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Various Non-Bald Discussions => General Discussion => Topic started by: warhawk on March 13, 2008, 06:32:31 AM
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hello fellow chrome domes...i'm getting ready 2 renew my CPR license 2day by taking a class. RNs usually renew their CPR cards every 2 years. i was just wondering if U have ever taken CPR classes. 4 the sly parents out there...i think it will benefit U if u haven't taken it. the cpr class not only shows how 2 perform cpr on adults but it also shows how 2 perform cpr on infants, toddlers, and children. it's a very interesting class. i hope that this thread will encourage atleast one of U 2 sign up 4 a CPR class.
oh...and if U have taken CPR classes b4 let us know and share your experiences. i have experienced a few CPR situations at work. it is very intense but it feels AWESOME when U save a life. fortunately i haven't had 2 perform any cpr outside of work. i know "medic aka rocko" has had some experiences with cpr since he is a emt.
so...how 'bout U? have U ever taken cpr classes? if U haven't U will B signing up? or if U R like me and rocko have U ever performed cpr on someone? what's your story?
WARHAWK O0
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No I havent...and I should. But most of my kids are growing up now...but I should have taken it when they were infants....cause you never know. Yes I realize it could happen to anyone..at anytime..at any age. So Warhawk....you wannna teach me?? LOL
Timmayy!
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Yes I did back in 2002 or 2003....don't even know where my card is now.
We did learn CPR on children and infants. And at the time my kids were like, 3 and 6-months.
It was very valuable....should go renew my card.
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The wife and I had to learn infant CPR before our son came home. He was 2 months premature and had apnea spells off and on. He had a monitor on 24/7 because of the spells as well. Never taken adult CPR but I have considered it.
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i have taken it a couple times. it should be coming up on my list of classes for the new job. it is very valuable information that i hope i never need.
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The wife and I had to learn infant CPR before our son came home. He was 2 months premature and had apnea spells off and on. He had a monitor on 24/7 because of the spells as well. Never taken adult CPR but I have considered it.
Same here as PigPen. Because of ours son's condition when he was born we had to take an infant CPR course when he was sent home with an apnea monitor. Never taken adult CPR though. It's something I always think about seriously but never get around to.
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Many times. It was a required part of Essential Subjects Training in the Marine Corps and have had to take refreshers as a teacher. Actually had to use it once too. IS NOT as easy as it seems on a dummy.
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I faked all my cards >:D J/K. I was an instructor for a while, but haven't had an update that everyone had to have a couple years ago, so I don't know what my instructor status is.
CPR is hard work for anyone, but try doing it non stop for about 30 minutes, standing up in the back of a truck, doing 80 MPH on rough, curvy rural highways. That's when the fun starts. :D
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I need to again. I took it back when I was 14 and in a lifeguard certification class.
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I faked all my cards >:D J/K. I was an instructor for a while, but haven't had an update that everyone had to have a couple years ago, so I don't know what my instructor status is.
CPR is hard work for anyone, but try doing it non stop for about 30 minutes, standing up in the back of a truck, doing 80 MPH on rough, curvy rural highways. That's when the fun starts. :D
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! ;D
Very intense kick ass look you got my bald brutha! O0
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no.
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There ya go again, man......beatin' around the bush.....just come out with it already.
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I have a couple of times, but its been awhile. It would probably be a good idea to get a refresher course every couple of years.
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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.
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YES, with my job I have to take class every 2 years (CPR & AED) along with general safety which covers some first aid. Everyone should take the class as you never know when you might incounter a situation that it could-would save a life
Just my 2 cents
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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. :XX 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.
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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! ;D
Very intense kick ass look you got my bald brutha! O0
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O0 O0 O0 O0 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.
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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.
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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. O:O
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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. O:O
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 O0
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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..
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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. O:O
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 O0
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!
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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.
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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.
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I only have training to take lives out, not bring them back.
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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. O:O
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 O0
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 *!d) years ago. My memory laspes me but I thought back then it was 15 compressions, then 2 breaths.
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I only have training to take lives out, not bring them back.
That is awesome. O0
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American Heart Association adopts and endorses compression only CPR today.
http://www.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/03/31/hands.only.cpr.ap/index.html
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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 O0
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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 O0
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. :P
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I was just going to mention about the compressions only tech. I think it is a good idea for people to know about taht option and that it is available. compressions only is better than no compressions at all I guess. Good to know though....but I still think everyone needs to go thru some sort of training.
Timmay!
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Wow, you must watch the news ;D
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Yes I watch the news....I do "DO" other things other than just sitting here chatting with all you losers! LOL...just kidding bro....
Timmay!
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If you think the chest compressions only is wild, try googling "abdominal compressions!" It seems that if you push with gentle, firm pressure on the abdomen that it compresses the diaphragm and the heart doing two jobs at once. I think the next 5-10 years are going to bring some radically different views and techniques to the management of trauma/critical care patients.