I love how they responded in low voices and talked slowly and calmly to calm her down. Panicking can hasten an anaphylactic reaction and actually make it worse. She probably felt bad because she made a mistake and didn't check ingredients and most likely forgot her epipen, which happens because we are all human. I also feel for the lifeguards too because epinephrine does not always work immediately for everyone, and they injected it in her inner thigh and not outer, which can cause it to absorb slower because the muscle is less dense with blood. The bondi lifeguards really need to be educated more on epipens, and I know it's not their fault.
@@theathomas2465 That is right. People who know they have allergies hace a responsibility to ensure their own safety too. They must question everything they eat.
I feel so sorry for her I had a similar situation with a tiramisu the lady from the restaurant told me it didn't contains any nuts but it did had nutmeg powder 😭 it was so scary i ended up in the hospital ...
For everyone wondering, dyspraxia is a coordination disorder, and wouldn’t be the explanation for Kristina’s monitoring device as far as I know. The only way I can think of that it would explain her being collapsed like that is if she tripped and hit her head.
yh i have dyspraxia it doesnt cause a fit like that but also dyspraxia usually comes with another disabillity as well not normally on its own my friend had a monitor like that he had it as he has a hole in his heart
@@sophiewilliams7085 I have dyspraxia myself, my hand-eye coordination is off, and spacial awareness too and sometimes balance, I was diagnosed as a small child and never had any collapse..
Yea learned that first thing only 1 out of 15 guys got it right in our test...the one was me. And never put your thumb on the end hold like a pencil in hand.
@@mgnruth It's sad how little people know how to use epipen. But I seriously don't blame them, education on them is so little and if it's there it's way more complicated than it really needs to be. Epipen education stations need to be put in the public, like CPR ones are starting to be now. A 3 minute demonstration could literally save a life with an epipen.
i'm in med school in europe and don't think i've seen one (well i'm still in year 2/6) but still they should teach cpr and life saving stuff early on@@AccidentallyOnPurpose
Also once you hear the click of the needle, remember to hold in place for atleast 3 seconds. Depending on pain tolerance; they might thrash about, but power through and keep going until those 3 seconds are up. 👌
Those Epi-pens should be carried by everyone just as precaution, but especially schools, restaurants, and beaches. I had an allergic reaction in my 30's and hadn't eaten anything different. I was sitting up on bed watching a movie, drinking a yogurt drink, and eating mini donuts when suddenly my chest hurt, and I had trouble breathing. I immediately ran to get aspirin thinking I was having a heart attack, but by the time I got to the medicine cabinet my face had swollen and I couldn't see. Truly frightening
Epipens are too expensive and go bad too quickly for everyone in the world to feasibly have one if they have never had an allergy. But, places like restaurants, airplanes, parks, etc. should always have one and often don't.
To be fair, most people with this kind of allergy experience milder reactions. I live in a colder climate. I get rashes, hives and itching on bare skin in winter, but it takes a while for these reactions and they normally disappear after an hour or two if I warm up properly, use hot water or simply allergy pills. My face is luckily the one area that just seems to get red, minimal itching. As long as I have no other skin exposed to cold wind, it's fine. The most troubling experiences for me are sweating in summer (I cool off too fast) or jumping into water on a hot summer day (big difference in temperature). I'm surprised that this one could lead to an anaphylactic shock, I'll surely be more careful.
It's not that bad usually, but if there's a huge difference between your body temp and the cold thing it tends to be worse. The only times I've experienced anaphylaxis is after having nitro-frozen beverages/desserts :P
The life guard treating Kwong (sorry if I misspelled) is so nice and reasuring! He's asking how the young man is doing, what's going on with him while also staying so calm and comforting. He's giving off major caring dad energy ✨
Im allergic to penicilin sense i was born because i got it from my mom who has it too. When i was little around 3 years the dotctor gave me penicillin because i got a troath flue without checking my records and that sent me to a allergic chock reaction. My big brother was in the hospital with me and my grandma. I stopped breathing and they had to open my troath so i start to breath agian. My big brother who was 13 at that time so he got so scared of me and said to my grandma "Im going to me a paramedic when i grow up!". Now he is one of the best paramedics in Sweden because of what happend to me❤
Same, we found out from me fainting and stopping to breathe, a doctor gave me medicine were penicillin was in, we didn't know that I was allergic to it and the doctors said I fainted bcs of overdose, I needed to take the medicine with penicillin for one month, my mom was so scared but I'm relieved to know someone has it too. 😊
I have had a few anaphylactic reactions before most of them were with pizza but we didn’t know why it was with pizza so I just took things off and replaced them with other ingredients but I still got it and so we figured out I was allergic to tomatoes and I also had to go to the hospital once. The other one was when my mom bought some yogurt and a berry jam but not just any berry a nastergal berry I got do red and swollen up I was shaking and even got a cold but luckily my mom had some natural oils like frankincense and myrrh and so she put it over most of my body and gave me some natural pills and after about 20 minutes I was back to almost completely normal.
@@lynnetrathen4587 fr Like if he’s known to be the boy who cried wolf, sure, *maybe* I can understand. But the moment he’s like “I’m gonna faint. No really, I’m gonna faint, I’m going to [get help from] the lifeguards.” Then maybe, just maybe, you believe him. Benefit of the doubt, at the VERY LEAST.
To administer epipen, blue (cap) to the sky, orange in the thigh. Lightly position it on the thigh; once steady, PRESS down. Hold 10 seconds. Do _not_ jab it like 14:23 or you risk it bouncing or breaking. (Not a criticism, this is older footage, & these guys do a brilliant job). Don’t ever hesitate to use the epi. If worst comes to worse & they didn’t need the epi, they get a sore thigh & a $200 ambulance bill. But if it is anaphylaxis and you don’t use it, they’ll die. Since the thunderstorm asthma mass casualty event in Victoria a few years back, it’s now also recommended that those with severe asthma carry an epi pen. Adrenaline is used to resuscitate asthmatic patients, & thus carrying an epi pen is advisable for severe asthmatics.
@@RLAyousayit depends on the brand. The ones I had last year (epipen brand) said 3 seconds, the ones I have now (generic) say 10 seconds. My doctor recommended holding for 10 seconds just in case so that you get as much of the medication as possible
I just want to say “you are all amazing” to the lifeguards. As a doctor (Anaesthetist) who deals with allergic reactions/anaphylaxis, I still find this an extremely frightening situation. I’m in awe of how well you all dealt with this. You saved their lives.
Dyspraxia (Now a day’s Developmental coordination disorder or DCD for short) affects coordination of the body and can affect typical movements, speech and other aspects like writing not only the movements but also the mapping of what letter comes next and where (so writing straight even with lines can be tougher). The severity can range between individuals, the symptoms in larger movements (or gross movements) can for some be almost completely eliminated in adults but finer motor skills will still have an affect. People with this condition can struggle with walking through crowds doing simple tasks but generally it’s mostly a bit awkward but can greatly affect the motivation for performing these tasks. People with Dyspraxia can still learn most skills that a neurotypical person can but it will be a lot harder, take a lot more time and finding motivation can be very difficult.
