Does anyone know CPR?

[chrisbigman]

It's really important that more people know how to do CPR. Just wondering if anyone actually does.

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+1 y

people like you get helped last and slowly.

[AkumaKira]

I was in the beach and I saw there 2 girls. one was shouting, the other was lying down. I run there and saw the girl and she didn't breathe so I did CPR. I dont know why but it worked. I just knew what I was doing. Is it possible to know from my own? cause I haven't taken any courses... maybe from movies? lol

[chrisbigman]

I don't know if you can know from your own. You probably know... from movies or from the TV.

[AkumaKira]

I watched 1-2 courses afterwards because I was afraid of doing any mistake lol

[chrisbigman]

It's best to get certified, so that you know for sure that you know what you're doing.

[AkumaKira]

exactly

[Red_Arrow]

Yes. But every time I go back to re-certify, something has changed. Often the beats per minute, but then the need for rescue breathing was changed, and now they changed from ABC to CBA. How the hell did we not kill all kinds of people if it was always wrong?

[chrisbigman]

I don't know. My guess is that you at least need to do the breaths, compressions, (what's A) - but not in a particular order. It's always best to stay up to date, even if it changes. That way, you can say that you were certified to do it the right way.

[Red_Arrow]

Airway, Breathing, Compressions. In a lot of cases they are saying don't worry about the breaths, because there is a lot of oxygen in the lungs but the compressions have to be done right away to circulate the blood (with its oxygen) But the constant changes (is that an oxymoron?) confuse the hell out of me.

[chrisbigman]

Like I said, as long as you breath oxygen into the person and you do compressions, then it doesn't matter which order you do them in.

[Red_Arrow]

And like I just said, in the most recent class I took they were waying in many cases breathing for them is NOT necessary. they want you to stay with the compressions.

[Schneidy]

Yes, I first learned the basics of CPR in swimming lessons as a kid. Later on I took a first aid course as part of my job and have had to keep it up to date by retaking the course every couple of years.

[chrisbigman]

Cool!

[chrisbigman]

What is your job?

[Schneidy]

It's not my job anymore but I was coaching gymnastics and cheerleading all through high school and for a while after graduation as well. They wanted everyone at the gym I worked at to have first aid training.

[chrisbigman]

Oh, okay. That makes sense.

[zombiebabe]

try this link its simple
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[chrisbigman]

I know how. I just wanted to see who all knew.

[zombiebabe]

oh okay.. am a healthcare assistant.. so yep

[chrisbigman]

Awesome!

[Hans222]

Yeah I've been one of the first aid qualified staff at work for some years now.
Have never had life threatening illnesses or injuries so far. Mainly small injuries and illnesses for which someone needed to be taken home.
Only had to call an ambulance on 1 occasion but 2 days later person was back at work.
I agree with you: CPR should be learnt to pupils at school at age 12 to 14.
Than a short rehearsal every 2 years or so. Here in Europe max. 10% of people are qualified.

[DodgersGM]

No, but this little fella sure does. :)

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[Bluemax]

Is that from The Sand Lot?

[DodgersGM]

@Bluemax Yessssssssir it is! Squints was my hero in the summer of '93. LOL

[Bluemax]

Sand Lot was a great movie.

[OzFarmer]

Yep, Level 2 first aider and as such have to do cpr refresher course every 12 months..
Have had to use cpr twice at traffic accidents and general first aid on many occasions...
Everybody should learn in high school... but i hope no one has to do it

[chrisbigman]

Awesome! 12 month CPR refresher? I didn't know that. I know re-certification for CPR in general is every 2 years, is it not? I learned CPR in gym class for the first time, then had to learn it again as a housekeeper. I agree - I hope no one has to use it, but will use it if necessary.

[OzFarmer]

In Australia level 1 (basic level) cpr refresher every 3years, but if you are level 2, it's every year for cpr, and go through the whole course again every 3 years.
It is a requirement of some of my certifications like my confined spaces certificate, and elevated work platform (cherry picker) certificate that i have to have current level 2 first aid.. so work related...
i also use it as a volunteer with fire and emergency services...

