Wasn't sure exactly where to put this, but if you have a chance to take a med class, DO it. I haven't (mostly due to not having time), and today I sure as hell wish I had. Watched a 28 year old co-worker slowly go down and instantly stopped breathing..Worst feeling is trying to help someone and not know what to do, or even why it happened. What if it was you alone with a family member, would you know what do do? I don't, and sure plan on learning ASAP. Just wanted to share my life lesson.
Don't take it for granted..
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Agreed. Everyone should at least know basic First Aid/CPR.
hdfinder47
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So did your co-worker make it?
Hopefully he is ok. 5 minutes is a definitely a long time if he wasn't getting circulation or any breaths. Circulation more than anything.
I'd recommend either the American Red Cross or the American Heart Association course. Both organizations are charitable and do a lot for the public. I consider the money you pay to them is both a charitable donation and a way to possibly help save a life. It's a win, win in my opinion.
http://brgov.com/dept/ems/education.htm
My department offers courses. I personally know the instructors and they've all actually done it in the field for years and years before starting to teach it.
Dave
http://brgov.com/dept/ems/education.htm
My department offers courses. I personally know the instructors and they've all actually done it in the field for years and years before starting to teach it.
Dave
You would be amazed how many times during codes at the hospital we are singing the staying alive song. It really does work with timing it out. (Also lightens the mood a bit)
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Man that's horrible! I hope your co-worker pulls through. A CPR class is something everyone should take. I made my mom take one because she is watching my son during the day. I took my first class at the Cajundome when I was 15. Well one month later on vacation in Florida, a girl had a seizure while boogie boarding. When her dad spotted her she was floating face down and started screaming. My dad helped him pull her out of the surf and the "lifeguard/drink runner" showed up and completely froze. I was somehow able to keep my adrenaline in check enough to do an ABC check. No breaths and no pulse so I started chest compressions. On the first set, she spit up water and I turned her into the rescue position until EMS showed up. They were floored that a kid did all of that. Probably the best feeling I ever had beside losing my virginity!!
Moral of the story is take a damn class. It's only a couple of hours out of your life and you never know when you will need it.
Update: They don't know what it was. Supposedly not a stroke or heart attack. All we know is he was hot, bent over for a few seconds, and literally just dropped, heart stopped and everything.
He awoke the next day, now talking and walking, and doesn't remember coming to work. So mostly recovered, and unknown cause.
He awoke the next day, now talking and walking, and doesn't remember coming to work. So mostly recovered, and unknown cause.