I'm autistic and... well it's not diagnosed but we're pretty sure I have some form of dyspraxia to go along with it. Crowds aren't usually an issue thankfully (but I put that down to over compensating with attention to detail) but I'm a bit clumbsy. Like, it's weird. Being able to catch or throw with accuracy has always been a problem; some of that has been negated as I've grown older to compensate but I'm still well below avarage. I cannot skate in any shape or form, the balance required just..... it's like my brain disconnects from my body, I can't ice skate, roller skate, ski; anything like that. I can just about ride a bike and I can only do that after learning to ride horses (Ironic than I can sit a bucking or bolting horse better than controlling a bike that doesn't have it's own mind). Another thing I figured out a while back is I can't do treadmills either. I've tried and tried but it's exactly like trying to skate; it feels alien and like my legs have just disconnected from my brain. It's like outwardly I mostly look okay, and like I eventually got over being clumbsy around the kitchen but there's these big balance situations which will forever be beyond me.
@@misschieflolz1301my mom put me in dance to help and it took awhile but finally for it and I ended up learning to roller blade and state board but cannot ice skate or in line skate I use walkers lol cuz I still like it but yea the struggle is real.
@@mgnruth Mom did try that with me actually. I just didn't enjoy it at all, and with being on the autistic spectrum if I don't enjoy something it's very..... VERY hard for me to stick to.
Also for those watching, you administer epi from the moment you start to feel like you're having serious allergic trouble because you could pass out. Some serious cases require a second pen & thats why you get 2 in a pack. It's not very dangerous to use epi unless you have a pretty serious heart condition so always go get assessed after using epi just to be sure. Good luck & be safe my fellow allergy sufferers. ✌️
I was wondering about administering it when you're not sure it's an allergic reaction. It seems to me like it would be worse to not give it with an anaphylactic shock, then giving it when it's not one. If that makes sense. 😅
Also, it's not a big deal to administer it. You do it right into the thigh, through pants if necessary. Just have to take the cap off! If you work in a school, you'll become quite familiar with them. Do seek medical help after using an EpiPen.
I have tachycardia and my doctor gave me the epipen jr because my heart already skyrockets without medicine as is. On heart medication for the rest of my life sadly
I have fibromyalgia & it too can result in balance & coordination issues. I take a pretty good fall at least once a year but topped myself quite a bit in 2018, 2019 & 2022. I’ve even fallen out of bed because I didn’t know I’d fallen asleep too close to the edge of the bed. I’ve had debilitating episodes of vertigo that caused extreme nausea. I hope this young lady from Norway is doing well. I hope ALL the people shown here are doing well. Bless the lifeguards, the EMTs & all of you. May 2024 be a better year for all.
8:04 I love when people calm others down like that It helps alot and you finally find out that all they said was true and you were just overthinking the pain. well new fear unlocked tho😭
I'm actually shocked that there isn't a few retired or other volunteer paramedics/ doctors that could do shifts to be here on Bondi beach as the lifeguards have enough to do watching everyone on the beach and in the sea without having to do this. These guys are awesome they do so much for people they deserve medals 🥇🥇🥇🥇
The first time you have to give yourself one is super scary! Once you realise you are helping to save your own life, and the sooner you get it the better, you are never afraid to do it again.
My husband had his first anaphylaxis attack about 10 years ago, and was just told to carry antihistamine pills with him (which we found out much later they will not help). Then three years ago had another one, and he collapsed just after getting himself to the hospital, now he has to carry two epi pens. The frightening thing is he is still waiting for tests to see what he is allergic to.
I don’t know if this has been looked into or not for him, but look into MCAS. Mast cell activation syndrome. It’s not really a common condition. It makes it so that random things can trigger an anaphylactic reaction. All mammals have mast cells. Those are the cells that help your body fight off foreign things like allergies. But with MCAS they can become over reactive and you go into anaphylaxis. And anything could trigger it. Like I said, it’s very rare but it exists.
We're so sorry to hear about your husband's experiences. It sounds incredibly frightening and frustrating to have to wait so long for answers. Wishing him a speedy resolution and proper diagnosis. 🙏
I was frustrated by the general lack of knowledge on epipens. These guys are routinely providing emergency medical care and epipens are one of the first things they teach in first aid training. The 16 year old in this episode probably didn’t get a correct dosage as the blue cap wasn’t removed before administering. That said, this was my first time ever hearing of this show and I’m hooked lol. The guys could probably use some EMT training but they seem very caring and hardworking.
it rlly is tough to battle the lack of education when it comes to emergency aid 😞 i live in the philippines, and epipens or anything similar basically don’t exist here, or if they do, is never taught anywhere. i never would have known what an epipen was if not for the internet. 🥲
I agree more knowledge could be taught, but they're lifeguards its not their main priority to be taught those aspects, it would be one of the lesser things they do on the job and are not a priority in their job description. Its frustrates me when people dont understand this 😂
It is so frustrating. My dad is a first responder and also teaches first aid on the side. His company uses Bondi videos to present real-life situations and teaches the students what they do correctly, and what should be fixed. Many of these are extremely useful such as the CPR videos and the presentation of things like agonal breathing, but I wonder if these lifeguards are ever recertified or continue upkeep training procedures.... That being said, he's arrived at calls where the AED wasn't used, and it literally gives you verbal instructions as you go, absolutely ridiculous what people can not do.
@@wyntermassie7027 Real, it's only a bonus that they have those assets, its assets that should definitely be taught in their field of work as surfers, but it's good that they have first responders
I love the Bondi lifeguards and still do! But as someone with an anaphylactic allergy, it's a little disquieting to see how unfamiliar all of them were with allergies and administering epi pens. Most concerning to me was that they didn't know to administer immediately and one of them forgot to even take the cap off. It also seemed like none of them knew (or at least no one, not even the narrator, mentioned) that administering an epi doesn't mean they are automatically out of the woods and all better. I know they followed protocol in getting an ambo, but I wish they mentioned the reason you still go to the hospital after receiving an epi pen is because you can continue to have the allergic reaction after the epi pen wears off or have other complications/side effects from the adrenaline (epi). I know their main job is the water, but I really hope they get better training on this.
I already had my fair share of anaphylactic attacks, i wasn't born with those allergies, they developed later in life. I'm lucky that my mom is a nurse, because it'll never be less scary
Honestly, the lifeguards are so impressive. All the situations that they come across and have to deal with and they are all so calm, efficient and caring. Well done!
Yeah, for some people it's as mild as getting a small rash, and in others it can cause a deadly anaphylactic reaction. I'm surprised it halted so quickly on it's own.