[chrisbigman]

Oh, okay. I guess countries have different certification regulations.

[chrisbigman]

I'm not sure about the paramedic certifications. Those might be different.

[TedStar]

I know CPR. Learnt it properly in my first year of med school. Had to do a few last year in my emergency medicine rotation

[chrisbigman]

Great!

[BCRanger10]

I learned it once before when I was a security guard, but that was about three years ago, so I don't remember a great deal of it.

[chrisbigman]

Maybe you should re-learn it? Just because you don't have a job that requires it, doesn't mean you can know it or perform it.

[sahdahh__]

Yep! I know it all, I work in with people with developmental disabilities, lots of dysphasia so I am required to know it.

[chrisbigman]

Good!

[Alexzktra]

I am trained in first aid (including CPR) but I haven't refreshed my memory in a while--plus, I never use it. Knock on wood.

[chrisbigman]

You should refresh your memory. Make sure you are up to date, depending on what "a while" means to you. You never know when you may need it.

[Aizou]

We learned it in grade school
where I went to school.

If I still remember how to, I'd say
yeah, I do know CPR. ^.^

[chrisbigman]

Grade school? Really? Wow! You're lucky. I didn't learn until high school gym class, I think. Maybe try getting certified, so that you know for sure.

[NateInAk]

I was certified, but my card for CPR and first aid has expired.
I'm about to go get my ETT certification though.

[chrisbigman]

That's cool. Am I right that ETT certifies you for CPR?

[NateInAk]

You are correct sir!

[chrisbigman]

Cool!

[DanteSparda]

Yeah I do cuz I'm a Doctor :D
3 compressions and 1 breath.

[chrisbigman]

So, are you what is commonly known as a "troll"? I believe the correct numbers are 30 compressions and 2 breaths.

[DanteSparda]

Do you know about "Glasgow trauma staging" ? it varies depending upon the degree of severity.
Don't judge people before knowing them.

[chrisbigman]

No, I don't. I wasn't judging, was I? I apologize if I was.

[DanteSparda]

I provided you my opinion based on my knowledge and you called me a "Troll".

[chrisbigman]

I was asking if you were a troll, wasn't I? I wasn't calling you a troll.

[DanteSparda]

What do you think?

[chrisbigman]

I believe I was asking. But there's no way of knowing now, since someone flagged my comment.

[DanteSparda]

That's what I'm asking you - Do you think I'm a troll?

[chrisbigman]

Why are you asking me? I asked you first. I'm starting to think you are. It's not like I can confirm you are truly a doctor, can I?

[DanteSparda]

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that's my result and since I know you don't have an idea about the full form of M. B. B. S.
; It's bachelor of medicine and bachelor of surgery.

[chrisbigman]

How do I know for sure that, that's yours? If it is, then congratulations! However, 582 out of 900 isn't a great percentage. But you passed! Congrats, once again!

[DanteSparda]

At least I passed with a good rank in University.
What's your proffession other than annoying people?
Oh you're Jobless, right?
Oh and you're the first person to enter into my block list, congratulations :)

[Applefan1]

No I don't but I have been thinking that maybe I should learn.

[chrisbigman]

Yeah. It's never too late to learn.

[sovetskii13]

I was required to learn it in a P. E. class in 9th grade. I do remember the basics. Not too complex.

[chrisbigman]

I think I did, too. It may have changed since then as far as the breaths/compressions ratio, but not by much. I know it's 2 breaths and 30 compressions for both adults, kids, and babies.

[anniD20001]

Yes, I do know because of a first aid course that my class was required to do

[chrisbigman]

That's awesome! I learned in high school gym class the first time around.

[Barbarossa]

Kids in High School are required to take CPR. Therefore, most Americans should know how to do it.

[chrisbigman]

They are? That's probably a good idea, but I don't know if it was required back in my day. But yes. Most Americans should know how to do it.

[NateInAk]

Where is it required?

[Barbarossa]

It's required in High School, but I live in California. It's been required here since I was a student in the 1980s. I am assuming since you're asking that you don't live in California and it's not required in your state.

