That teenager putting his own life in danger without hesitation to save that boy by diverting the pit bull’s attention onto him is without a doubt the definition of heroism. He is amazingly selfless and courageous. His parents/guardians raised him right. Then seeing him give the boy a hug made me tear up. Such a traumatic experience they shared.

I am truly just in awe over the young man who literally ran towards danger to help that little boy being mauled. He is an extraordinary human being

That baby catch was INSANE if you stop to think about what had to go into that response time. He had to go from seeing, to processing, to yelling, to running, to catching all within seconds. I find it hard to believe that that was anything other than an engrained compassion and instinct to protect. Was it even his conscious decision to save his brother or is that just who he is deep down? That was nuts. That baby has an amazing older brother

...Six years I was forced to endure horrific abuse by my partner. He would routinely clean his guns in front of me and then "check the sights," while pointing the gun not directly at me but sort of to the side. He did this while we had "talks," meaning he would be screaming and insulting me. I am so glad that my child and I are out of that situation now... Thank you for showing that clip.

As a mortician I cannot express how right you are about not turning your back on a child near water or on an elevated surface. It happens so fast in baths and puddles.

As a survivor of IPV, thank you. A lot of people will say, “just leave” but that is easier said than done in a lot of situations. I was in the relationship for two years before I was able to get help, and my doctor was my hero in that situation. I’m so grateful that he believe me and came to my rescue in a way I didn’t expect.

I'm not a person who normally cries but this video got me emotional, especially that last one. Mike is such a good person, teaching us stuff like he did in video, and not just teaching it to us, but explaining like we're 5 with simple words. Excellent job Dr Mike.

I love what Doctor Mike said about using humor and not making her the target-that’s very validating to me as someone who has spent a lot of time in hospitals and had some doctors and nurses make fun of me-they act like it’s just teasing but sometimes it really isn’t, and is harmful. Like gaslighting being played off as a joke

I have to say how proud I am of the last lady to coordinate her own rescue. She was truly brave!

Yesterday my friends’ son dropped dead at school from an undiagnosed congenital heart defect. He was resuscitated twice with chest compressions before he even made it to the hospital. The odds of him surviving were extraordinarily low, but he made it through because of the hard work of the school nurse and the EMTs who kept him alive until he could get to the hospital. CHEST COMPRESSIONS, CHEST COMPRESSIONS, CHEST COMPRESSIONS!

8:05 I just recently had a baby, he's six weeks old. Those screams from the mother made me burst into tears in a way I've never experienced before. It honestly felt like a stab to the gut and I really wasn't prepared for it. I guess it's true what they say: once you have a child, you'll intrinsically know and feel other parents' pain.. because your mind can't help but picture your own child in the dire situation. Absolutely heartbreaking, but thank god for that man's quick thinking. So glad that baby was saved.

As someone who has been in the midst of IPV, I have never heard it called that. I am so thankful that you included that in your video. I never thought it would happen to me, but anyone struggling -- ask someone for help! You think it is your fault or you deserve it, but no matter what, you simply DO NOT!!! 💜

The IPV one made me tear up. This girl was so brave to do that, so smart, and she saved herself. Kudos to the vets for helping her.

That baby saving the other baby makes me amazed at how the human body can just pull strength out of nowhere in dire situations. (+a bit of adrenaline)

Those cpr pop ups are a perfect example of an influencer/famous person to use their platform to spread quality meaningful lessons that on a large scale can only help never hinder. Best case someone can now act in aid of another because you're pop up tutorials helped them lean a skill that quite literally savez lives

Teachers are legit the unsung hero’s of our society. They deal with so much bs from students every single day and yet, it’s so very obviously that they genuinely care about the kids they’ve been entrusted with. And they are definitely not appreciated enough. Shout out to the people who work in the education system. You guys are the true GOATs.

11:45 I instantly started crying at this one because the teenager had to legitimately be so fcking brave. To save a kid that’s a stranger or just a neighbor. It’s also so impactful when you think about how terrifying that is for a child vs a more prepared adult. Taking the threat away from an innocent kid when you’re probably terrified too… what a hero

Not enough kudos to that teacher for saving the kid, she immediately performed the Heinrich maneuver without hesitation and made no mistakes, overall great teacher who clearly cares for her kids.