Norm sounds like the nicest paramedic ever, I would love to have that guy if I was on the ground. Norm and the bondi lifeguards have my complete trust if I was ever dying or in need of a rescue
Yes. I was allergic to the medication that my grandmother was giving me for the flu. She kept giving me more as I was getting sicker. Finally I passed out, couldn’t breathe, had a rash, and a fever, so I had to go to the hospital. They found out I was allergic to sulfa. My grandmother almost killed me by trying to make me better. I barely remember anything.
Yes , I got stung by a wasp 5x in a row and the only thing that stopped me from going into anaphylaxis was the fact that I had taken benadryl earlier in the day, I got an epipen the very next day
Yeah actually, but I'm not so sure if it was an allergic reaction or not, but I specifically remember eating something that had clams in it and threw it up not even 15 minutes later when I was young and to this day, I'm still so scared to have anything that has seafood in it not knowing if it'll make me sick again or not.
I really hope they do some training on how to use an epipen, because two of these clips show that it wasn't injected at all because it was used incorrectly. Remove the blue cap, push the orange into the thigh hard enough to hear a click, then hold 3 seconds.
So if it wasn't administered, that woukd go to show the power of the mind and healing. Something called the placebo effect! Incredible! These people felt better by just thinking they were getting treatment. I would still agree, more training makes for better and more effective treatment 👌🏻
@jessicayoung6395 There's only so much medication in a pen, right? So holding for extra time couldn't hurt just to be sure, if in the situation you're unsure, right? That would only be true if there's only so much medication per pen. Please correct me if I am wrong. Thanks
0:15 Shellfish allergy - allergy to shrimp (prawns) 3:45 Aquagenic urticaria - a rare allergy, triggered by contact with water 6:51 An anaphylactic fit - hypersensitive reaction to an allergen, which was nuts 9:58 Dyspraxia - A neurological disorder which can impair motor function 13:06 Anaphylaxis (again) - a severe reaction to an allergen, which in that case was the sting of a bluebottle jellyfish 17:10 Severe Anaphylaxis (again again) - a severe reaction to peanuts she may have consumed 20:26 Anaphylaxis (again again again) - a severe reaction to nuts, which is suspected to have been consumed terrible things to happen, sorry for all that had to go through that!
My mom is allergic to mangoes and has to carry her Epipen everywhere she goes now. When she had her first reaction, it was just some swelling in her face and she threw up, but the second and then third (the final reaction that got her an epipen and diagnosis) were soooo much worse. Her face swelled up to the point she couldn’t see, her airways closed, she was committing for days. Allergies are not to be taken lightly. The situation can get really bad REALLY fast. Bless these lifeguards who help these people and for being properly trained to administer epipens
my niece is allergic to penicillin and amoxicillin. when she went to the emergency room they gave her a new antibiotic, she had a reaction to that, so the gave her something to counter act that. She then had a reaction to the medication given to help with the first reaction, all they could do was give her Benadryl and hope for the best, luckily she was able to get better.
To be honest i feel there should be some medical training that needs to be mandated for all lifeguards, it felt like sometimes lack of practice or knowledge led to life guards with no idea on what to do, even though they really wanted to help
they will have to have all their certifications up to date - Fist Aid (every three years), CPR (annual) and medications (I think it's 3 years, depending on the medication) - plus lifesaving medallions. However, they probably use the first aid intermittently so in the heat of the moment when there's all this pressure they might have to go through their recall. Most of the medications they are allowed to use have instructions spelled out on the box.
If people is allergic to food don't share anything check labels for safety as I'm aware of allergies as my art teacher Michelle is severe allergy to all peanuts and nuts so if I go supermarket I will help her read labels if you in Uk and see blue sticker it means not for peanut allergy
I carry an epipen myself due to my allergy to Tamarinds. I always carry it because I never know when I'm going to get exposed to my allergen. I also carry benedryl. carrying a mini medbag with my medical conditions and information for emergency services is crucial for me.
I'm allergic to shrimp too. The doctor told me iodine but I can eat salt and drink milk but shrimp was what made me break out in a rash and hives I'm lucky I don't swell up in the mouth. She's allergic to shellfish and that's a somewhat common allergy. Can't even eat octopus tinticls or squid. Or claims or snail. Some fish even has iodine in it like catfish cod tilapia
I've got a severe allergy to peanuts and have had to inject myself with an EpiPen a few times. It's scary to think the rescuers aren't really trained well enough to feel comfortable with them.
I think its a scary situation in general, because no amount of training prepares you for the shock of seeing someone starting to go out on you. Also, i would be second guessing myself mainly because I'm administering something into someone; however, talking to nurse friends, they say you gotta do it, and the sooner the better. If the person already told you they are allergic to X or Y (like Paul, what a guy), then you already have a huge lead. Just seeing how swell he got...insane
22:47 caught me off guard.That’s really bad 😭,I feel bad for him.The itchiness,and the swelling in the eyes,and the throat swelling is bad.He needs an EpiPen immediately,but I don’t understand why they don’t give EpiPens for free for everyone who needs them.I know it’s expensive,but I never knew why it was so expensive.They should be cheaper,because people need them for serious emergencies.I hope they are all feeling slightly better
I'm for sure getting an allergy test just to take a list around with me incase of anything. also the girlfriend not believing her boyfriend in a potential medical situation is astonishing, you always take these things serious! maybe he played pranks before but always take it serious
Generally an epipen is administered only if the symptoms become serious, or are gradually getting worse. First, take the cap off, orange end goes into the thigh, and blue end towards the sky (or follow the instructions provided). It is important to have the patient sitting down, because the sudden rush of adrenaline can cause them to pass out. When administering, hold over thigh at a 45 degree angle above either leg and firmly inject the epipen into the mid-thigh until you hear the click. Hold for about 10 seconds, then remove the epipen straight out and massage the injected area for about 10 seconds. Continue to monitor the patient, because if symptoms do not improve after 5-15 minutes, a second does from an epipen may be needed, but should only be given after 5-15 minutes has passed from the first injection. Edit: Generally the patient needs to administer the epipen themself, unless it is a dire emergency. Instructions should be given to the patient if and when needed. -This is how I was taught during my First-Aid certification.
i don't know about now but i used to suffer allergic reaction to the cold, my skin would get itchy and i'd break out in lumps where the cold was touching, but it never sent me into shock like this dude, it just made me super itchy. was annoying with cold drinks when my tongue got itchy or hands from holding the drink. i haven't had it in awhile so i might have recovered from it.
My mom is allergic to mangoes and has to carry her Epipen everywhere she goes now. When she had her first reaction, it was just some swelling in her face and she threw up, but the second and then third (the final reaction that got her an epipen and diagnosis) were soooo much worse. Her face swelled up to the point she couldn’t see, her airways closed, she was committing for days. Allergies are not to be taken lightly. The situation can get really bad REALLY fast. Bless these lifeguards who help these people and for being properly trained to administer epipens ❤
Was eating at a restaurant one night in my early 20's and I had a reaction to the detergent used to clean the silverware... Made my lips and tongue swell awfully bad, luckily I was not having breathing difficulties since the silverware hadn't touched my throat... I took 4 Benadryl and slept for 12 hours... Woke up fine, but my lips were sore from rubbing them during the episode because they were itchy!!
