 999 in an emergency it’s kind of something that everyone knows how to do. However I still applaud him in his calmness in the situation.

    • @finevocalsonly
      @finevocalsonly 5 років тому +177

      @@itspenguin7187 That's not something you're born with, you can't know unless you've been taught

    • @gabrielbaumeister2498
      @gabrielbaumeister2498 5 років тому +36

      @@finevocalsonly but frankly, most of the kids are taught that. I'd be surprised if I ever heard a child in a modernized country is not taught that

    • @itspenguin7187
      @itspenguin7187 5 років тому +6

      @@gabrielbaumeister2498 exactly, it's just something i know so well

    • @itspenguin7187
      @itspenguin7187 5 років тому +6

      @@finevocalsonlyI never said you were born with it, I said everyone knows how to do it. Keep in mind that I live in the american suburbs so my world views might be wrong :\

  • @jaelzion
    @jaelzion 6 років тому +35386

    Dispatcher had the little boy do a stroke test.

    • @monkeyhiko195
      @monkeyhiko195 6 років тому +1753

      Thanks captain

    • @rev1720
      @rev1720 6 років тому +1919

      Didnt know what exactly happen and why the dispatcher asked some weird question (that i never heard of until this video) and as they explaind it at the end i was like oooh!! thank you for explaining also :)

    • @arfahbari7106
      @arfahbari7106 6 років тому +86

      jaelzion ohhhhh thanks

    • @zzak3556
      @zzak3556 6 років тому +1079

      @@callum3743 don't be rude, some people didn't know. Like me.

    • @hanasophie7801
      @hanasophie7801 6 років тому +28

      That's what I was thinking?

  • @Olivia-yb6rr
    @Olivia-yb6rr 4 роки тому +3121

    I'm 14 and my dad had a stroke a few days ago.. I was there. I was asleep and I woke up to him calling me and my 11 year old brother weakly, he sounded super drunk but I knew something was wrong because my dad doesn't drink. I heard my brother walk into his room and I just heard silence, my dad and brother are crazy, if it was normal they'd be laughing and playing, whatever. I hopped out of bed and I ran into his room, and him saying, 'Help, I can't move my arm!'. Only one side of his mouth was talking. I instantly knew what the fuck was happening, I don't know why I knew, maybe some TV shows I have watched or maybe I researched strokes one time. My brother stood there, with tears flowing from his eyes and I said, 'Oh god! I'm gonna call an ambulance!' I was panicking, trying to hold in my tears but it felt like my whole world had come crashing down. My mum was diagnosed with a terminal brain tumour about 5 months ago, and she was in hospital (and she is currently.) I can't lose my dad too. I called the ambulance and told them my dad was having a stroke, they asked similar questions in this video which I answered. They sent an ambulance and I cuddled my dad for a little while, his breath was shaking. I got up and told my brother to stay with my dad while I ran barefoot and in my pyjamas to neighbours we were close with and told them what was happening. The ambulance arrived fast and he was taken away, I said my byes to him and waited in my house crying until my grandparents arrived to take care of me and my brother. My dad is doing fine now, he stayed on call with me for 45 minutes on the phone yesterday and we video called today. It has only been 3 or 4 days and he's doing so well, he still can't move the left side of his body but in his mind he's doing amazing, he's still making jokes and worrying about bills, work etc. But yeah, it was so fucking scary, I'm working my way through it though. Don't know if anyone will read this, but yeah, that's my story :P

    • @iHeartStuffedAnimals
      @iHeartStuffedAnimals 4 роки тому +201

      I'm so sorry you had to experience that 😦 I hope you and everyone else is doing fine

    • @Olivia-yb6rr
      @Olivia-yb6rr 4 роки тому +170

      iHeartStuffedAnimals thank you so much for reading

    • @iHeartStuffedAnimals
      @iHeartStuffedAnimals 4 роки тому +74

      @@Olivia-yb6rr I'm glad to hear! I think you guys are strong and will get through this! Best of luck 🍀🍀🍀

    • @angeline_27
      @angeline_27 4 роки тому +77

      That is a very scary experience. I hope your family is doing well.

    • @datmangotho9618
      @datmangotho9618 4 роки тому +78

      You were so brave in that situation, I’m glad your dad is doing better, I hope both your parents will be in better conditions soon

  • @mdowling9303
    @mdowling9303 5 років тому +11635

    For those wondering, the phrase "The early bird catches the worm" is preferred as it stretches all the muscle groups in the mouth, in case not all of them are affected.

    • @stuartwayne4978
      @stuartwayne4978 5 років тому +777

      In fact, I WAS wondering about the use of that particular phrase. Thanks for that pearl of wisdom.

    • @sofiaruhh300
      @sofiaruhh300 5 років тому +121

      I need to know a proper phrase in Spanish then 🤔

    • @valery_iribe
      @valery_iribe 5 років тому +67

      @@sofiaruhh300 yo también quiero saber xd

    • @Jocelynex
      @Jocelynex 5 років тому +178

      Sofía Gh it can be any simple sentence, you just wanna make sure that they can repeat it without messing up their words because people with strokes can have slurred speech or struggle with words and conversation.

    • @JANICKGMO_
      @JANICKGMO_ 5 років тому +46

      @@2eleven48 ? I dont get your comment. Whats so hard about that sentence?

  • @gerrybigbe935
    @gerrybigbe935 5 років тому +4448

    The boy was raised very well. But can we give some credit to The dispatcher!?

    • @violet7092
      @violet7092 5 років тому +81

      gerry bigbe to be fair that’s his job but yeah he was very good

    • @dublinius
      @dublinius 4 роки тому +112

      The dispatcher was fantastic, but it is what he's trained to do. The boy had no training...