The video of the woman at the vet made me cry and gave me chills. I'm so glad that she was able to think so quickly and get herself and her dog to safety. Too many stories don't end that way...

The hockey game video freaked me out. I was having problems of passing out the last time I did I went into cardiac arrest. I was given CPR and shocked twice. My doctor finally diagnosed me with sick sinus syndrome. I’m now the proud owner of a pacer and ICD. I haven’t passed out since and so glad to be alive.

Ex-Veterinary Nurse here, the wheelbarrow technique is super important, thank you for mentioning that!! Lifting the hind legs throws the dog off balance and decreases the likelihood of being bitten.

I love how doctor mike goes above and beyond “reacting” to a video, he explains every situation, what to do, how to prevent, and overall shows empathy towards everyone involved. He goes above and beyond the roll of a doctor and a KZfaqr.

I remember choking on a piece of chocolate that had broken off of the Snickers I was eating while at work. I had taken CPR/first aid/AED training at work… with a few of these guys. They all freaking panicked and froze! Every time I got it dislodged a little and could take a gasp, the damn chocolate would remelt over my windpipe! I was struggling and fell to my knees (on hard tile floor no less) and used my clipboard to heimlech (sp?) myself while a bunch of big dudes stood around asking me questions… can’t freaking answer when you can’t freaking breathe! I requested a refresher course for everyone that had taken the CPR/first aid/AED training already. That was by far, the scariest feeling I’ve ever felt in my 45 years on this planet.

5:27 last year I choked on a granola bar in the hallway at school. When I realized, I immediately turned around, made eye contact w the first person I saw, and put my hands on my throat. The girl I looked at asked if I was serious so I looked at someone who was looking at me and he ran and got a teacher who did the heimlich and it was so so terrifying but I was incredibly grateful that it happened during passing period and not class as I am a paraplegic, I wouldn’t be able to run to a class. Thank you Mr Salem ❤️

IPV survivor here... that last clip had me bawling. I'm so lucky I was able to get out because of my friends and loved ones encouraging me, giving me resources, offering to help me... but also a clerk who saw me flinch when my ex touched me. He went outside to get something from the car, and she gave me the biggest hug, telling me I didn't deserve what he was doing to me. She passed me the phone number for the local women's crisis center before I left. When a complete stranger embraces you with that much empathy... it hits differently. I hope that lovely woman is doing better for herself now.

I am so proud of the brave woman on the last clip. She risked her own life to save it at the same time. I'm a domestic violence victim myself and I'm here to say how very uneasy it can be to try an escape an abusive situation. I'm so proud of her for standing up and taking action.

That kid and the baby are bloody legends

1:58 you can actually see how much he cares and the anxiety that it’s giving him as a doctor physically reacting to this

That kid catching his baby sibling was insane! Go kid!

8:06 as a mother of two, the sound of that mother's shrieks, terrified for her baby, literally made me burst into tears.

That kid who saved his baby sibling’s life is proof that our bodies are capable of amazing things under life or death circumstances, whether it’s our own life or someone else’s life.

12:56 Veterinarian here. Actually, Dr. Mike, the best thing you can do to stop an attacking dog is to choke the dog out. Throwing water, pulling the dog, pulling its tail or elevating the dog's back legs might not only not work but also make things worst. So always choke the attacking dog as fast as possible.

Mark Cherry, a teacher at IT Tech in Sacramento, was my dad's hero. My dad had a minor heart attack while teaching there, but because of the way they're depicted in movies and shows, he didn't think it was a heart attack. The pain down the left arm was the big indicator to Mark, and he was the one to suggest it was a heart attack and drive my dad to the hospital. Though the first was a minor heart attack, my dad had more while being monitored, including a major one that could have killed him if he hadn't been there. My dad's a Vietnam vet and a career Navy man before getting certified and teaching. He was going to just shrug off the pain and continue teaching. If Mark Cherry hadn't insisted and been stubborn about it, I don't want to think about what would have happened. So here's to the unsung heroes who never make the news.

