Have U ever taken a CPR class??

[Medic aka Rocko]

I currently hold a certificate in First Aid(including CPR) that I needed to complete for my Electrical course.

I was a bit nervous of practicing on the dummy that 15 other strangers were using,even with the alcohol wipes and plastic mouth cover.

I've seen some pretty gnarly dummies.  The ones we have now, the mouth cover is attached to the plastic bag lungs, so unless "you" forget to put in a new set, nothing could possibly be passed through the mannequin.

[Medic aka Rocko]

Dude! I'm sure you revived the dudes a couple of times, with in those 30 minutes.... but when they saw this very bald, very intense dude pounding on their chest...you probably re-gave them a friggin' heartattack!

Very intense kick ass look you got my bald brutha!
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    Thanks BA!

I like the New York City method of CPR best.  Stand over them screaming, "GET UP! GET UP! BEFORE YOU F-ING DIE!!!"

No offense to any New Yorkers.  My first EMT instructor told us that joke.

[GASlick]

every two years for the last 18.  Used it a few times (one time in an elevator).  The thing with it is, they change the protocols every two years.

[Sgt. Pate]

Many many times.

Say Warhawk, let us know if they've switched to compressions only yet, I hear that's coming or maybe is already here. 

[warhawk]

Many many times.

Say Warhawk, let us know if they've switched to compressions only yet, I hear that's coming or maybe is already here. 

sarge...no the current cpr routine is 30 chest compressions> 2 breathes.  i haven't heard anything about comp. only.  i highly doubt that will happen.

WARHAWK

[mojim]

Taken one in high school, how long are them cards good for??
Since I graduated 30 years ago I would guess that it is expired..

[Sgt. Pate]

Many many times.

Say Warhawk, let us know if they've switched to compressions only yet, I hear that's coming or maybe is already here. 

sarge...no the current cpr routine is 30 chest compressions> 2 breathes.  i haven't heard anything about comp. only.  i highly doubt that will happen.

WARHAWK

I read an article where some Dr. determined that the compressions alone cause inhalation of the lungs and also in the article there was some Fire department in the country that had switched to his method.

It made sense when you read the article but I'm with you, I would be surprised to see the breaths dropped from the Red Cross training.

Tnx!

[SLYinKC]

There was a feature story on our local news station about a new study that showed by just doing the chest compressions alone, survival rates increased dramatically.

[nomad]

I had CPR, first aid, and lifesaving. I've had to used the first aid and lifesaving but not the cpr yet (thank god). but it has been years since I've been through the training I should go back and do it again.

[StogieStang]

I only have training to take lives out, not bring them back.

[champ007]

Many many times.

Say Warhawk, let us know if they've switched to compressions only yet, I hear that's coming or maybe is already here. 

sarge...no the current cpr routine is 30 chest compressions> 2 breathes.  i haven't heard anything about comp. only.  i highly doubt that will happen.

WARHAWK

I read an article where some Dr. determined that the compressions alone cause inhalation of the lungs and also in the article there was some Fire department in the country that had switched to his method.

It made sense when you read the article but I'm with you, I would be surprised to see the breaths dropped from the Red Cross training.

Tnx!

I thought the first 2 breaths were to make sure the airway wasn't obstructed beyond where the plastic tube could reach, so you could see the lungs inflate 

Anyway, back in the day I had to become certified to be a trainer of CPR at the hospital I worked at, but that was many, many..... many (sh*t I'm gettin old  ) years ago. My memory laspes me but I thought back then it was 15 compressions, then 2 breaths.

[JDog]

I only have training to take lives out, not bring them back.

That is awesome.

[Medic aka Rocko]

American Heart Association adopts and endorses compression only CPR today.

http://www.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/03/31/hands.only.cpr.ap/index.html

[warhawk]

American Heart Association adopts and endorses compression only CPR today.

http://www.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/03/31/hands.only.cpr.ap/index.html

rocko... that was very interesting.  i still believe that 2 breaths technique is  important.  the AHA will probably change their views and endorse the 2 breaths back within 3 years.

WARHAWK

[Medic aka Rocko]

American Heart Association adopts and endorses compression only CPR today.

http://www.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/03/31/hands.only.cpr.ap/index.html

rocko... that was very interesting.  i still believe that 2 breaths technique is  important.  the AHA will probably change their views and endorse the 2 breaths back within 3 years.

WARHAWK

I wouldn't doubt it.  I think they're mostly pushing this for the general public, we'll still be doing our thing with BVMs, O2, and intubate.

I remember when they first put amiodarone in the protocols, it was the greatest thing since sliced bread (or so they thought).  Cost around $300 per vial.  Then they found out it really didn't do much for the sudden cardiac arrest patient.  Now it costs about $3 per vial.