[chrisbigman]

Well, certain jobs require you to be CPR certified - like medical fields, schools, etc. Not all jobs require CPR certification. But just because the job doesn't require you to be certified, doesn't mean you can't be certified for your personal benefit.

[chrisbigman]

I'm not sure if it's required in Wisconsin. I just know that I took a gym class in high school that taught it.

[electrollama]

I remember from Boy Scouts, but I never got officially certified, and it's probably changed by now.

[chrisbigman]

Maybe a little. Maybe you should try getting certified. That way, it will give you more confidence that you know what you're doing. Re-certification happens every 2 years.

[electrollama]

Not a bad idea... thanks for the suggestion.

[chrisbigman]

You're welcome.

[azalea0912]

I know how to do CPR. I had to learn in my nursing classes.

[chrisbigman]

Awesome! Mind if I ask what kind of nurse are you (geriatric, emergency, newborn, etc)?

[soccerchick4eva]

yeah had to learn it when i was younger at school, had to get a certificate for it haha :)

[chrisbigman]

"had to"? I would think you'd want to. ; )

[MarkyyG123]

... her favourite machines was the Defib, not matter what she'd defib the thing 0_0

[soccerchick4eva]

ahaha well back then as being as quite young students , we really didn't give a crap about those things haha so yeah it was compulsory for everyone to do it :") but noww yeah, its needed alright hahah

and wow @MarkyyG123

[chrisbigman]

Yeah, I know.

[lifes_curve_ball]

No, I don't. I should learn though cause you're right it's important

[chrisbigman]

Yeah. Check your local YMCA, community/technical college, hospital, or fire station. They should provide the resources to get you knowledgeable on CPR.

[Ninja97]

Yeahhh I do! :) doing my first aid level 3 since 2011 gonna do my paramedic course next year :)

[chrisbigman]

Awesome! I think I'd love to learn first aid. That can be rather handy.

[Ninja97]

Yes it can ! :)

[PeterPan11]

yes. and a few other medical techniques i study this stuff.

[chrisbigman]

Cool!

[Anonymous]

Yeah, I have an advanced EMT qualification, part of a Special Forces requirement for in field compentency.

[chrisbigman]

Great!

[Anonymous]

Hell ya just do this
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[Ihav2fart]

I learned during high school in Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps

[chrisbigman]

Awesome! I first learned in high school gym class.

[Ihav2fart]

Nice, I only learned the basics and have forgotten everything. :(

[chrisbigman]

Yeah, I understand. I forgot it myself. Then I was required to know it again as a housekeeper when I was out of high school. It's a good idea to keep updated knowledge of it.

[Ihav2fart]

I agree! I shall look forward to relearning it.

[the_hacker]

im 14 and i know cpr and lifesaving, i have saved one life in a lake in Ireland. i aslo know basic first aid
i defently think everyone should know cpr
u never no when u might need it!

[chrisbigman]

I agree. Great job on saving someone's life!

[rocccky]

I know.
You can save a life during an emergency.
People should learn that.

[chrisbigman]

I agree.

[Entrieton]

No I don't, and I really don't wanna get sued so I rather not. CPR comes with a lot of legal stuff.

[chrisbigman]

I don't believe you can be sued for performing CPR on a person. I think they have such a thing called the "Good Samaritan" law.

[blondfrog]

nope lol if someone needed it I would be a useless person

[chrisbigman]

That's not good. Maybe take a class so you aren't as useless.

[mei0313]

Yep yep i know how to do it :)

[Toad-1]

*thinks about faking being unconscious so you would do cpr on me* ;)

[mei0313]

Lol *pours cold water on you to wake you up* @Toad-1

[Toad-1]

*is now frozen from the ice cold water* vignette4.wikia.nocookie.net/.../latest

[mei0313]

*pour some warm water lol* @Toad-1

[chrisbigman]

Great!

@Toad-1 Grow up, toad

[Toad-1]

Never @asker lol

[GirlsLie]

Yes, never had to do it though, thank god.

[chrisbigman]

That's good.

