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First Response with Paramedic Sally Dennes

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People often don't realise that even as they ask further questions, we're already mobilising resources to you. Sally Dennes is an intensive care paramedic in Sydney. She gives us insight into what happens when first responders arrive at a stroke situation. Unexpectedly in the episode, Sally also reveals to Piers that she herself is a young stroke survivor. Featuring paramedic Sally Dennes. Australia's Stroke Foundation is a proud friend of 404: Brain Not Found. Learn more about the Stroke Foundation here: https://strokefoundation.org.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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