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Have U ever taken a CPR class?? by warhawk on 13 Mar, 2008 06:32
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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
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#1 by Timmay on 13 Mar, 2008 07:11
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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
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#2 by Robmeister on 13 Mar, 2008 08:04
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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. -
#3 by PigPen on 13 Mar, 2008 08:39
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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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#4 by PBurke on 13 Mar, 2008 08:50
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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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#5 by jusbnme on 13 Mar, 2008 12:33
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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. -
#6 by Paul on 13 Mar, 2008 12:38
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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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#7 by Medic aka Rocko on 13 Mar, 2008 13:36
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I faked all my cards
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.
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#8 by Tyler on 13 Mar, 2008 16:02
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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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#9 by BALDANDRE on 13 Mar, 2008 16:12
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I faked all my cards
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.
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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#10 by schro on 13 Mar, 2008 16:15
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no.
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#11 by Robmeister on 13 Mar, 2008 16:45
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no.
There ya go again, man......beatin' around the bush.....just come out with it already. -
#12 by SLYinKC on 13 Mar, 2008 17:12
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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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#13 by JDog on 13 Mar, 2008 17:27
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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. -
#14 by hawkerhino on 13 Mar, 2008 19:08
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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