    • @wiccanloverkris
      @wiccanloverkris 4 роки тому +44

      Definitely. Mine was invaluable when I called them when my 4 month old was struggling to breath, she had an ambulance with us within minutes.

    • @cl0udnel
      @cl0udnel 4 роки тому +9

      For what? Doing his job? There's a bunch of other dispatchers who dont get recognized and/or appreciated once the police arrives.

    • @AKARUIEXE
      @AKARUIEXE 3 роки тому +24

      Violet you’d be surprised how 911 operators act and their supposed to be trained it’s quite sad to hear

  • @denas1983
    @denas1983 3 роки тому +1025

    He literally shaved sacred minutes off his mum's diagnosis, and the team was able to go in knowing pretty much what to expect. That's beyond wonderful. What a brave helper he was!

    • @nodrvgs
      @nodrvgs 3 роки тому +3

      ikr, man is exceptional at his job

    • @CheesyCore
      @CheesyCore 3 роки тому +5

      definitely, it is immediate obvious to them that it's a damage in the right hemisphere, possible SCI
      they can organize the required tools to handle her without hurting her neck, without needing to confirm it first

    • @kogi1051
      @kogi1051 2 роки тому +1

      I want to like this but it’s at 666 likes...

    • @hagamapama
      @hagamapama Рік тому +4

      Young man may grow into a good EMT or policeman, he seems to have that calmness that is needed.

  • @elisarich7107
    @elisarich7107 6 років тому +6738

    When I heard the “can she smile on both sides equally?” No
    I was like oh shit.

    • @pamelatherambla3000
      @pamelatherambla3000 6 років тому +612

      That's when I knew she had a stroke.

    • @CalipsoSarah
      @CalipsoSarah 6 років тому +71

      Same here

    • @pamelatherambla3000
      @pamelatherambla3000 5 років тому +156

      I know someone who had a stoke and his whole side of his face doesn't move so when he smiles its only on one side.

    • @gore1840
      @gore1840 5 років тому +25

      pamela the rambla same here! I saved my grandma once on a sezer

    • @lmaoroflcopter
      @lmaoroflcopter 4 роки тому +21

      @@pamelatherambla3000 or bells palsy. Which is why the rest of the checks are needed.

  • @InfiniteBeautyOfficial
    @InfiniteBeautyOfficial 5 років тому +12078

    This gentleman who answered the emergency call could teach scumbags here in thr U.S how to properly help someone in an emergency case

    • @HannsGruber
      @HannsGruber 5 років тому +1563

      US version:
      911: Whats your emergency?
      --Hi my mom can't talk and shes crying
      911: Put your mom on the phone
      --She cant -- she can't talk
      911: Where are you?
      --At home
      911: Whos with you?
      --My mom
      911: Put her on the phone
      *mom dies*

    • @tiermax1629
      @tiermax1629 5 років тому +228

      HannsGruber I’m dying 😂😂😂 but literally though

    • @dane3365
      @dane3365 5 років тому +22

      @@HannsGruber 😂😂😂😂

    • @the_real_littlepinkhousefly
      @the_real_littlepinkhousefly 5 років тому +216

      I don't know where in the US you live, but I'm very grateful for the dispatcher who got me help when I had a heart attack several years ago. My son (who was 19 at the time) called, and they were very helpful and professional and got the ambulance to my house quickly. They were part of the team that saved my life, and I'm thankful for them.

    • @tushargrover2010
      @tushargrover2010 5 років тому +172

      littlepinkhousefly not all dispatchers are the same, but mostly it has been seen that US dispatchers are very lazy. It’s good that you were lucky enough to get a good help from the dispatcher, but not all people are able to get that.

  • @warriorbard
    @warriorbard 4 роки тому +797

    This kid was so calm and articulate. Mama's raising him right.

    • @UCCJGUY
      @UCCJGUY 3 роки тому +18

      It's a very British thing though. They aren't as dramatic as Americans.

    • @EterPuralis
      @EterPuralis 3 роки тому +17

      @@UCCJGUY it really isn't nation specific, trust me, i call and bug people for a living 😅

    • @Lezappen
      @Lezappen 3 роки тому +3

      As a kid, at school, we're taught at that age to stay calm.

  • @yallugly9511
    @yallugly9511 5 років тому +30438

    this is completely off topic but their accent is so calming to me and I’m not sure why

    • @veritywilcox9960
      @veritywilcox9960 5 років тому +659

      y’all ugly by any chance are you American? 😂

    • @yallugly9511
      @yallugly9511 5 років тому +294

      Verity Wilcox yep lmfao

    • @555cissors
      @555cissors 5 років тому +436

      It's British, if you ask.

    • @veritywilcox9960
      @veritywilcox9960 5 років тому +228

      cha cha real smooth it’s from Bolton (English)

    • @Narittii
      @Narittii 5 років тому +332

      @@veritywilcox9960 not only Americans - it's pretty enjoyable for me too, though im not from America:P

  • @francescopham
    @francescopham 5 років тому +4479

    It's amazing how quick the dispatcher's judgement is about her mum having a stroke

    • @JANICKGMO_
      @JANICKGMO_ 5 років тому +228

      Those are obvious signs of a stroke, mom was lucky to have such obvious symptoms otherwise he might not have been able to judge it this quick which could have lead to the death of her.
      Also a tip:
      If someones having a stroke or heart attack give them at least 300mg aspirin immediately.
      Make sure that they chew it otherwise it wont work fast enough
      Side note: Aspirin can be dangerous in case of a hemmorhage

    • @JANICKGMO_
      @JANICKGMO_ 5 років тому +9

      @Emocaide never heard of FAST. Do you care to explain?

