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Friday, June 9, 1972
LIFE SAVING AND RESUSCITATION
AMS Film Making Impression On Thousands Of Fupils
An Auxiliary Medical Service film, "Pulse Of Life," is making
the rounds of schools to show pupils the latest life-saving methods developed
by internationally-recognised medical researchers.
It has the recommendation of the Director of Medical and
Health Services and the Director of Education, and headmasters interested
in having it screened in their schools can arrange a booking through
the Education Department.
A demonstration follows the screening, with AMS staff showing
methods of resuscitation on a "Resusci Annie." The film and the
demonstration together last about an hour.
Seventy schools have so far requested a booking, and
thousands of young people have already seen the film and the demonstration.
"This is a very satisfactory response, " comments Mr. G.F. Doggett,
Medical Defence Staff Officer, Auxiliary Medical Service, "and timely,
too, considering that we are well on to the swimming season, and some
advice on life-saving can prevent tragedies on beaches and in swimming pools.
"As many schools as possible should arrange for bookings before
they break up for the holidays."
The film was made in the United States. The commentary is in
English, but Cantonese instructors provide a simultaneous translation.
"Pulse Of