I got chills from that young boy being attacked. I completely forgot that I had been attacked as a child and it just sent me back 30 years. That guy that saved him really is a hero. Thats incredible!

6:06 bro as an adult I’ll be securing my furniture to the wall FOR ME 😭

man i can't explain it but i got emotional when the teacher saved that kid, put her hands around him. A moment neither will ever forget.

I have never been more happy than seeing that teacher save a child. I hope she feels amazing for what she did.

“I can’t even carry him so I don’t know how that happened… and I can’t even run that fast!” Sounds like the kid had his first adrenaline rush. Good on him saving his younger sibling!

The baby catch is amazingly horrifying, I’m just happy we can focus on something positive instead of the situation being reported as a tragedy. They’re blessed

These people that save lives not for money, a job, or fame are what heroes are

In Denmark, we have something called heart runners. It is a volunteer program and an app. The app dispatches up to twenty people when an emergency call comes in with a lifeless person. Some are directed to help the family, while others are required to find automatic defibrillators. I have a friend whose dad was saved by the heart runners.

That little boy who saved the falling baby was amazing!! "I can't even run that fast!"

I like that Doctor Mike gives info on how to handle dogs and dog fights. A few years ago, I tried to break a dog fight between a great dane and a beagle because the beagle was going to be killed, the dane backed away and stopped, and the beagle latched onto my arm and gave me a permanent scar. Very very dangerous, I learned the hard way.

That kid that gave himself up to save the boy from dog has some serious balls man!

The heart attack story tugged at my heart strings a bit. I lost my dad 21 years ago to a massive heart attack; I was 15. He was on a fishing trip in Canada with his buddies and between them and first responders, they tried to revive him for an hour with no luck. I love that you are trying to teach everyone CPR and love the kiosk approach!!!

4:17 omg this kid is so adorable! What a good brother!

I found my Doctor as I was in the midst of/leaving my abuser and so she has a good understanding of my history, what I find now is that when I talk to her or other professionals (medical/mental health) they consistently follow up with my current relationships, they ask me questions that aren't aggressive but obviously allow them to check in regarding how I'm being treated, what the relationship looks like etc and she places emphasis on making sure I'm safe. I have a healthy relationship now, but I really respect that whatever situation I find myself in now it won't be hidden and there's a team that understands and will pick up on things I don't. When it's extreme or you're used to it, you can't see more subtle signs that others can, or you honestly don't always know if someone is abusive. People can say it's obvious and leave, but not when you've never known better. It's always a frog in a bubbling pot situation. I want to add too that that lady is bloody brave. Absolutely f*cking brave.

I hadn't had a first aid course since I was 16, I'm now 52, I work in retail and a customer collapsed and had a cardiac arrest. All I could think in my head was 'chest compressions, chest compressions, chest compressions...' She came back in about 30 seconds thankfully, but myself and my colleague (who witnessed it and was upset and traumatised also) are now booked in for a first aid course at work! Thank you Dr.Mike. Although I did bring the lady back and the paramedics said I'd done everything right I didn't expect to feel so traumatised or shocked because I felt like I should have been just grateful that I'd saved her but it was so scary and took me at least a month to stop jumping out of my skin at every sudden noise and bursting into tears for no reason! I'm so thankful that I'd watched some videos on CPR even if I haven't yet taken another course but I'm looking foward to feeling a bit more prepared next time something like that happens! Thanks again! :)

My daughter choked on a hard candy when she was almost four (disclaimer: I did not give it to her, but my husband learned a valuable lesson). I'm a highly anxious person, and have wrought my mind around what I would do if ever faced with that exact situation. Despite having watched so many videos and having taken CPR classes, I was convinced that if that time ever came where my child was choking, I would panic. But I DID NOT. I remained so calm and started the heimlich while my husband ran tot get the LifeVac. After a couple of thrusts and backblows, the candy popped out. I was so surprised how calm I was and how I immediately knew what to do.

i love how you can learn and not get bored with mike

Way to go big bro Joseph!! As a mother, that gave me a heart attack. That man with the life-vac, is an angel on earth. He would be on my Christmas present list, heck he'd become family after that.