    • @JANICKGMO_
      @JANICKGMO_ 5 років тому +20

      @Emocaide oh okay makes sense. Thanks

    • @ianmoseley9910
      @ianmoseley9910 5 років тому +10

      Lot of trainng

    • @unrequiteddreams91
      @unrequiteddreams91 5 років тому +130

      @@JANICKGMO_ shouldn't give aspirin for a potential stroke. You don't know if it's a haemmorhagic stroke, or a (thrombosis/embolism) blood clot stroke.
      If it's haemorrhagic, you could cause more damage.
      But for a heart attack, yes. Aspirin under the tongue.

  • @riyasood825
    @riyasood825 5 років тому +518

    If anyone is ever in a situation where they need to do a stroke test we’re actually taught in Lifeguarding not to tell the victim to raise their arms. This is so they don’t panic if they see that they can’t lift an arm up. Instead hold both their hands and tell them to squeeze your hand as hard as they can, it’s the same test and will give you the same results without stressing the victim out more.

    • @kittylogan9006
      @kittylogan9006 3 роки тому +6

      how can sqeezing your hands give you the right reading , hands above head .

    • @kabukimono1076
      @kabukimono1076 3 роки тому +91

      @@kittylogan9006 if one of the patient's hand can't squeeze your hand it would tell you that they can't control that part of the body (without the patient freaking out about the fact that they can't move that part of the body).

    • @pullybungieharder
      @pullybungieharder 3 роки тому +18

      And some of us have arthritis or frozen shoulders.

    • @kurootsuki3326
      @kurootsuki3326 3 роки тому +15

      @@kittylogan9006 its the motor control centre in the brain that's affected contralaterally, any muscle on one side of the body opposite the brain lesion would be affected lol

    • @darkacadpresenceinblood
      @darkacadpresenceinblood 3 роки тому +21

      That actually makes sense and I like that they care about the patients' feelings :) (might just be that an anxious person is harder to work with but still I think it's a kind gesture to switch the arm test to this)

  • @suechurchill7128
    @suechurchill7128 6 років тому +18058

    Who the hell would thumbs down this amazing kid?!?

  • @aaronmasters8855
    @aaronmasters8855 6 років тому +9164

    Wow, what a talented young boy... He deserves an award for sure. Well done to you all.

    • @lewiswebster7975
      @lewiswebster7975 6 років тому +79

      how is he talented for calling 999 and asking his mum questions

    • @asfasfaf5365
      @asfasfaf5365 6 років тому +227

      The same way a new born is talented if it can lift its head. It isn't that difficult a task for somebody who has experience dealing with tragedies in life, but for an 8 year old child it's a little different. The fact that he could keep calm enough to carry out the stroke test I imagine is quite a rare skill for an 8 year old.

    • @samykpatersyn4516
      @samykpatersyn4516 6 років тому +8

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    • @tf2anti963
      @tf2anti963 5 років тому +5

      @@samykpatersyn4516 no

    • @AwakensYT
      @AwakensYT 5 років тому +17

      Kewana Nedd that’s what you think not every kid is like that

  • @macattack4
    @macattack4 4 роки тому +312

    But can we talk about how great the dispatcher was, as well? He kept Mitchell calm and walked him through all the steps in the stroke test. And Mitchell did fantastically!

  • @rayh592
    @rayh592 5 років тому +6829

    As a stroke survivor, I ask everyone to share this.
    Seconds count.
    I was lucky, I'm still here.
    Not all strokes have all these symptoms, mine had none of these three.

    • @kidanyefru5293
      @kidanyefru5293 5 років тому +99

      Journey of a Lifetime what is it like? I don’t fully understand what a stroke is

    • @catchingnamjoonscrabs2737
      @catchingnamjoonscrabs2737 5 років тому +70

      Which symptoms did you have?

    • @adel7132
      @adel7132 5 років тому +181

      kidan yefru there are 2 types - 1. a blood clot blocks blood coming into your brain
      2. usually happens when the blood clot is removed and the blood that has been blocked flows right into your brain and the brain starts to drown. a damaged blood vessel in brain can also cause it if it cracks

    • @ousarlxsfjsbvbg8588
      @ousarlxsfjsbvbg8588 5 років тому +44

      luuna and if the blood clot reaches the brain it can turn into an entirely different problem too. Cerebral haemorrhaging or an aneurysm can occur then.

    • @tai3802
      @tai3802 5 років тому +56

      Story, if you don’t mind? Apologies if it’s too insensitive

  • @andreanalee445
    @andreanalee445 5 років тому +7030

    Title: “999”
    Americans: *confused screeching*

    • @andreanalee445
      @andreanalee445 5 років тому +50

      jmy I’m not trolling it’s just a joke lol

    • @noblethenewt
      @noblethenewt 5 років тому +331

      Me, a Canadian: **equally confused screeching**

    • @naritruwireve1381
      @naritruwireve1381 5 років тому +29

      @@noblethenewt same I just know the emergency number for canada...

    • @miaa9273
      @miaa9273 5 років тому +122

      112 here in sweden. About 20 or so years ago we had 90.000....way to many digits 😂

    • @bruhstfuu
      @bruhstfuu 5 років тому +55

      Here in Cyprus, Europe i think its 100 or 112 lol

  • @chokedonthedust
    @chokedonthedust 4 роки тому +809

    I have a feeling the dislikes are from the German Shepard and Chihuahua.

    • @YokoshimaOfficial
      @YokoshimaOfficial 4 роки тому +25

      Haha they were missing the action put away in a room.

