do you know how to do CPR?

Aug 19, 2018, 03:18 AM

do you know how to do CPR, and have you had any need to use your skills.

yes, I know how to do it- and I've had to use it twice so far in my lifetime

Aug 19, 2018, 03:55 AM

I can't say that I do. My sister in law took it up while she was pregnant and I've never seen her since.

I've done dangerous goods (transportation) and ohs, was given the chance to learn CPR, and then someone put me off it.

Did you do it for personal reasons or work related?

Aug 19, 2018, 04:03 AM

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Originally Posted by 2ISAB

I can't say that I do. My sister in law took it up while she was pregnant and I've never seen her since.

I've done dangerous goods (transportation) and ohs, was given the chance to learn CPR, and then someone put me off it.

Did you do it for personal reasons or work related?

I did it as part of something at school

the ambulance came to the school for an open day and gave some of the kids oppotunity to learn CPR

it's a useful skill to have, so why not

what put you off it?

Aug 19, 2018, 04:06 AM

like I say I've used it twice,

first time it was because someone had overheated, and second time it was because someone had her drink spiked.

second time I even got a " thank you for saving my life."

Aug 19, 2018, 04:39 AM

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Originally Posted by raging vortex

I did it as part of something at school

the ambulance came to the school for an open day and gave some of the kids oppotunity to learn CPR

it's a useful skill to have, so why not

what put you off it?

A story about two close people who one of them kept freaking out about the distinctive sound of vomit that came fluttering out the wind pipe as the corpse exhaled the air..

Hey, but I'm all for necrophilia lol

But, yeah it unfortunately turned me off from ever performing it.

Aug 19, 2018, 04:44 AM

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Originally Posted by 2ISAB

A story about two close people who one of them kept freaking out about the distinctive sound of vomit that came fluttering out the wind pipe as the corpse exhaled the air..

Hey, but I'm all for necrophilia lol

But, yeah it unfortunately turned me off from ever performing it.

that makes sense

fortunately, I can handle most things (bodily sounds and fluids. lol)

I do draw the line at piss and **** though- blood and vomit I can handle

Raindropvampire · Aug 19, 2018, 04:59 AM

I learned and have used my skills twice.

Once was when my little cousin had choked on some cigarette butts and quit breathing.

Once when my friend's 3 year old sister fell in their pool and we found her unresponsive floating face down.

Both times It worked and even though I was calm while it was happening both times I swooned after the immediate threat was over.

ShadowGX · Aug 19, 2018, 05:39 AM

It's required for my job, along with first aide certification. Luckily I have never had to do CPR. My wrists are not good, I had a lot of pain doing it properly during the class.

eskielover · Aug 19, 2018, 07:47 AM

I have never been trained in it though have learned bits & pieces here & there. I probably should learn since moving to the little town I live in I have been the first one at 3 car accidents, 2 were really bad & I had to care for the people until the responders arrived that I had called. Had never had the need before moving to the country.

WishfulThinker66 · Aug 19, 2018, 07:54 AM

You bet I do and I regularly get recertified. I am CPR qualified for special cases like infants too. It all started with a course in the military and I have kept the knowledge current - which is a good idea as the methods periodically change (for instance now it is straight compressions without pausing for breaths).

While I have not had occasion to use my CPR skills I have had to use my First Aid training repeatedly.

I also have knowledge of low level and high level (wilderness) rescue and field first aid.

seeker33 · Aug 19, 2018, 10:05 AM

Yes, it's taught at all high schools in my country. In high school everyone goes on a week long course usually in the mountains where we learn first aid and basic survival skills. Also first aid and safety are taught during last days of school year in every grade. It's what they do before summer holidays when kids have no motivation to study but they have to go to school.

So I went through that and I also have official certificate from the red cross. Fortunately never had to use it.

eskielover · Aug 19, 2018, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by seeker33

Yes, it's taught at all high schools in my country. In high school everyone goes on a week long course usually in the mountains where we learn first aid and basic survival skills. Also first aid and safety are taught during last days of school year in every grade. It's what they do before summer holidays when kids have no motivation to study but they have to go to school.

So I went through that and I also have official certificate from the red cross. Fortunately never had to use it.

That is AWESOME that they require that training. I think that is a great idea all countries should implement.....along with survival skills. Most people don't have the slightest idea how to survive without electricity, gas, air conditioning, or heating.

Taylor27 · Aug 19, 2018, 10:47 AM

Yes i do it started in nursing school i have kept up with it. I have had to do twice in my life in my family. Also i have my first aid

Aug 19, 2018, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by eskielover

That is AWESOME that they require that training. I think that is a great idea all countries should implement.....along with survival skills. Most people don't have the slightest idea how to survive without electricity, gas, air conditioning, or heating.

don't let bear gryls hear you say that

lol..

hmm could I survive on a desert island?

I mean I guess, I watch those survival shows all the time- but not had my own survival course

Calla lily12 · Aug 19, 2018, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by raging vortex

do you know how to do CPR, and have you had any need to use your skills.

yes, I know how to do it- and I've had to use it twice so far in my lifetime

Yes, infant and adult. Also AED training and MAP certification.

SeekerOfLife · Aug 20, 2018, 12:37 PM

I learned CPR as part of my CNA training ( done on a mannequin plus AED). In North Carolina, recertification is done online. This is senseless to me. I consider "hands on" training essential. Also, recertification in AED is not required in NC.

LiteraryLark · Aug 20, 2018, 01:19 PM

I've taken CPR classes many times but I wouldn't trust myself to perform it during an emergency unless I was absolutely the only one who can do it.

LiteraryLark · Aug 20, 2018, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by raging vortex

don't let bear gryls hear you say that

lol..

hmm could I survive on a desert island?

I mean I guess, I watch those survival shows all the time- but not had my own survival course

I'm prepared for crisis/survival mode but not to be relied on for medical purposes or to save someone's life. But emergency/survival first aid is something I'd like to learn how to do.

Cocosurviving · Aug 27, 2018, 05:18 PM

I have CPR and First Aid certifications
It’s been a while since I’ve had to use my skills. A while back my younger daughter (1 years old) had a seizure. I had 911 on the line and I was working on her. A few months later she had another one.

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