[Genie23]

No... i'm ashamed :-(

[chrisbigman]

Don't be ashamed. Just take a CPR class/course at your local community/technical college or a local YMCA. If necessary, check with your local hospitals or fire stations.

[Genie23]

Ah, okay!

[chrisbigman]

The more people know CPR, the more lives are saved.

[Genie23]

True. When did you learn CPR?

[chrisbigman]

I think it was in high school, in 9th grade gym class. Then , I learned it again later when I was a housekeeper at my local hospital.

[Genie23]

Ah! Nice :-)

[Bluemax]

I'm a teacher. I'm required to know it.

[chrisbigman]

That's always good.

[Barbarossa]

Great name Bluemax.

[Bluemax]

@Asker
If you want to teach children, you've got to know it.

[Bluemax]

@Barbarossa
Thank you. I am a beautiful blue Prussian medal.

[chrisbigman]

I agree.

[findingdreamland]

I am ashamed to admit that I do not know. :/

[chrisbigman]

Don't be ashamed. There's probably a lot of people that don't know. But do yourself and others a favor and get certified. People will thank you when you need it.

[findingdreamland]

you are right :)

[PiuBelloAmante]

i need to get re-certified...

[chrisbigman]

Yeah, probably a good idea. I just did.

[PiuBelloAmante]

mine expired a year ago... i should go before summer starts

[chrisbigman]

Yeah, not a bad idea.

[PiuBelloAmante]

how'd you go about getting re-certified?

[chrisbigman]

Probably check your local YMCA, hospital, fire station, or Red Cross locations. They should be able to help you with that.

[chrisbigman]

Or check the local technical/community colleges. They might have something there, too.

[PiuBelloAmante]

thanks! will do

[chrisbigman]

You're welcome.

[Reginelli]

Yea I know it. Had to do for job training.

[chrisbigman]

Great!

[douride2]

I know I really should sadly I don't.

[chrisbigman]

It's not too late. Take a class.

[douride2]

Yea it's what I keep telling myself.

[Chick180]

Yes, I do. I took a course.

[chrisbigman]

Awesome! Me, too. I actually just got re-certified.

[Chick180]

Yeah, I believe every 3 years.

[chrisbigman]

Actually, I think it's every 2 years.

[Chick180]

You're right. I have to get re-certified in like 6 months then :/

[chrisbigman]

Do you have a job that requires you to be certified?

[Chick180]

Not anymore. I was a lifeguard, so you're required to know CPR, obviously. I just think it's important to be certified in it.

[chrisbigman]

Oh, okay. Yeah, it's important to make sure we all know how to do it. You never know when you might need it. By any chance did you have to do CPR as a lifeguard?

[Chick180]

Exactly. It came in handy with my neice once.
And yes, twice. Nothing crazy.

[chrisbigman]

Oh, wow! Your niece? Whew! That had to be real scary! If you were still a lifeguard, I would have more peace of mind going to your beach, since you have experience in performing CPR in a real world experience.

[Jakesusername]

CPR/AED and basic first aid certificated.

[chrisbigman]

Awesome! I'm CPR/AED certified, but not basic first aid. I should check that out.

[chocolateismylover]

Yupp , know how to do it ^

[chrisbigman]

Great!

[misupanda]

Meeeeeeeeeeeeee. :D

[chrisbigman]

Greattttttttttttt!

[jkilla]

Yes i do I'm certified!!

[chrisbigman]

Awesome! The more people know CPR, the more we can stay alive.

[Chris011]

No.

(filler)

[chrisbigman]

What's filler? If you don't know, you might want to learn it.

[Chris011]

Just to fill in space and all because just saying no is too short so gag won't allow me to post lol. I definitely should hah.

[chrisbigman]

Oh, okay. It might be a good idea to know CPR. You'll never know when you might need it - family, friends, coworkers, etc.

[Chris011]

Yeah 😕

[Princessofpersia]

I do :) 👍👍

[chrisbigman]

Great!

[Anonymous]

I do yes.
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[chrisbigman]

Awesome!

[Opinion Owner]

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