    • @alexandraocean6756
      @alexandraocean6756 3 роки тому +7

      Me and my GSD live with my elderly disabled Nan... and her chihuahua 😂 so many times we’ve had the ambo out and they giggle at these two dogs barking at them from the other side of the glass door 😂 definitely the Chianina that’ll bite though!

    • @travellingcircus7658
      @travellingcircus7658 3 роки тому +2

      and their 535 alt accounts

  • @Cecloud69
    @Cecloud69 6 років тому +18873

    Is it just me or are the british way more calm in a situation like this then in other countries? (this is not meant to be offensive to anyone I swear.)
    Edit: Holy crap I forgot I even commented on this- thanks for the likes oml!

    • @eclipserisingsurfacelevel
      @eclipserisingsurfacelevel 5 років тому +1168

      No you're not being offensive. Out of all of the British 999 calls I have heard none of them had crying in them.

    • @DM-nw5lu
      @DM-nw5lu 5 років тому +736

      n Germany these calls are not available to the public to protect the privacy of the people involved but as far as the US versus the UK is concerned.. UK citizens do seem calmer.

    • @glb4010
      @glb4010 5 років тому +86

      Im Offended

    • @dahyunqwen5838
      @dahyunqwen5838 5 років тому +34

      Oh well thank you!

    • @rudy8409
      @rudy8409 5 років тому +60

      @@glb4010 dont get triggered bruh

  • @rodnexafla843
    @rodnexafla843 6 років тому +3114

    Seven people with blurry eyes clicked the dislike button

  • @afloat5418
    @afloat5418 4 роки тому +206

    That Operator was amazing. He kept him nice and calm and legit made him do a stroke test.

  • @khudejakamran5561
    @khudejakamran5561 5 років тому +1296

    This 8 year old saves his mother
    My 8 year old self: *cries while watching Lion King*

  • @digitalmemories5395
    @digitalmemories5395 6 років тому +1401

    My heart goes out to this amazing child, these videos sure do bring a tear to my eye, what a credit to the family

    • @Mimi-nh6sr
      @Mimi-nh6sr 5 років тому +2

      I am glad I wasn't the only one who teared up. Searched for your comment. I was about to think I get my period😂

    • @PeaseOfDeath
      @PeaseOfDeath 5 років тому +2

      Damn, I cried too

  • @oisinmtom
    @oisinmtom 4 роки тому +108

    Instant stroke procedure that shows the level of training of being able to interpret someone not talking and crying as a possible stroke within seconds

  • @englahimla9451
    @englahimla9451 6 років тому +655

    My grandpa got a stroke when me (10 years at the time) and my little sister (9 years then) were sleeping over for the night. It was a really sad experience, and I was told to stay with my grandpa while my grandma called 112 (the emergency phone number in Sweden). Sadly, he didn't survive the stroke and died during the night a few days later in the hospital. I never got to say goodbye to my grandpa before he passed, as it happened so quickly. The last thing he said though before passing away was my grandma's name - she was the love of his life and meant everything to him. Perhaps if I had learnt the signs earlier I could've acted quicker, or at least done _something_ , but things are the way they are. I'm glad that it ended better for other people at least though. Hugs to everyone watching this video!

    • @gtrrohit5078
      @gtrrohit5078 6 років тому +37

      sorry for your loss.

    • @Pompom-xy3uu
      @Pompom-xy3uu 5 років тому +23

      Sorry for your loss...

    • @FadirDungeon
      @FadirDungeon 5 років тому +12

      Det var inte ditt fel. Man kan inte förvänta sig att en 10 åring ska känna igen tecknen på en stroke.

    • @Trasslet87
      @Trasslet87 5 років тому +2

      Jag beklagar verkligen och är så ledsen för er skull. ❤️ Men kom ihåg att det inte var ditt fel, när man är 10 är det helt naturligt att inte veta vad tecknen för en stroke är. ❤️ Jag är säker på att du gjorde ditt allra bästa och att din farfar/morfar var stolt över dig. ❤️❤️❤️

    • @SweetCeeCee7434
      @SweetCeeCee7434 5 років тому +4

      Engla Himla Aww I’m so sorry for your loss D:

  • @specsa.1426
    @specsa.1426 3 роки тому +83

    Imagine what’s going through her mind as she realizes she’s having a stroke and only her young kids are with her. My heart goes out to the family!! I hope the kid is proud of himself.

  • @brushingteethisimportant9934
    @brushingteethisimportant9934 4 роки тому +95

    Like my brother when he saved my dads life when he was like 9 years old when my dad had a heart attack and he called an ambulance. He stayed home from school that day because he had stomach pain and i'm not sure anymore if that was a coincidence. I was 5 when shit happened and i don't remember most things so glad my brother was at home. My dad is alive and he's doing good. (Even when the doctor told my mother that we should enjoy this christmas (2005) because it would be our last christmas together. Well he's still alive 2020, bitch! 😂)
    I didn't want to talk over it this long so i'm sorry x) i'm not having any trauma and my dad is doing good :) thx for reading

    • @randomhuman3687
      @randomhuman3687 4 роки тому +1

      Cool

    • @HisAudacity
      @HisAudacity 4 роки тому +4

      Lord be with y'all ♥️

    • @thesaladolla
      @thesaladolla 4 роки тому +1

      that's a pretty epic story, glad to hear your dad is doing good. stay healthy out there

  • @VeNuS2910
    @VeNuS2910 6 років тому +234

    the operator and the kid really did a good job.