These citizens are amazing recognizing symptoms of distress in order to make the right calls to save people's lives, everyone should learn this stuff and the people who teach it are amazing

Love how the first thing he mentioned after the dog attack was in interest of the psichological well being of the child. I was attacked by a dog when I was 14 and as a result from the psichological trauma I developed OCD.

@12:39 where doctor Mike is talking about how to stop a dog that is latched on to someone, you can also use the grip and pull. It's when you grip the muscle at the top of the back legs right as it meets the torso and pull the dog will try to bite your hand but it will let go of whatever you are trying to get it away from automatically.

Wow! The kid who had ran super fast to catch the baby is a hero! He did it even though he couldn't hold the baby! Go kid! Keep being a hero!

Thank you for clarifying that domestic violence can be different from intimate partner violence. You have no idea what that means to someone like me, a survivor of both. And you having resources as a part of your video brought tears to my eyes ❤ Thank you so much for all the help you bring to others and the hope you give to survivors of these situations 💕

WOW THAT LITTLE BOY HAS DONE A VERY GOOD JOB TO SAVE THE BABY WHO EVER LIKED THAT ACTION 👇

Being a doctor and being able to save lives must be the coolest thing ever

Honestly, the advice to pinpoint a specific person to call 911 is really on point. Its part of the bystander effect; if you dont designate one person to call, everyone will be assuming you dont mean them, and someone else will do it. Then no one calls. Or, on the other end of the spectrum, EVERYONE will call and flood the lines to 911. Thats a main thing i was taught in my first aid class and with how a group will act in that situation, its better to give the job to one person.

I couldn't stop crying throughout this entire video. First because I hate to see anyone hurt and second because of the brave, selfless people who helped those in trouble. Thank you Dr. Mike for showing how any one of us can save a life if we have a little knowledge. Since watching your videos I feel a lot more confident in how to react if I were to be at the scene of a medical emergency. Thank you for being you and sharing your knowledge with the world.

i have no clue of how many stuff i have learned from you. like how to do chest compressions right and much other stuff. this might be the most inportant youtuber ever. he even saved someones life on a plane, or atleast from bad injuries

When I was at primary school, a boy in my class was choking on a sweet. The teacher rushed over to him and took him to the hall where she then manage to get the sweet out and probably saving his life.

I don’t think anything makes my blood boil more than domestic/intimate partner abuse or manipulation. Good on that brave woman and good on those who responded.

My dad actually saved someone's life because he administered cpr. He was driving home from work one day when he saw a woman unconsious on the pavement with her dog pulling on his leash which was still wrapped around her wrist, so he pulled over, called 911, and administered cpr until the paramedics arived. She's had a heart attack while on a dog walk, and ended up surviving and later on even coming over to our house to thank my dad in person. Ever since then I've tried to keep up with being cpr and first aid certified as much as possible because I know it could save someone's life some day.

February 8th 2024, I slipped and fell on ice while getting out of a taxi to go to my math tutor's house. I tried to get up, I realized I can't bend my right knee propperly, I looked down and saw my knee did NOT look normal. I thought I had dislocated my knee. I screamed from shock, I wasn't in pain. I will forever be thankful to the people who heard me and called the ambulance for me

We need more doctors like Doctor Mike!!! 🙌🏼🙏🏼

I worked at a daycare for 3 years in high school / college, and I learned so freaking much about handling kids safely. Our number one rule for the elevated diaper tables? ONE HAND ON THE CHILD AT ALL TIMES. And it wasn't fingertips, it was your hand flat on that child, preferably on their chest. I got super good at extracting wipes and grabbing supplies one-handed.

The woman who was in the IPV situation was SO smart! As a survivor, of almost the same situation she had in her note, I wish I had thought of doing that. It would have saved me from a lot more abuse. And kudos to the staff as well. IPV is a scary, dangerous situation. 💜

This guy is the only doctor I’ll ever trust.

I’m a mama and I’m holding back tears watching this

IPV survivor here. Thank you for including the last clip. I was emotional during some of the videos, but what actually brought me nearly to tears was that woman.