I also have cold urticaria. Whenever I get in cold water my skin (after a min) becomes infested with hives. If I don’t get out sooner I might have an allergic reaction. I also get very itchy.. I hate it. I can’t enjoy swimming in cold water. It has to be a certain temperature
My nephew had (or had, I think it's much better now) some sort of reaction to both cold and hot weather. He'd almost get entirely covered in hives and rashes, and as a baby it was so painful for him. So I really felt bad for that man with the cold allergy.
Thanks go to all those around the world whose efforts may help others in need, whether they are unpaid volunteers, professionals or even just passers-by. It could be me next, or you, who needs their help.
23:05 mark he didn’t take the blue safety tab out in order for the auto inject to work… he didn’t get the ephedrine injected in him… yikes! He could have died! 🤦♀️
I have had a few anaphylactic reactions before most of them were with pizza but we didn’t know why it was with pizza so I just took things off and replaced them with other ingredients but I still got it and so we figured out I was allergic to tomatoes and I also had to go to the hospital once. The other one was when my mom bought some yogurt and a berry jam but not just any berry a nastergal berry I got do red and swollen up I was shaking and even got a cold but luckily my mom had some natural oils like frankincense and myrrh and so she put it over most of my body and gave me some natural pills and after about 20 minutes I was back to almost completely normal.
If I were in a dire situation and a paramedic said people call me Uncle Norm, I would immediately relax as I would feel that I was in good hands. Great man.
In her case I think it was a good idea to do that. She also has something that causes her to have anaphylactic reactions hours up to days later. So if she faints then anyone that is around that helps then may know how to help her better.
My friend had an allergic reaction to tree nuts, which triggered a seizure, and I had to call EMS while crying because I thought I was going to lose my friend. But she made a full recovery.
Poor Victoria :( she did not need to apologize 🥹 and Jethro and all the lifeguards did amazing as always 🥹🫶
I love how they responded in low voices and talked slowly and calmly to calm her down. Panicking can hasten an anaphylactic reaction and actually make it worse. She probably felt bad because she made a mistake and didn't check ingredients and most likely forgot her epipen, which happens because we are all human. I also feel for the lifeguards too because epinephrine does not always work immediately for everyone, and they injected it in her inner thigh and not outer, which can cause it to absorb slower because the muscle is less dense with blood. The bondi lifeguards really need to be educated more on epipens, and I know it's not their fault.
I read food labels carefully as my art teacher is severe allergic to peanuts and nuts
100% agree
@@theathomas2465 That is right. People who know they have allergies hace a responsibility to ensure their own safety too. They must question everything they eat.
I feel so sorry for her I had a similar situation with a tiramisu the lady from the restaurant told me it didn't contains any nuts but it did had nutmeg powder 😭 it was so scary i ended up in the hospital ...
For everyone wondering, dyspraxia is a coordination disorder, and wouldn’t be the explanation for Kristina’s monitoring device as far as I know. The only way I can think of that it would explain her being collapsed like that is if she tripped and hit her head.
yh i have dyspraxia it doesnt cause a fit like that but also dyspraxia usually comes with another disabillity as well not normally on its own my friend had a monitor like that he had it as he has a hole in his heart
@@sophiewilliams7085 I have dyspraxia myself, my hand-eye coordination is off, and spacial awareness too and sometimes balance, I was diagnosed as a small child and never had any collapse..
@@sophiewilliams7085 that would make total sense that it was a comorbid rather than the dyspraxia itself.
The "monitor" she was wearing looked like a tens unit. They can help with pain.
@@rachelmartin2424 that would make a lot of sense too
BLUE TO THE SKY, ORANGE TO THE THIGH
Yesss I said that as soon as he said he never administered one !!!!!!
I didn't know this. Thanks for educating me 😊
Yea learned that first thing only 1 out of 15 guys got it right in our test...the one was me. And never put your thumb on the end hold like a pencil in hand.
@@mgnruth It's sad how little people know how to use epipen. But I seriously don't blame them, education on them is so little and if it's there it's way more complicated than it really needs to be. Epipen education stations need to be put in the public, like CPR ones are starting to be now. A 3 minute demonstration could literally save a life with an epipen.
i'm in med school in europe and don't think i've seen one (well i'm still in year 2/6) but still they should teach cpr and life saving stuff early on@@AccidentallyOnPurpose
For whoever doesn’t know here’s the saying that I was taught to remember how to administer EpiPen: Blue to the sky, orange to the thight
And don’t worry about the mild burning sensation. That’s normal for epinephrine.
That's how I remember with mine since I have to keep an EpiPen with me.
That’s what I came on here to say - orange thigh, blue sky.
Also once you hear the click of the needle, remember to hold in place for atleast 3 seconds. Depending on pain tolerance; they might thrash about, but power through and keep going until those 3 seconds are up. 👌
@@stoneyjayas a kid it hurt bad:(
Those Epi-pens should be carried by everyone just as precaution, but especially schools, restaurants, and beaches. I had an allergic reaction in my 30's and hadn't eaten anything different. I was sitting up on bed watching a movie, drinking a yogurt drink, and eating mini donuts when suddenly my chest hurt, and I had trouble breathing. I immediately ran to get aspirin thinking I was having a heart attack, but by the time I got to the medicine cabinet my face had swollen and I couldn't see. Truly frightening
The unfortunate thing is how ridiculously expensive they are
Epipens are too expensive and go bad too quickly for everyone in the world to feasibly have one if they have never had an allergy. But, places like restaurants, airplanes, parks, etc. should always have one and often don't.
@@pepsicola7204 yeah it’s around $700 in the states 🫠
@@pepsicola7204 I thought in the US it’s approximately $600…
They’re over $800 usd.
I feel bad for the guy with anaphylaxis to the cold, I couldnt imagine never being able to go out in the cold due to that
Thankfully he’s an Australian native! It must be helpful living in a warm climate.
To be fair, most people with this kind of allergy experience milder reactions. I live in a colder climate. I get rashes, hives and itching on bare skin in winter, but it takes a while for these reactions and they normally disappear after an hour or two if I warm up properly, use hot water or simply allergy pills. My face is luckily the one area that just seems to get red, minimal itching. As long as I have no other skin exposed to cold wind, it's fine. The most troubling experiences for me are sweating in summer (I cool off too fast) or jumping into water on a hot summer day (big difference in temperature). I'm surprised that this one could lead to an anaphylactic shock, I'll surely be more careful.
It's not that bad usually, but if there's a huge difference between your body temp and the cold thing it tends to be worse. The only times I've experienced anaphylaxis is after having nitro-frozen beverages/desserts :P
i feel bad that that girl of his didnt care or believe him... and didnt seem very concerned in the end either... hope he finds better.