  • @Sarge92
    @Sarge92 5 років тому +402

    "ACTING FAST IF SOMEONE IS HAVING A STROKE COULD SAVE THERE LIFE"
    fast is actually the pneumonic for how to diagnose and what to do in a stroke
    F - face have they slumped on one side of the face
    A - arms can they raise and maintain both arms
    S - speach are they having troubles speaking
    T - t time to call 999 if you or someone is expiriancing 1 or more of theese symptoms

    • @jamesliggins891
      @jamesliggins891 5 років тому +9

      *mnemonic

    • @an_insignificant_being
      @an_insignificant_being 5 років тому +7

      Time is actualy to write the time it happened

    • @tree8821
      @tree8821 5 років тому +1

      T is for writing down the time in which it happened

    • @Hb1290Logos
      @Hb1290Logos 4 роки тому +5

      Legend27 it can mean both, the version I’ve seen is “time to call for help”

    • @cloud3860
      @cloud3860 4 роки тому

      James Liggins it’s *pneumonic

  • @purselmer5931
    @purselmer5931 4 роки тому +37

    Damn there's a reason for the "keep calm and carry on" thing w/the Brits! Well done!

  • @amberblyledge7859
    @amberblyledge7859 5 років тому +86

    I think some of America's operators could learn a few things from how exemplary both handled it. Amazing to both.

  • @isabellaworster7714
    @isabellaworster7714 5 років тому +106

    So much respect for the emergency services, it’s amazing how calm they stay.

  • @andrapieptea7031
    @andrapieptea7031 4 роки тому +32

    For an 8 year old boy he was very calm, didn't cry, didn't panic, and listened to the operator. Only 8 years old!

    • @hagamapama
      @hagamapama Рік тому

      Indeed. The boy's ability to follow instructions may have lessened the impact of the stroke by allowing the EMTs not to have to waste time with diagnostics.

  • @liz6595
    @liz6595 4 роки тому +15

    Imagine having a stroke and having your young son come down and you being unable to speak.
    She was probably so upset because she realized she was going to die.
    That's so scary to think about.
    That kid is brilliant for knowing what to do and realizing something was wrong.
    It's amazing how calm he was and the dispatcher .

  • @barbara_018
    @barbara_018 5 років тому +28

    Wow this kid is seriously amazing! I actually had the same situation happen to me when I was 15 with my dad, we were the only ones at home and I was in my room when I heard my dad calling me... I went to the living room and found him on the floor with his left side paralyzed... And I was a crying mess while calling for the ambulance and my mom... Not half as calm as this kid! It's honestly a terrifying experience to have... I still remember how they came and took him and the 20 minutes that we were waiting for the ambulance.

  • @JuliA-cc5vm
    @JuliA-cc5vm 4 роки тому +2

    A way better dispatcher than the 911 calls I’ve heard in America!

  • @arvin6606
    @arvin6606 5 років тому +65

    The moment that kids says his mum just fall and started crying, i know that the lady is having a stroke. Very good job for this kid calmly and bravely calling 999 to help his mum.
    Respect ❤

  • @jaymebraden1994
    @jaymebraden1994 6 років тому +757

    The 2 dislikes are Umbridge and Voldemort 😂

  • @adanmartin5093
    @adanmartin5093 4 роки тому +18

    What a smart young boy! I know his mom is so proud. How quickly he responded most definitely saved her life and he was so calm and collected about it, promptly asking the questions and not hesitating a second! Absolutely amazing!!

  • @amandaloves1d8
    @amandaloves1d8 5 років тому +16

    for those of you who don’t know, the boy’s mom was having a stroke. the things the dispatcher said to do are tests for a stroke. to remember the signs and symptoms of a stroke, remember the acronym FAST
    F- facial drooping (one side of the face is not equal with the other side)
    A- arm weakness (one arm is weaker than the other)
    S- speech difficulty (having trouble saying simple phrases such as “the early bird gets the worm” or “you can’t teach an old dog new tricks”)
    T- time (if the person presents with some or all of these signs and symptoms, it’s time to call emergency services IMMEDIATELY. the faster a stroke patient gets to the hospital, the better)

    • @hisss
      @hisss 4 роки тому

      Time stands for noting the time symptoms started, which helps diagnosis. Obviously, do call immediately, but that's not what the T represents. Always note the time it started.

  • @bro0ke_lyn794
    @bro0ke_lyn794 5 років тому +11

    I really like the dispatchers voice it’s very calming ;-;

  • @kristaw2686
    @kristaw2686 3 роки тому +2

    What a great 999 operator. 👍

  • @haiderimam8021
    @haiderimam8021 5 років тому +11

    I'm 24 and still scare of talk to any call center or helpline instead rather choose messaging. Kudos to that kid!

  • @tgraceacc1373
    @tgraceacc1373 4 роки тому +8

    i love how he was comforting him and being very calm my heart

  • @fivehundredlux
    @fivehundredlux 4 роки тому +2

    This man just got an 8 yr old to do a stroke test wow that is one smart child!

  • @claytech
    @claytech 4 роки тому +9

    1:36 the tone change in the operator’s voice when the boy says he has a German Shepard and a chihuahua. ❤️

  • @MzNewYork80
    @MzNewYork80 6 років тому +53

    I'm so proud of him and I don't know him! I hope mom was okay in the end.

  •  4 роки тому +1

    Never,ever had a problem with the 999 service! Very cool and professional.

