CPR

[keithrichard]

Who here is qualified to give CPR? I'm ashamed to say I really would not know what to do in an emergency situation.

I was actually certified like a 100 years ago after taking a course in school but I remember little of it.

 

[flyingillini]

I am CPR and CPI certified but I can confidently tell you I wouldn't know what to do if I ever had to use it.

 

[BMR Genie]

Not me. I've never undergone medical training for emergencies. Tsk tsk. I'm a bad companion for emergencies, I panic and get lost easily.

 

[djefferis]

I’m not - fortunately never in a situation where needed a s AEDs are much more common these days. Which is a good thing in general.

Simple fact is most people trained or not aren’t prepared to react in an emergency. It’s a high stress situation and confusion is natural. Training is only useful when put into practice. That’s the nice thing about our AEDs - they are virtually idiot proof vs CPR.

Probably should learn though based on my recent heart attack - really something that should be taught in high schools as part of a life skills requirement.

 

[BMR Genie]

I’m not - fortunately never in a situation where needed a s AEDs are much more common these days. Which is a good thing in general.

Simple fact is most people trained or not aren’t prepared to react in an emergency. It’s a high stress situation and confusion is natural. Training is only useful when put into practice. That’s the nice thing about our AEDs - they are virtually idiot proof vs CPR.

Probably should learn though based on my recent heart attack - really something that should be taught in high schools as part of a life skills requirement.

Agree with this one, instead of other meaningless extracurricular activities, basic survival training is better.

 

[jjgold]

Jeffrey with a strong summary

 

[keithrichard]

I had a course in high school. It may have been mandatory but not sure.

 

[Tanko]

Yes CPR certified... American Heart Association holds classes regularly. Wife is a nurse and annual training is required so I go with her.

I think I could handle it in an emergency. I was first on scene in an pretty bad auto accident.... Didn't need to do CPR but had to stop bleeding until EMTs arrived.

Like Djefferis mentions, most people responding to an emergency are either in shock (no reaction, dumbfounded just staring) or freaking out and can't focus.

You just have to focus, evaluate the situation quickly, and stay calm and on task.

 

[djefferis]

I had a course in high school. It may have been mandatory but not sure.

Sadly didn’t teach that in my HS - but learned several other skills such as:

- using a manual typewriter
- climbing a rope to the gym ceiling
- algebra
- writing and balancing checkbook

All highly useful skills that I use at least weekly - if not daily….oh wait - I haven’t done any of these things in 30+ years.

To be fair - no one could have saw the end of paper checks coming so fast and it does have practical applications still - but the other stuff was as useless as the Mythology class they offered. I mean stuff like woodshop/welding/small engine repair was at least somewhat useful when we weren’t goofing off. But the amount of time spent on some stuff is just pointless. I’m a big proponent of life skills being taught in HS (preferably year 1 and 2) - keep it segmented and have outside speakers/guest teachers and teach stuff like CPR/basic life saving first aid - intro to civics/politics and other general skills that can also introduce 13-15 year olds to people in a field/industry that they might not be exposed to otherwise.

Maybe one of those few hundred kids you teach CPR/basic life saving skills to saves a life - or maybe they find an interest in nursing/EMT and a connection who can help further that interest.

 

[sunshine11]

Very easy. Ask if okay. If she says nothing. Pull top off. Tilt her head back. Pump her chest up and down a few times. And give her a few kisses. That will bring her back.

 

[Tanko]

Sadly didn’t teach that in my HS - but learned several other skills such as:

- using a manual typewriter
- climbing a rope to the gym ceiling
- algebra
- writing and balancing checkbook

All highly useful skills that I use at least weekly - if not daily….oh wait - I haven’t done any of these things in 30+ years.

To be fair - no one could have saw the end of paper checks coming so fast and it does have practical applications still - but the other stuff was as useless as the Mythology class they offered. I mean stuff like woodshop/welding/small engine repair was at least somewhat useful when we weren’t goofing off. But the amount of time spent on some stuff is just pointless. I’m a big proponent of life skills being taught in HS (preferably year 1 and 2) - keep it segmented and have outside speakers/guest teachers and teach stuff like CPR/basic life saving first aid - intro to civics/politics and other general skills that can also introduce 13-15 year olds to people in a field/industry that they might not be exposed to otherwise.

Maybe one of those few hundred kids you teach CPR/basic life saving skills to saves a life - or maybe they find an interest in nursing/EMT and a connection who can help further that interest.

Djefferis, they don't even teach cursive writing anymore.....
Kids can't read/write in cursive. I guess no longer needed, except for signatures.
Put your "X" here.
Crazy stuff.

 

[djefferis]

Djefferis, they don't even teach cursive writing anymore.....
Kids can't read/write in cursive. I guess no longer needed, except for signatures.
Put your "X" here.
Crazy stuff.

Getting tougher and tougher on those armed service recruiters - got to keep it simple for them to fill a quota.

Can you draw an “X” - great ! Uncle Sam wants you.

Should clarify - not a knock on the military or those who serve/served - just pointing out its hard to find kids who want to enlist in a career offering a whopping $18k a year when McDs pays 21k to start.

Cannot imagine what many vets would think of todays military and basic compared to their experience.

 

[BobbyFK]

I know CCR but not CPR

 

[keithrichard]

I know CCR but not CPR

 

[Tanko]

I know CCR but not CPR

What the hell is CCR (other than KR's reference to Creedence Clearwater Revival).

BTW, if you can play like CCR (the band) you shouldn't be in an Uber.

 

[BobbyFK]

What the hell is CCR (other than KR's reference to Creedence Clearwater Revival).

BTW, if you can play like CCR (the band) you shouldn't be in an Uber.

Creedence Clearwater Revival

 

[patrickbateman]

Not me. I'd call 911.

 

[Wagerallsports]

I take the class & get certificate annually

 

[BMR Genie]

This thread reminds me of The Office episode.

 

[aikman.tr]

Only perform chest compression, no mouth to mouth. Chest compression will draw in air, no benefit to add carbon dioxide to the patient via moth to mouth