@@audhumbla6927 agreed
The life guard treating Kwong (sorry if I misspelled) is so nice and reasuring! He's asking how the young man is doing, what's going on with him while also staying so calm and comforting. He's giving off major caring dad energy ✨
Kwon
Terry is his name, he’s a legend but unfortunately passed away in 2022
@@Prince_ofHearts9what happened?
@@motionless_horizon unfortunately he lost his battle with cancer
@@Prince_ofHearts9 oh gosh.. may he rest in peace
Im allergic to penicilin sense i was born because i got it from my mom who has it too. When i was little around 3 years the dotctor gave me penicillin because i got a troath flue without checking my records and that sent me to a allergic chock reaction. My big brother was in the hospital with me and my grandma. I stopped breathing and they had to open my troath so i start to breath agian. My big brother who was 13 at that time so he got so scared of me and said to my grandma "Im going to me a paramedic when i grow up!". Now he is one of the best paramedics in Sweden because of what happend to me❤
Nope. Allergies to antibiotics like penicillin are not genetic so they cannot be inherited.
Aww how sweet of him big brother may say “I hate you” but I know he doesn’t mean that
Same, we found out from me fainting and stopping to breathe, a doctor gave me medicine were penicillin was in, we didn't know that I was allergic to it and the doctors said I fainted bcs of overdose, I needed to take the medicine with penicillin for one month, my mom was so scared but I'm relieved to know someone has it too. 😊
I've had an allergic reaction to penicillin before as well, haven't had it since that first time.
I have had a few anaphylactic reactions before most of them were with pizza but we didn’t know why it was with pizza so I just took things off and replaced them with other ingredients but I still got it and so we figured out I was allergic to tomatoes and I also had to go to the hospital once. The other one was when my mom bought some yogurt and a berry jam but not just any berry a nastergal berry I got do red and swollen up I was shaking and even got a cold but luckily my mom had some natural oils like frankincense and myrrh and so she put it over most of my body and gave me some natural pills and after about 20 minutes I was back to almost completely normal.
"He said he was going to faint, but I didn't believe him so he went to the life guards."
10/10 girlfriend
Yep I was just thinking that 🤦🏻♀️ wow don’t know if she girlfriend material 🤣🤦🏻♀️
@@lynnetrathen4587 fr
Like if he’s known to be the boy who cried wolf, sure, *maybe* I can understand.
But the moment he’s like “I’m gonna faint. No really, I’m gonna faint, I’m going to [get help from] the lifeguards.”
Then maybe, just maybe, you believe him. Benefit of the doubt, at the VERY LEAST.
I thought the same thing. If someone says that they are sick, feeling faint or something like that YOU SHOULD TAKE IT SERIOUS.
I rly hope he broke up w her after this bc that’s absolutely wild. I wouldn’t trust that woman w a plant let alone my life.
If that isn’t a huge red flag I don’t know what is! 🚩🚩
To administer epipen, blue (cap) to the sky, orange in the thigh. Lightly position it on the thigh; once steady, PRESS down. Hold 10 seconds. Do _not_ jab it like 14:23 or you risk it bouncing or breaking. (Not a criticism, this is older footage, & these guys do a brilliant job).
Don’t ever hesitate to use the epi. If worst comes to worse & they didn’t need the epi, they get a sore thigh & a $200 ambulance bill. But if it is anaphylaxis and you don’t use it, they’ll die.
Since the thunderstorm asthma mass casualty event in Victoria a few years back, it’s now also recommended that those with severe asthma carry an epi pen.
Adrenaline is used to resuscitate asthmatic patients, & thus carrying an epi pen is advisable for severe asthmatics.
Up to date guidelines say to hold it in for 3 seconds
@@RLAyousayit depends on the brand. The ones I had last year (epipen brand) said 3 seconds, the ones I have now (generic) say 10 seconds. My doctor recommended holding for 10 seconds just in case so that you get as much of the medication as possible
@@RLAyousayIt’s still best to do 10 seconds if you’re unsure
@@RLAyousay it’s 3 seconds now
@@annedalton289 I know, that’s what I said!
What a great friend. He told her he was going to faint and she didn't believe him. You don't want a friend like that around in times of trouble.
Even worse, it's his girlfriend. I could never ... what a joke.
perhaps he's a bit of a drama queen in everyday life
I just want to say “you are all amazing” to the lifeguards.
As a doctor (Anaesthetist) who deals with allergic reactions/anaphylaxis, I still find this an extremely frightening situation. I’m in awe of how well you all dealt with this. You saved their lives.
20:30 Rest Easy Terry, we still miss you from Canada
:(
She didn't die. Fck r u talking about?
What happened to Terry?? I'm new to Bondi Rescue.
@@mkparkye15 he sadly passed due to cancer im pretty sure
Dyspraxia (Now a day’s Developmental coordination disorder or DCD for short) affects coordination of the body and can affect typical movements, speech and other aspects like writing not only the movements but also the mapping of what letter comes next and where (so writing straight even with lines can be tougher). The severity can range between individuals, the symptoms in larger movements (or gross movements) can for some be almost completely eliminated in adults but finer motor skills will still have an affect. People with this condition can struggle with walking through crowds doing simple tasks but generally it’s mostly a bit awkward but can greatly affect the motivation for performing these tasks. People with Dyspraxia can still learn most skills that a neurotypical person can but it will be a lot harder, take a lot more time and finding motivation can be very difficult.
I'm autistic and... well it's not diagnosed but we're pretty sure I have some form of dyspraxia to go along with it. Crowds aren't usually an issue thankfully (but I put that down to over compensating with attention to detail) but I'm a bit clumbsy.
Like, it's weird. Being able to catch or throw with accuracy has always been a problem; some of that has been negated as I've grown older to compensate but I'm still well below avarage. I cannot skate in any shape or form, the balance required just..... it's like my brain disconnects from my body, I can't ice skate, roller skate, ski; anything like that. I can just about ride a bike and I can only do that after learning to ride horses (Ironic than I can sit a bucking or bolting horse better than controlling a bike that doesn't have it's own mind).
Another thing I figured out a while back is I can't do treadmills either. I've tried and tried but it's exactly like trying to skate; it feels alien and like my legs have just disconnected from my brain. It's like outwardly I mostly look okay, and like I eventually got over being clumbsy around the kitchen but there's these big balance situations which will forever be beyond me.
@@misschieflolz1301my mom put me in dance to help and it took awhile but finally for it and I ended up learning to roller blade and state board but cannot ice skate or in line skate I use walkers lol cuz I still like it but yea the struggle is real.
I have dcd/ dyspraxia!
@@mgnruth Mom did try that with me actually. I just didn't enjoy it at all, and with being on the autistic spectrum if I don't enjoy something it's very..... VERY hard for me to stick to.
I have Dyspraxia/dcd and autisum some days can be hard.