  • @x._cookienutella._x4629
    @x._cookienutella._x4629 4 роки тому +8

    He did an amazing job bless his littel heart 💕😭

  • @somethingtosay1119
    @somethingtosay1119 4 роки тому +17

    I cried so much listening to this it took me back to when I was 14 in 8th grade home alone with my dad waiting for him to feel better to go get my mom a Mother’s Day gift and he dropped right infront of me and that was it he just seized and died in my arms on the bathroom floor this was over ten years ago and Iam still not ok stupid strokes

    • @glynnwright1699
      @glynnwright1699 4 роки тому +7

      Something similar happened to me, a lot longer than ten years ago and it still haunts me. It is important that you understand that there is nothing you could have done, it is not your fault in any way.
      You will never be 'OK,' but you can put that horrible memory in its place and stop it causing you to make decisions that are not best for you. I would strongly suggest talking to a therapist about it, if you haven't done so; sharing the scar with someone you know will not help you put it in context and it has the potential to cause you a lot of pain down the road, without outside help.
      I understand what you have gone through, and the many others who have been a witness to such events. Happy Christmas, God bless you and keep you safe.

    • @YZee-ij1uv
      @YZee-ij1uv 2 місяці тому

      So sorry for your loss. Sending much love ❤

  • @Captain-Axeman
    @Captain-Axeman 4 роки тому +2

    Give this kid a fucking medal! They fucking earned it.

  • @cxffeelxvv9879
    @cxffeelxvv9879 4 роки тому +3

    That kid is so brave!When I was 9, my mom fell down the stairs, she has perment spine damage.And I was so scared, I had
    To call my grandad to help, And he passed away recently...Bless that kid

  • @Toffnm
    @Toffnm 3 роки тому +16

    Man: "I'm organising help for her now ok."
    Auto captions: I'm organising hell for an hour, ok?

  • @faithvanhope6214
    @faithvanhope6214 3 роки тому +2

    That kid is a hero and the 999 dispatcher is too. Both were amazing on this call!

  • @koalathebeast995
    @koalathebeast995 5 років тому +8

    I remember when my grandma had a stoke, so glad she's still here with me today.

  • @ahhhhhhhhhhhh6013
    @ahhhhhhhhhhhh6013 4 роки тому +3

    Wow! The operator was very clear with his words and made sure the little boy understood. Very experienced at his job and if it was a different operator the mother may have not made it.

  • @dhayaneshvelusamy2621
    @dhayaneshvelusamy2621 Рік тому +1

    That kid is very well spoken for his age

  • @EmmaCieKocha
    @EmmaCieKocha 5 років тому +7

    My mom just had a stroke 2 weeks ago, I'm proud of this boy. Really, every second matters..

    • @Kristiina_J
      @Kristiina_J 3 роки тому

      Hope your mom is okay now, my mom had a stroke 10 years ago when I was a teenager. She's okay nowadays, just tired sometimes and sleeps alot❤❤

  • @garethjones54
    @garethjones54 6 років тому +92

    These make me so happy to know little kids have big minds! :) I hope his mum gets better

  • @katel7309
    @katel7309 4 роки тому +1

    love the way children add their pets on!

  • @martinweafer3939
    @martinweafer3939 5 років тому +6

    What a brilliant man to have for a son. Well done.

  • @lucasa1849
    @lucasa1849 5 років тому +13

    Props to the kid but also props to the guy, he did a really good job calmly instructing.

  • @gamingstraub3870
    @gamingstraub3870 4 роки тому +2

    Only in Britain can everyone be so calm during a seizure, big up boris

  • @snorlaxbutmakeitshiny3377
    @snorlaxbutmakeitshiny3377 4 роки тому +3

    Omg, he's 8 years old! He's so smart and stayed so calm! Omg...

  • @martia9176
    @martia9176 5 років тому +8

    What a good little boy! So brave how he didnt panic at all and knew to call 999. Raised right!

  • @davidsuttie4192
    @davidsuttie4192 4 роки тому +2

    An intelligent well raised kid and the wonderful NHS.. Have recently had good cause to use the ambulance service and the NHS.. I am in awe of how wonderful they were.. In these testing times please give respect and thanks to the wonderful work they do

  • @donnabella5499
    @donnabella5499 5 років тому +9

    I love my county Britain for how calm hey r in some situations like phone calls for 999 not for road traffic

    • @daviddavid9837
      @daviddavid9837 4 роки тому

      Not those who comment online for the Daily Mail. They can be wild.

  • @NishieNish
    @NishieNish 6 років тому +16

    This is just amazing. In our country the patient will probably be gone when the ambulance arrives ....

  • @mariamshaida9684
    @mariamshaida9684 5 років тому +1

    That little boy was so calm!

  • @Livin4Him...
    @Livin4Him... 5 років тому +8

    Well done Mitchell. Hats off to the mom that raised such a bright caring son. Hope mom's okay now. 🙏💕

  • @Natalie-ok3ys
    @Natalie-ok3ys 6 років тому +46

    What a brave little boy ❣️

  • @namishbaranwal3522
    @namishbaranwal3522 3 роки тому +1

    "Ambulance, is the patient breathing?". I am truly impressed by this.

  • @lizb853
    @lizb853 4 роки тому +6

    Mitchell,
    You were brilliantly amazing, beautiful clear andwers to the controllers questions, and nice and calm whilst you looked after your mum
    You helped save her life, and that's for sure.
    She must be SO proud of you, and I don't ofcourse know what you want to be later on when you grow up completely, but I think that you'd make a
    FABULOUS doctor.
    Well done you.

  • @Laura......
    @Laura...... 6 років тому +23

    Why are listeners questioning the number 999?
    999 was the 1st ever emergency number in 1937. In the UK. other countries have different numbers too.

    • @anandadaquino3604
      @anandadaquino3604 5 років тому

      No idea. Hahahaha, in Brazil is 190, for example.

