Doctor Reacts To DRAMATIC Lifeguard Rescues

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Bondi Rescue is an Australian reality show about the lifeguards who work at Bondi Beach in Sydney. They have a YouTube channel where they upload a ton of their most amazing clips, so I decided to take a look and evaluate their skills from a medical perspective. Today we talk about drowning, CPR, chest compressions, the difference between CPR on land and in the sea, dislocated fingers, dislocated hips, seizures, diabetes, blue bottles or jellyfish stings, scrapes, and all other injuries that can occur when surfing or swimming in the ocean. Are there any clips I missed? Let me know down below!

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[BondiRescue]

G'day Doctor Mike! Our lifeguards always do their best in the most critical of situations. If you're ever Down Under, you're always welcome at Bondi 🤙 Important to note that some of these situations depict CPR methods that are over 10 years old, check in with your local first aid training centre on the latest resuscitation methods!

[JoelWende]

These Bondi dudes and dudettes are amazing. Yes, they may not do everything perfectly but they save thousands of lives every year! And whilst not seen in this video the way they read the surf and get people in is amazing!

[alicedamiano]

Dr Mike: "Why do people go in the ocean? Just hang out on shore!"
Australian fauna: "LOL, do you think you'll be safe there?"

[player]

"Timmey I like your wording but I know it's not gonna be gentle" 🤣🤣

[royalsea]

Just wanted to add, that this show has been running since 2006, and guidelines and training were different back then—especially for CPR. The lifeguards do as they are trained and their practices change over the years to fit the updated guidelines. Also, training is different from country to country so what you see as a mistake might be what they're taught to do.

[ansal]

An Aussie saying "mate" has got to be one of the most soothing things to hear when your anxious about your medical issue. That or "love"/"hun".

[XxtheransXx]

I love how he’s actually a doctor and not one of those fake ones who give u fake tips! Because when I found out that my sister had something called epilepsy or something like that which you could have a seizure at any moment my mom told me to turn her on her side and to give her medicine so Ty I learn a lot from u!

[laurenclear]

Thank you to everyone that has saved, attempted to save, or is training to save lives! I am nowhere near doing that for a living. I have been a teacher for about 10 years and have had mandatory CPR training twice through two different jobs. I hope more jobs make this a priority! I really enjoy watching your videos, Dr. Mike!

[bringerod]

Man, that father telling his kid ”enough” while in excruciating pain broke my heart. Poor boy

[cjwarrior]

Everyone: oh how terrible that he got stung 😮
Dr. Mike: “It’s actually really cool how this happenes”

[markzed]

As an Australian I’ve only been stung by a bluebottle once when I was about that young boys age age it was only a small section of my foot and I screamed just as much as that young boy, bless him he is so brave😢❤😢❤

[zookie]

i love watching the videos from the folks at bondi... that first video, they did take him to the hospital (as they should) and later, he came back to the beach to thank the lifeguards and watched the video of him being saved! he was very grateful.

[chip]

“Zach shut up it was only a whole jelly fish on your entire leg”
- best dad of the year

[s.a.chord]

I was a lifeguard and watching cpr still gives me chills. That first time you do it and you feel the cracking of the persons chest is unforgettable

[rage_of_aquarius]

So long as you're knowledgeable, aware of your surroundings, and respectful, ocean is the perfect place to grow up. It's the raw, beautiful power of nature. Plus saltwater and swimming can be healing.

[charlesison]

As a lifeguard for over 6 years ive treated a lot of these symptoms before and helped a lot. From doing CPR on drowned victums to spinal injuries off diving boards. A lot of people think its just the 'teen lazy job'. And for the 70-80% of the time, yeah, we look like we arent doing much but we have to be constantly aware of everyone in the body of water. And there is a surprsing amount of training, I like that this show doesnt gloss over a lot of things. WHile yes we arent doctors and we dont have as much qualifications we can keep someone going long enough for EMS to get there. Its honestly a wonderful feeling knowing you saved someone and having them come back to thank you.

[sakurafalls]

"Okay dad, maybe give your son a hug."
THANK YOU. You don't man up your son by invalidating his pain. You actually damage his trust in you and soon you'll be wondering why he hasn't called you in over a month.

[Ichigo]

The thing that shocked me the most about this video. Was Doctor Mike's hairdo 😳. Haven't seen a video of yours with your hair that short before 😂

[JoshuaGonzales-gf]

"They got the kid high, and he calmed down" I NEVER KNEW YOU COULD GET HIGH WITH THAT

[stephaniecassidy]

As an American who loves watching Bondi Rescue, I never hear other Americans talking about it and it hurts my heart. It’s such an amazing show with lifeguards who absolutely love their jobs. Maybe now that you’ve talked about this show, other people will get behind it and make it popular worldwide.