I never knew a show about lifeguards could be this interesting
Also for those watching, you administer epi from the moment you start to feel like you're having serious allergic trouble because you could pass out. Some serious cases require a second pen & thats why you get 2 in a pack. It's not very dangerous to use epi unless you have a pretty serious heart condition so always go get assessed after using epi just to be sure. Good luck & be safe my fellow allergy sufferers. ✌️
I was wondering about administering it when you're not sure it's an allergic reaction. It seems to me like it would be worse to not give it with an anaphylactic shock, then giving it when it's not one. If that makes sense. 😅
Also, it's not a big deal to administer it. You do it right into the thigh, through pants if necessary. Just have to take the cap off! If you work in a school, you'll become quite familiar with them. Do seek medical help after using an EpiPen.
And please remember that if you need to administer a second EpiPen, it MUST go into the opposite leg.
I have tachycardia and my doctor gave me the epipen jr because my heart already skyrockets without medicine as is. On heart medication for the rest of my life sadly
@@alinahall6320 as long as it keeps you with your loved ones, friend. Nothing wrong with taking what your body needs 👍
I have fibromyalgia & it too can result in balance & coordination issues. I take a pretty good fall at least once a year but topped myself quite a bit in 2018, 2019 & 2022. I’ve even fallen out of bed because I didn’t know I’d fallen asleep too close to the edge of the bed. I’ve had debilitating episodes of vertigo that caused extreme nausea. I hope this young lady from Norway is doing well. I hope ALL the people shown here are doing well. Bless the lifeguards, the EMTs & all of you. May 2024 be a better year for all.
8:04 I love when people calm others down like that It helps alot and you finally find out that all they said was true and you were just overthinking the pain.
well new fear unlocked tho😭
The compassionate way you handle each patient is just Amazing ❤
20:30 rest in peace Terry we miss you here in Norway
I'm actually shocked that there isn't a few retired or other volunteer paramedics/ doctors that could do shifts to be here on Bondi beach as the lifeguards have enough to do watching everyone on the beach and in the sea without having to do this. These guys are awesome they do so much for people they deserve medals 🥇🥇🥇🥇
THAT is a great idea, why hasn't someone thought of that ? It's so simple.
I can’t believe having one of these, they look absolutely terrifying. Thank you so much for properly looking after your patients.
You'd have to be so careful of everything you eat! 😩
Hello Bondi Beach I have loved you guys for 7 years now nice job❤
@@BondiRescue Exactly!
I know allergies as I have 2 friends who is allergic to gluten and diary but it's mild not serious
The first time you have to give yourself one is super scary! Once you realise you are helping to save your own life, and the sooner you get it the better, you are never afraid to do it again.
My husband had his first anaphylaxis attack about 10 years ago, and was just told to carry antihistamine pills with him (which we found out much later they will not help). Then three years ago had another one, and he collapsed just after getting himself to the hospital, now he has to carry two epi pens. The frightening thing is he is still waiting for tests to see what he is allergic to.
I don’t know if this has been looked into or not for him, but look into MCAS. Mast cell activation syndrome. It’s not really a common condition. It makes it so that random things can trigger an anaphylactic reaction. All mammals have mast cells. Those are the cells that help your body fight off foreign things like allergies. But with MCAS they can become over reactive and you go into anaphylaxis. And anything could trigger it. Like I said, it’s very rare but it exists.
We're so sorry to hear about your husband's experiences. It sounds incredibly frightening and frustrating to have to wait so long for answers. Wishing him a speedy resolution and proper diagnosis. 🙏
Yall bondi Rescue is by far my FAVORITE show EVER. Wanna meet y'all... Your work is amazing!!💕💕
I’m in the uk right now and have stayed awake because I love their vids so much
@@I3COWS-q9v sameeee
I was frustrated by the general lack of knowledge on epipens. These guys are routinely providing emergency medical care and epipens are one of the first things they teach in first aid training. The 16 year old in this episode probably didn’t get a correct dosage as the blue cap wasn’t removed before administering. That said, this was my first time ever hearing of this show and I’m hooked lol. The guys could probably use some EMT training but they seem very caring and hardworking.
The kid with the swollen face should have gotten the EpiPen immediately! It was really clear what was going on with him.
it rlly is tough to battle the lack of education when it comes to emergency aid 😞 i live in the philippines, and epipens or anything similar basically don’t exist here, or if they do, is never taught anywhere. i never would have known what an epipen was if not for the internet. 🥲
I agree more knowledge could be taught, but they're lifeguards its not their main priority to be taught those aspects, it would be one of the lesser things they do on the job and are not a priority in their job description. Its frustrates me when people dont understand this 😂
It is so frustrating. My dad is a first responder and also teaches first aid on the side. His company uses Bondi videos to present real-life situations and teaches the students what they do correctly, and what should be fixed. Many of these are extremely useful such as the CPR videos and the presentation of things like agonal breathing, but I wonder if these lifeguards are ever recertified or continue upkeep training procedures.... That being said, he's arrived at calls where the AED wasn't used, and it literally gives you verbal instructions as you go, absolutely ridiculous what people can not do.
@@wyntermassie7027 Real, it's only a bonus that they have those assets, its assets that should definitely be taught in their field of work as surfers, but it's good that they have first responders
I love the Bondi lifeguards and still do! But as someone with an anaphylactic allergy, it's a little disquieting to see how unfamiliar all of them were with allergies and administering epi pens. Most concerning to me was that they didn't know to administer immediately and one of them forgot to even take the cap off. It also seemed like none of them knew (or at least no one, not even the narrator, mentioned) that administering an epi doesn't mean they are automatically out of the woods and all better. I know they followed protocol in getting an ambo, but I wish they mentioned the reason you still go to the hospital after receiving an epi pen is because you can continue to have the allergic reaction after the epi pen wears off or have other complications/side effects from the adrenaline (epi). I know their main job is the water, but I really hope they get better training on this.
Terry had a really calm. fatherly temperament , he left this world way too early. RIP YOU LEGEND
I already had my fair share of anaphylactic attacks, i wasn't born with those allergies, they developed later in life. I'm lucky that my mom is a nurse, because it'll never be less scary
Honestly, the lifeguards are so impressive. All the situations that they come across and have to deal with and they are all so calm, efficient and caring. Well done!
Bondi lifeguards are the best!! They are always ready for everything everyday. God bless you guys❤❤
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6:42 I think it's cold urticaria, I have it too but it's not as severe and scary as Matt, poor him.
Yeah, for some people it's as mild as getting a small rash, and in others it can cause a deadly anaphylactic reaction. I'm surprised it halted so quickly on it's own.
I love that they added the closure for one of the patients.
Hats off to these wonderful lifeguards saving the lives of so many!! Great work guys!!
The 16 year old was so mature ! He was so forward and seemed like a really king person x
Norm sounds like the nicest paramedic ever, I would love to have that guy if I was on the ground. Norm and the bondi lifeguards have my complete trust if I was ever dying or in need of a rescue
Have you had any close calls with an allergic reaction? 😱
No thankfully
Yes. I was allergic to the medication that my grandmother was giving me for the flu. She kept giving me more as I was getting sicker. Finally I passed out, couldn’t breathe, had a rash, and a fever, so I had to go to the hospital. They found out I was allergic to sulfa. My grandmother almost killed me by trying to make me better. I barely remember anything.