    • @Idontknowwhattogobyheh
      @Idontknowwhattogobyheh 5 років тому +2

      @@ErniLandia I'm American and I can agree, I'm surrounded by idiotic capitalist who think they're the center of the world and they have to be right because they saw it on TV once or watched one documentary back in high school

    • @bella.m266
      @bella.m266 5 років тому

      Yeah 112 in the Netherlands

    • @czech_ring
      @czech_ring 5 років тому

      @@bella.m266 that is the emergancy number of most europe

    • @bella.m266
      @bella.m266 5 років тому

      helpmeineedagoodusername bouncybouncy yeah ik

  • @nadapenny8592
    @nadapenny8592 3 роки тому +1

    This 999 operator is way more competent than any 911 operator I've ever spoken to. I hope that my experience is unusual and that this gets a flood of comments disagreeing.

  • @sugarkitty2008
    @sugarkitty2008 5 років тому +11

    My mum had a stroke march last year. It wasn't a major one and I'm an adult. The standard stroke test showed normal, but it was the other signs that caused me to suspect. She was high risk for heart attack or stroke so I'd always been watching out. One of her legs was stiff and weak. Had a hard time moving it. On the same side she had pins and needles. She often gets p&n from stress but along with the leg it worried me. She could raise her arms fine, but when I asked he to do legs she couldn't. She's very stubborn so I said about calling an ambulance but she said it was just stress. So I said lets at least call 111 (the non-emergency and advice number), to see what they say.
    They sent an ambulance.
    While waiting, I noticed she was pretty tired, not quite with it, which concerned me more. In the ambulance I tried lightening the mood with a joke, but she didn't understand I was even telling her one. She always laughed at my jokes.
    What was rather scary about this situation, was she was over at my sisters house when she started getting these symptoms. My sister didn't connect it to stroke at all. So if I hadn't been there when she got home, the stroke could have gotten much worse, causing severe brain damage or even death. Lucky the damage wasn't too bad. She couldn't move around much for a long time (had physical therapy) and she's lost some memory. She also doesn't understand some things like she used to. But it could have been so much worse.
    I feel the symptoms of stroke need to be made more aware to the public. It's not just speech, smile and arms. There are other signs for small strokes to the earliest signs of the major ones.

    • @Pwecko
      @Pwecko 4 роки тому

      Yes, my mum had a series of mini strokes that had similar effects but didn't show the classic stroke symptoms. It's not easy to diagnose them. My mum lost a lot of her memory too.

  • @golden701
    @golden701 5 років тому +140

    911 calls be like
    kid: my dad has been run over by A car
    991: what colour is the headlight?

    • @elenac-mc4dw
      @elenac-mc4dw 5 років тому +32

      Goldenlamaboi its to distract the kid instead of waiting

    • @signbear999
      @signbear999 5 років тому +6

      no it's a stroke test

    • @kdmedia1534
      @kdmedia1534 5 років тому +4

      Exactly, that’s 911 calls. 999 calls the operator actually knows how to speak to people and solve a situation.

    • @kdmedia1534
      @kdmedia1534 5 років тому +1

      max1072 True

    • @Hetsu..
      @Hetsu.. 5 років тому +2

      The color is red. Prob from my dads guts splattered on it

  • @Portrait_ninja
    @Portrait_ninja 4 роки тому +2

    As a former 911 dispatcher it's super important to keep calm like he was doing and staying on the line with the child until a crew got there. NEVER leave a child alone until someone gets there.

    • @thisorthat7626
      @thisorthat7626 4 роки тому

      Renee Lauzon, thank you for that information. I think being a 911/999 dispatcher must be an emotionally difficult job even though you know you are helping people. Thank you, and blessings to you.

  • @livebright7437
    @livebright7437 5 років тому +196

    Damn 2 minutes. If you do this in America you’ll have to wait 10+ minutes and the person would likely die by then.

    • @tabitha9723
      @tabitha9723 5 років тому +34

      And it’s free here too

    • @kdmedia1534
      @kdmedia1534 5 років тому +9

      Tabitha Domino That’s an important part.

    • @kdmedia1534
      @kdmedia1534 5 років тому +8

      Myrm Ants Nope, all costs money.

    • @anniedownum451
      @anniedownum451 5 років тому +12

      @Myrm Ants I believe they dispatch an ambulance immediately and take care of the patient before money is even thought about. The ambulance cost is taken care of with the hospital bills after the patient has either been released or has passed. I'm not positive but I'm pretty sure that's how it works.

    • @saintciel
      @saintciel 5 років тому +24

      Wtf? You PAY for an emergency service? How does that make any sense?

  • @josi7690
    @josi7690 Рік тому +2

    Well done Mitchell. You were braver than I would be.

  • @pokepotatobear7550
    @pokepotatobear7550 4 роки тому +14

    These effects hit me once and they thought I was having a stroke turns out it was just a hmmipligic migraine
    I count myself lucky but I lost half my memory for 24 hours

    • @cyan7460
      @cyan7460 3 роки тому +1

      Jesus thats fucking horrifying

  • @jkscam4813
    @jkscam4813 4 роки тому +33

    this 8 yearold: saves mother from stroke
    me 8 years old: “mOmm whEres mY ipAd!”

    • @oliviatouba9313
      @oliviatouba9313 4 роки тому +5

      Ipads didn't exist when I was 8, lol.

    • @Daesma999
      @Daesma999 4 роки тому +1

      you guys got ipads? :D

  • @iTzCorey
    @iTzCorey 2 роки тому +1

    Not even a slight sense of fear or panic in his voice....most would freeze in this situation so well done Mitchell.

  • @catwhisperer7655
    @catwhisperer7655 6 років тому +35

    That was great. Well done. Hope Mummy's fine.
    :)

  • @Cocoboi7
    @Cocoboi7 6 років тому +17

    Omg the paramedics reached there so soon , i wana live in a country like this we're priorities are taken seriously...

