In this episode of the "Well said" series, Andrzej Silczuk talks to Ariel Szczotok - a paramedic, master of nursing, anesthetic nursing specialist and perfusionist - and Rafał Dobkowski - a paramedic, psychologist with specialization in clinical psychology and a WOPR water rescuer - about what pre-medical first aid is, why fear blocks us and how to start despite it act.

We discuss:

- why adrenaline naturally "freezes" us in the first seconds of a crisis - and how to take the first step anyway

- what are the legal penalties for failing to provide assistance - and when we are released from this obligation,

- how to assess the safety of the scene of the incident, the consciousness and breathing of the injured person step by step, in accordance with the principles of occupational health and safety at work,

- what does cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and chest compressions look like in practice,

- why in case of medical emergencies it is worth calling 999 and not 112, and how to talk to the dispatcher,

- how to operate an automatic defibrillator (AED in the office) - and why you only need to listen to it,

- how to deal with the fear of seeing blood and why exposure is the best method to tame it,

- how to respond to an accident at work and ensure the safety of both yourself and the injured party, and what crisis procedures are worth implementing in the company,

- how not to harm yourself after a difficult, crisis event - and why post-traumatic stress affects fewer people than we think, and escaping into stimulants is the worst possible path.

This conversation provides specific knowledge useful in building first aid training for companies and in everyday care for the well-being of employees and the employer's responsibility for the safety of the team.

It won't get any worse - the situation can only be improved. The question is: will you take that step forward?

The recording comes from the Multi.Life channel - a wellbeing platform for companies.

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00:01:43 - Welcome and introduction of guests - Ariel Szczotok and Rafał Dobkowski, paramedics

00:02:38 - How they became rescuers - vocation or accident

00:06:18 - Scenario in the office: colleague loses consciousness - first few dozen seconds

00:07:58 - Legal obligation to provide assistance - art. 162 of the Penal Code

00:10:28 - Assessing the security of the scene and looking for witnesses

00:12:07 - 999 or 112? How to talk to the dispatcher

00:19:05 - Assessment of the injured person's consciousness - first steps

00:20:05 - First aid kit and AED - why it is always worth bringing them

00:26:40 - The right to make mistakes in first aid

00:29:35 - How to operate an automatic defibrillator (AED)

00:33:22 – Assessing breathing: CPR or the recovery position

00:37:40 - Red flags: hemorrhages as a growing first aid challenge

00:40:00 - How to deal with the fear of seeing blood - exposure therapy

00:50:29 - The biggest myths about first aid

01:12:05 - How to deal with stress after a difficult event and what to avoid

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Published:
23/10/2026 1:16
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