@@Picachki i feel bad 😂
Yes , I got stung by a wasp 5x in a row and the only thing that stopped me from going into anaphylaxis was the fact that I had taken benadryl earlier in the day, I got an epipen the very next day
Yeah actually, but I'm not so sure if it was an allergic reaction or not, but I specifically remember eating something that had clams in it and threw it up not even 15 minutes later when I was young and to this day, I'm still so scared to have anything that has seafood in it not knowing if it'll make me sick again or not.
Just in tears for this poor milking cow. 😢 thank you for the care you put in to make her more comfortable. I hope the farmer did call the vet.
I really hope they do some training on how to use an epipen, because two of these clips show that it wasn't injected at all because it was used incorrectly. Remove the blue cap, push the orange into the thigh hard enough to hear a click, then hold 3 seconds.
10 second not 3!!
@@juliapomponi2279 depends on the pen. The ones we use are 3 seconds. Important to know the difference.
So if it wasn't administered, that woukd go to show the power of the mind and healing. Something called the placebo effect! Incredible! These people felt better by just thinking they were getting treatment. I would still agree, more training makes for better and more effective treatment 👌🏻
@jessicayoung6395 There's only so much medication in a pen, right? So holding for extra time couldn't hurt just to be sure, if in the situation you're unsure, right? That would only be true if there's only so much medication per pen. Please correct me if I am wrong. Thanks
@@jessicayoung6395always hold for 10 to be sure. You want them to get the full dose.
0:15 Shellfish allergy - allergy to shrimp (prawns)
3:45 Aquagenic urticaria - a rare allergy, triggered by contact with water
6:51 An anaphylactic fit - hypersensitive reaction to an allergen, which was nuts
9:58 Dyspraxia - A neurological disorder which can impair motor function
13:06 Anaphylaxis (again) - a severe reaction to an allergen, which in that case was the sting of a bluebottle jellyfish
17:10 Severe Anaphylaxis (again again) - a severe reaction to peanuts she may have consumed
20:26 Anaphylaxis (again again again) - a severe reaction to nuts, which is suspected to have been consumed
terrible things to happen, sorry for all that had to go through that!
My mom is allergic to mangoes and has to carry her Epipen everywhere she goes now. When she had her first reaction, it was just some swelling in her face and she threw up, but the second and then third (the final reaction that got her an epipen and diagnosis) were soooo much worse. Her face swelled up to the point she couldn’t see, her airways closed, she was committing for days. Allergies are not to be taken lightly. The situation can get really bad REALLY fast. Bless these lifeguards who help these people and for being properly trained to administer epipens
23:00 he didnt even administer the adrenaline, he never removed the safety cap 💀
every clip in this video: the treatment for this is an Epipen
also every clip: i've never had to administer an Epipen before
my niece is allergic to penicillin and amoxicillin. when she went to the emergency room they gave her a new antibiotic, she had a reaction to that, so the gave her something to counter act that. She then had a reaction to the medication given to help with the first reaction, all they could do was give her Benadryl and hope for the best, luckily she was able to get better.
Same penicllin allergy she can't eat blue cheese
To be honest i feel there should be some medical training that needs to be mandated for all lifeguards, it felt like sometimes lack of practice or knowledge led to life guards with no idea on what to do, even though they really wanted to help
they will have to have all their certifications up to date - Fist Aid (every three years), CPR (annual) and medications (I think it's 3 years, depending on the medication) - plus lifesaving medallions. However, they probably use the first aid intermittently so in the heat of the moment when there's all this pressure they might have to go through their recall. Most of the medications they are allowed to use have instructions spelled out on the box.
Blue to the sky, orange to the thigh, is the saying they teach us here.
Blue on you aswell could be a good one
If people is allergic to food don't share anything check labels for safety as I'm aware of allergies as my art teacher Michelle is severe allergy to all peanuts and nuts so if I go supermarket I will help her read labels if you in Uk and see blue sticker it means not for peanut allergy
6:35 she didn’t believe him??? What kind of person doesnt believe their own partner about that??
Literally what i was thinking. like girl..
I was wondering same thing hopefully he broke up with her
Fly high Terry 🕊️🕊️ saved so many lives ❤❤
I have so much respect for the bondi rescue narrator who is always so respectful with the case like the guy who was allergic to cold water
I carry an epipen myself due to my allergy to Tamarinds. I always carry it because I never know when I'm going to get exposed to my allergen. I also carry benedryl. carrying a mini medbag with my medical conditions and information for emergency services is crucial for me.
I'm allergic to shrimp too. The doctor told me iodine but I can eat salt and drink milk but shrimp was what made me break out in a rash and hives I'm lucky I don't swell up in the mouth. She's allergic to shellfish and that's a somewhat common allergy. Can't even eat octopus tinticls or squid. Or claims or snail. Some fish even has iodine in it like catfish cod tilapia
If u cannot had seafood don't eat oysters, shellfish, prawns
Paramedic 23 years. Y’all are doing so much good.
I've got a severe allergy to peanuts and have had to inject myself with an EpiPen a few times. It's scary to think the rescuers aren't really trained well enough to feel comfortable with them.
I think its a scary situation in general, because no amount of training prepares you for the shock of seeing someone starting to go out on you. Also, i would be second guessing myself mainly because I'm administering something into someone; however, talking to nurse friends, they say you gotta do it, and the sooner the better. If the person already told you they are allergic to X or Y (like Paul, what a guy), then you already have a huge lead.
Just seeing how swell he got...insane
Imagine that needle going in your heart, that's a memory I can't shake ever.
22:47 caught me off guard.That’s really bad 😭,I feel bad for him.The itchiness,and the swelling in the eyes,and the throat swelling is bad.He needs an EpiPen immediately,but I don’t understand why they don’t give EpiPens for free for everyone who needs them.I know it’s expensive,but I never knew why it was so expensive.They should be cheaper,because people need them for serious emergencies.I hope they are all feeling slightly better
Gosh, allergic reaction’s must be so terrifying! 😢 I hope everything is okay x
I'm for sure getting an allergy test just to take a list around with me incase of anything.
also the girlfriend not believing her boyfriend in a potential medical situation is astonishing, you always take these things serious! maybe he played pranks before but always take it serious
Let’s all appreciate the effort they do for saving people and risking their own lives for others 🤗🤗🤗
After watching bondi i have so much more respect for life guards
As a former EMT I can tell you anaphylactic shock is terrifying. These guess did fantastic!! 👏👏👏
“YEI MOIATE” music to my aussie ears 😌🎀✨
Generally an epipen is administered only if the symptoms become serious, or are gradually getting worse.