    • @thedangerstrangeruk
      @thedangerstrangeruk 5 років тому +3

      Actually they cut quite a bit of time off the video

    • @caitlingroves2053
      @caitlingroves2053 5 років тому

      @Oricand wow In England it takes probably max about 10 mins maybe 15-20 if traffic

    • @traktor321
      @traktor321 4 роки тому

      @Oricand 2o minutes,thats considered fast in some places 😀

  • @nikke808
    @nikke808 4 роки тому +1

    What a great 999 operator. No stupid questions, taking it calmly and not making the boy nerves.

  • @orlansmith6230
    @orlansmith6230 6 років тому +23

    Well done lad

  • @a.s8897
    @a.s8897 5 років тому +125

    The dislikes are from Australia, but It's not their fault.

    • @emetrxgaming3480
      @emetrxgaming3480 5 років тому +15

      Sad to see how an original joke gets zero attention, while: ”Nobody:
      Little boy: Calling 999”
      Jokes get thousands of likes.
      Feels bad that all these kids will never know humor like that anymore.

    • @ghadi6067
      @ghadi6067 5 років тому +1

      @@emetrxgaming3480 agree

    • @imayhaveasmalldickbut3125
      @imayhaveasmalldickbut3125 5 років тому +6

      @@emetrxgaming3480 it doesn't take einstein to figure out "OH HAHA IT MEANS AUSTRALIAS UPSIDE DOWN!" this joke's been around for years - ever since the thumbs down button existed. it's not the pinnacle of originality and humour. catch yourself the fuck on mate.

    • @daviddavid9837
      @daviddavid9837 4 роки тому

      I get it. Down under. Cute.

    • @draarandom475
      @draarandom475 3 роки тому +3

      I’m an aussie and it took me a sec to get that, which is sad because i never have issues with jokes lmao

  • @Ibbelino
    @Ibbelino 5 років тому +1

    poor boy didn't even realize the danger his mum was in. He was too calm. But it also helped for him to be that calm even though he might've not completely understood the situation. smart kid...

  • @willothewisp2980
    @willothewisp2980 6 років тому +346

    Oh god when they started the test I was like "Jesus she's having a stroke- cOME ON-" I'm currently taking Emergency Procedures and it was making me have anxiety when it took so long xD

    • @voxtrini6921
      @voxtrini6921 6 років тому +274

      They probably directed an ambulance pretty early into the call, especially since the kid was 8 and likely didn't have anyone else to rely on. They had him do the FAST test to help gather history to send to the crew and possibly change priority if they weren't already dispatched as lights and sirens. But also, it kept him on the phone and gave the kid something to do other than wait and stress out (even though he was really calm anyway!). I doubt they waited for him to finish the test before sending out a truck!

    • @duduflabr
      @duduflabr 6 років тому +103

      When a kid calls saying his mom isnt well, Im pretty sure they send an ambulance right away... but with more info, It calmed the kid down and they had more information.

    • @duduflabr
      @duduflabr 5 років тому

      @Rosida Andriyana Lol, I speak American English... and this is an american website. Either mom or mum are right.

    • @xanthe4547
      @xanthe4547 5 років тому +28

      As a trainee paramedic, they definitely sent help pretty early on but doing this will 1) help to keep the kid on the phone in case the stroke worsened
      2) check that it is definitely a stroke

    • @rinlila6974
      @rinlila6974 4 роки тому +10

      Ambulance are usually sent as soon as 10 seconds into a call because the first thing you usually hear is "x is inconscious" "y can't breath" etc and if a child is calling... You always send someone. Always.

  • @purplehcard1432
    @purplehcard1432 6 років тому +10

    well done, what a brave boy!

  • @mohamedjunaidsamiullah3950
    @mohamedjunaidsamiullah3950 3 роки тому +2

    British dispatchers always sound so calm and kind

  • @NeonFroggit
    @NeonFroggit 4 роки тому +23

    Boy: Mummy is crying...
    School: put some ice on that.

  • @remiyt414
    @remiyt414 4 роки тому +33

    US VERSION:
    Kid: my mom she’s not okay-
    Officer: How old are you?
    Kid: eight-
    Officer: don’t prank call me. I have better things to do.
    *hangs up*
    *mom dies*

    • @dodec8449
      @dodec8449 4 роки тому

      US VERSION:
      Kid: my mom she’s not okay-
      Officer: Do you have insurance?
      Kids: What are inshashans?
      Officer: Sorry, bye. *hangs up*

    • @_Pike
      @_Pike 3 роки тому

      Actively embrace the social disgrace of your own country and you integrate it into your humour. How miserable

  • @vaanipapadakis2226
    @vaanipapadakis2226 3 роки тому +2

    He's really calm which is incredible. I was 11 when I had to call 911 for my mom and I was crying so hard. Hope his mom is alright.

  • @tabitha9723
    @tabitha9723 5 років тому +6

    Dear Americans:
    THIS PHONE CALL TAKES PLACE IN BRITAIN! THE EMERGENCY SERVICE’S NUMBER IN BRITAIN IS 999!!!! IT WAS ESTABLISHED 1937!!!!! DIFFERENT COUNTRIES HAVE DIFFERENT NUMBERS E.G. IN MOST OF EUROPE ITS 112 I THINK!!! IN AMERICA AND CANADA ITS 911!!! GOT IT????? GOOD!!!!
    Sorry for screaming it’s just that there are way too many ignorant people in this comments section

  • @kayleigharnold
    @kayleigharnold 4 роки тому +9

    He sounds like George off of peppa and now I’m scarred