10:45 Rest in Peace to her husband💔 Prayers and condolences to him and all the families, friends and loved ones❤ So happy she's saved, hope shes doing well, So relieved and happy to hear the IPV victim is rescued, praying and hoping shes safe and okay❤ And so glad everyone in this video survived hope theyre well and may God be with them and us all❤ kudos to all the heroes mentioned here and all medical staffs and proffesionals, yall are heroes❤

I want to high-five all these people. It’s amazing how the little kid saw the baby falling and was able to catch him before he fell, even though he said he couldn’t run that fast or hold the baby before. It’s moments like those where things happen that wouldn’t normally be possible and it amazes me so much. Same with the toddler who saved his twin

I think paramedics are NEVER appreciated enough... So many incidents where some a55h0le attacked them simply for doing their job or whatever dumb reason, and they're still going out there saving people. Hats off to those fine ladies and gents 👏

Thank you Dr. Mike for these types of videos...Our daughter died in 1996 at age 5 1/2 months when she aspirated vomit while lying on her back in her crib at daycare...Once they noticed they called 911 but NO ONE attempted CPR on her at any point. The EMS we spoke with said that when they arrived at the daycare, our daughter was lying on the floor, alone, and the staff were all running around freaking out!! So the end result was a fatal brain injury due to the aspiration (is what we were told)..So thank you again for always making it known to do CPR ASAP!!!

3:55 cool kid

High respect brother, this world needs more people like you

I'm glad you touched on the appropriate use of humor in emergencies. I'm approaching my 6th year as an EMT, I've worked on the street in an ambulance and in the hospital as an ER/ED technician and met plenty of freshly minted docs , medics and RNs in emergency medicine who, for lack of a better term, act too seriously. I hope, much like I did, more of these greener than grass newcomers to emergency medicine find your channel and learn even while being entertained. While I was lucky enough to have FTOs and partners that shared their experience on this topic, my own sort of trial by fire that was an important lesson for me. We were running an interfacility transfer for an older male who fell almost 12 feet off a free-standing ladder, X-Ray confirmed pelvic fracture in 2 spots, total dislocation and separation of the left femur at the hip and knee and suspected bleeding in the pelvic bowl. Level 3 trauma center received him by personal vehicle, and we were moving him to a level 1 trauma center. He was conscious, alert and aware by 4 even on a pretty serious cocktail of narcs and understandably scared. We couldn't have family on board because of local SOPs and space restrictions in the unit because we were in a sprinter van and not a full-sized box. I found out he's a Marine who spent some time in an eastern Asian country during conflict, which happened to be the same place and time my own grandfather was an active Marine. The instant rapport that built allowed me to join him in making jokes that might otherwise seam out of place for other people. As we pulled up to the receiving hospital, he asked me if he was going to die. I guess you can call it a twist on SGM Daly's quote from 1918, but I told him "We all die, it's just a matter of time, but do you want to live forever". Again, it probably seams off color too most people, but in the moment, it got a good laugh from the old devil dog even as we unloaded. I wish this story ended on a more positive note, the level 1 center took him in and into surgery, but he went into cardiac arrest in the OR, and they weren't able to get him back. The family contacted our agency sometime later and said even as they were prepping him for surgery, he was in high spirits, making jokes and laughing even as the anesthesiologist put him under. I like to think that short time in the back of the unit with me was a contributing factor in keeping him positive and made what happened to be the last minutes of his life as comfortable and positive as they could have been for him and his family.

Thank you so much for addressing Domestic Violence. I was in hell for 5 years and too scared to tell anyone. Eventually someone noticed the bruises and helped me realize I didn't deserve what was happening. I'm not sure I would be here if they didn't intervene. I had been to several drs who did not do anything even after seeing my wounds. ❤️ to you and this channel

Every time I see an aggressive/violent pit bull, I'm side-eyeing the owner HARD. Pit bulls are some of the sweetest dogs I've ever known, and every time I see people get hurt by one, I just KNOW that poor dog is not being treated with the love and care it should. I hate big dogs being treated as tools to "protect the home" and not our companions, living beings with feelings.