First, take the cap off, orange end goes into the thigh, and blue end towards the sky (or follow the instructions provided).
It is important to have the patient sitting down, because the sudden rush of adrenaline can cause them to pass out.
When administering, hold over thigh at a 45 degree angle above either leg and firmly inject the epipen into the mid-thigh until you hear the click. Hold for about 10 seconds, then remove the epipen straight out and massage the injected area for about 10 seconds.
Continue to monitor the patient, because if symptoms do not improve after 5-15 minutes, a second does from an epipen may be needed, but should only be given after 5-15 minutes has passed from the first injection.
Edit: Generally the patient needs to administer the epipen themself, unless it is a dire emergency. Instructions should be given to the patient if and when needed.
-This is how I was taught during my First-Aid certification.
You guys are amazing life guards. May god bless you with all, ur hard work.
i don't know about now but i used to suffer allergic reaction to the cold, my skin would get itchy and i'd break out in lumps where the cold was touching, but it never sent me into shock like this dude, it just made me super itchy. was annoying with cold drinks when my tongue got itchy or hands from holding the drink. i haven't had it in awhile so i might have recovered from it.
Well done guys..life savers in more ways than one..miss the lovely Terry..taken way too early..😢
Wait what happened to terry?!!!!
@christian1300 Terry was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2020 and passed away on 1st September 2022..
12:00 that was rough I’m so sorry for her
My mom is allergic to mangoes and has to carry her Epipen everywhere she goes now. When she had her first reaction, it was just some swelling in her face and she threw up, but the second and then third (the final reaction that got her an epipen and diagnosis) were soooo much worse. Her face swelled up to the point she couldn’t see, her airways closed, she was committing for days. Allergies are not to be taken lightly. The situation can get really bad REALLY fast. Bless these lifeguards who help these people and for being properly trained to administer epipens ❤
Bondi Rescue you are Angels. Your team is amazing. You are doing great, fantastic job.
It’s funny I’ve seen almost all of these but still I’m still entertained like it’s a brand new episode!!! ❤
allergic reactions are no joke, i almost died when i was younger to black berries lol
im allergic to blackberries as well
so happy someone mentioned that you can actually be allergic to the cold, it always makes me itchy and red. lots of people dont believe me.
You should talk to a doctor you don't want the same thing to happen to you
It makes sense to me.
Was eating at a restaurant one night in my early 20's and I had a reaction to the detergent used to clean the silverware... Made my lips and tongue swell awfully bad, luckily I was not having breathing difficulties since the silverware hadn't touched my throat... I took 4 Benadryl and slept for 12 hours... Woke up fine, but my lips were sore from rubbing them during the episode because they were itchy!!
Wow. They need to rinse better.
I’ve had these reactions before they’re terrifying.
Oh no! We bet. Did you have to go to hospital to get treated? 😱
Dyspraxia, also known as developmental co-ordination disorder (DCD), is a common disorder that affects movement and co-ordination.
I also have cold urticaria. Whenever I get in cold water my skin (after a min) becomes infested with hives. If I don’t get out sooner I might have an allergic reaction. I also get very itchy.. I hate it. I can’t enjoy swimming in cold water. It has to be a certain temperature
22:41 such a caring lifeguard bless him. amazing people😇💯🙏
My nephew had (or had, I think it's much better now) some sort of reaction to both cold and hot weather. He'd almost get entirely covered in hives and rashes, and as a baby it was so painful for him.
So I really felt bad for that man with the cold allergy.
I’ve always wanted to go to Australia but dam there’s a lot of scary creatures there.
I for some reason love how terry used the epipen without removing the blue cap yet it somehow worked, the placebo effect really works
I think it's amazing how epipens work so quickly to stabilise patients. I'm glad lifeguards carry them, even if they don't have to use them very often
AT 23:00 didn't pull the blue cap off the epi
Thanks go to all those around the world whose efforts may help others in need, whether they are unpaid volunteers, professionals or even just passers-by. It could be me next, or you, who needs their help.
23:05 mark he didn’t take the blue safety tab out in order for the auto inject to work… he didn’t get the ephedrine injected in him… yikes! He could have died! 🤦♀️
Noticed that too, think that’s why they gave him more adrenaline when paramedics arrived
I LOVE THE FACT THAT HE HELPS EVERYONE!❤
I love you Bondi I wish I could see you in Australia but I live in uk
We hope you'll get a chance to come down to visit some day! 🙌
Wouldn't we all want a Norm if we were knocked down hard? What a legend!
I know Aussies always shorten words, but I've never heard anyone say they need to call an "ambo" before 😂
Oh get used to it. You'll be hearing it a lot more if you keep watching. Have you heard of Maccas before? 😂
@@BondiRescueWe actually say ambos in the UK quite often 😂
Really? It's pretty common shorthand here in QLD haha
Ambos, firies, posties, sparkies, etc.,
I have had a few anaphylactic reactions before most of them were with pizza but we didn’t know why it was with pizza so I just took things off and replaced them with other ingredients but I still got it and so we figured out I was allergic to tomatoes and I also had to go to the hospital once. The other one was when my mom bought some yogurt and a berry jam but not just any berry a nastergal berry I got do red and swollen up I was shaking and even got a cold but luckily my mom had some natural oils like frankincense and myrrh and so she put it over most of my body and gave me some natural pills and after about 20 minutes I was back to almost completely normal.
good job for helping all these people!
Bondi lifeguards - I LOVE YOU ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
If I were in a dire situation and a paramedic said people call me Uncle Norm, I would immediately relax as I would feel that I was in good hands. Great man.
I know I might be late to ask this question, but when did they add a gate to the tower?
Hope i get to visit Bondi and meet some of the guys at some point in my life. Love this show though keep it up!
*calmly "yeah it's slowly getting worse" while his eyes are closed shut, HOW IS HE SO CALM?
I have a similar thing to the second guy, my body has random allergic reactions to things randomly! It’s so annoying 🙃
Same, I get random hives sometimes
@@Taser420 welcome to the idiopathic urticaria life 😂 Not fun haha
You lot are just outstanding people. Love from Scotland 🏴
Mat has the same allergy as me and these are really scary moments
Always remember blue to the sky orange to the thigh for most standard epi pens
2:05 blue to the sky, orange in the thigh. Hold for 10 seconds and rub. Its easy.
And don't hold your finger on either end!
I have dyspraxia and I wouldn’t put it on a medical id card as it’s not medical but each to their own amazing life guards though 👏🏻
May you explain what it is for those of us wondering?
@@Picachkiit’s like dyslexia, but for movement. So basically, coordination difficulties.
@@aliceb17 Oh ok. Thank you! 👍
In her case I think it was a good idea to do that. She also has something that causes her to have anaphylactic reactions hours up to days later. So if she faints then anyone that is around that helps then may know how to help her better.
My friend had an allergic reaction to tree nuts, which triggered a seizure, and I had to call EMS while crying because I thought I was going to lose my friend. But she made a full recovery.