Baby rule: One hand has to be touching the baby when they are at a height like a changing table. Either keep holding the baby in arms, or one hand on the belly.

I love how the mom warned the other people coming to help. That was very community minded.

the split second where it looked like the baby was going to hit the floor made me lose my breath. the brother is a real life hero and i agree- get him signed!

That kid's catching his sibling is amazing ❤❤❤

He saved his baby brother from hitting the floor he deserve the best brother award

It costs a lot to be cpr trained in canada. I wish we had your kiosks in every single public building. You're brilliant, Dr. Mike. Thank you for being a health advocate and spreading all the knowledge we really need in this crazy world. 🙏

None of my babies ever fell of the changing table because I changed them on the floor. Knowing that I might have to get one or the other item I needed at some time, this was the solution that solved the problem once and for all. Most of the things that make a baby comfortable on a changing table work perfectly fine on the floor, the baby can roll any direction it wants to - you'll find it eventually - most importantly - unharmed. I highly recommend this method.

Some of these moved me to tears. Thanks for sharing these.

Why are these making me cry? 🥺😩

There needs to be more of these people on earth. The citizens who help and care for each other as well as doctor Mike who helps and cares for others too. Love from the Netherlands 🇳🇱

When I was a baby, I rolled off the changing table. Throughout the day, I kept crying, and in the car, I'd scream when we hit bumps. So my mom finally took me to the ER. No injuries, but I had a horrible ear infection, and the doctor said if she hadn't brought me in, I would have more than likely gone deaf in that ear. Obviously, falling off the changing table didn't cause it, but she says, more than likely, she wouldn't have taken me to the ER if I hadn't fallen earlier that day. God works in mysterious ways.

That boy saving his brother brought a tear to my eye.

If a dog attacks you go for the nose. Its ultra sensitive. I saved my childhood dog from next door neighbors great dane my nailing that thing in the nose over and over. It had my chow on its back with it's jaws clenched around her stomach. She healed up and lived a happy long life.

I hope big bro Joseph (who caught his baby brother) gets *everything* on his Christmas wishlist this year, he deserves it. 👏 And the teen who saved the 6-year-old deserves whatever he wants for Christmas too. Someone buy him a scholarship or a car or something 😭 He really did just want to protect his neighbor; we could all learn from him. ❤

I'm such a sensitive dad, when he 3:30 admitted he couldn't carry or run that fast to do what he did, I lost it. He knew that he had to save his sibling and he did it...😭😭😭😭👏🏾👏🏾

Big fat kudos for posting kiosks for CPR learning and for sharing links to help DV survivors! 🙌🏽

Most of these I'm more mildly amused about like "Wow, these people are great", but that last one got me a lil choked up just imagining the relief that woman must've felt doing something that could've possibly killed her if done wrong

Thankyou for calling it IPV and highlighting that abuse can happen even when you're not living together. I was in a IPV relationship for 3 years as a teenager and felt so alone because I couldn't articulate or explain my situation. It wasn't DV, it wasn't child abuse either, but it was still violent, abusive, manipulating and controlling behaviour. It becomes your normal and you don't know any different. The abuser warps your sense of reality. I am still dealing with the trauma over 10 years later. Again, thankyou for all you do.

I am obsessed with the kiosk in the airport where you can learn CPR! I’m a nursing student and it is something everyone should learn to do bc it does keep that person alive! Thank you!! Keep it up! ❤

Performing 1st aid on an elderly patient in a theatre. Fall, 'serious' head lac, 'lots' of blood, no LOC. Had 911 called, and the stereotypical "is there a Doctor in the house"? ...and YES there was! 911 cancelled by him, a neurosurgeon. He and I patched her up, no stitches needed, then basically scrubbed out after he gave her and her friend instructions on what to do (essentially concussion protocol). Boss had to get doors for us (and supplies), he...did NOT do well with the sight of blood...and we were pretty covered... Best compliment EVER: "We don't teach you that...but that's exactly what we use!" - stopping a bleed with a compression bandage vs standard gauze/pressure.