I would like to make a strong case for every one to make time and take a cpr course. Family, friends, gamers, even pvp'rs, whomever.
I'm 64 and all my health numbers are as good as when I was 21. Tuesday afternoon, 9-11-2018. I was standing on the porch talking to the wife, I looked up and said. "OH" Crumpled to the concrete dead, as if someone threw a light switch. Didn't see that coming. The misses called 911, started CPR until E Services responded, 4 minutes tops maybe. I was back home 3 days later friday afternoon. Make of that what you will.
 
Oh dear.
I'm glad you made it through. And that you have your SO, who knows what to do.

Yes, the CPR is an extremely crucial skill to have. Easy to learn. Invaluable in saving lives.
 
+1

It's not only reassuring to have, but I've had numerous occasions to put it to good use.

Additionally, for any of the younger gamers, take the time and do it - I did courses in emergency and wilderness first aid the summer after finishing my undergraduate degree, and from the feedback (and results) it was a great addition to a relatively sparse CV. Given how many companies have multiple designated FAofficers, it's well worth it to give yourself a competitive edge.
 
+1

It's not only reassuring to have, but I've had numerous occasions to put it to good use.

Additionally, for any of the younger gamers, take the time and do it - I did courses in emergency and wilderness first aid the summer after finishing my undergraduate degree, and from the feedback (and results) it was a great addition to a relatively sparse CV. Given how many companies have multiple designated FAofficers, it's well worth it to give yourself a competitive edge.

Also in this stressful day and age, it's not uncommon to have your first stroke before 30. It's nice and never too soon to be prepared and to have prepared and caring people around.

I'm just happy we didn't lose a commander.
 

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I would like to make a strong case for every one to make time and take a cpr course. Family, friends, gamers, even pvp'rs, whomever.
I'm 64 and all my health numbers are as good as when I was 21. Tuesday afternoon, 9-11-2018. I was standing on the porch talking to the wife, I looked up and said. "OH" Crumpled to the concrete dead, as if someone threw a light switch. Didn't see that coming. The misses called 911, started CPR until E Services responded, 4 minutes tops maybe. I was back home 3 days later friday afternoon. Make of that what you will.

Glad to hear you pulled through.
 
When i clicked on the thread i was expecting something like some new manner of data protection legislation....Didn't expect to read this!

Mate...lucky guy, so glad to hear you're ok. You're missus is a legend. Mine would probably hide the phone :)

But yep message is important basic first aid saves lives every day.

Take it easy big man getting on the mend :)
 
What happened? Heart? Stroke? Low blood pressure?
Hope you're ok.
I am one of the first aid guys at my company, gov't training every 3 years.
Yes I everyone should get CPR training, most cities/municipalities offer free courses for those interested.
I've been very lucky to not see a co-worker die, but I know it's only a matter of time, given the avg age/weight of some of our employees.
 
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I would like to make a strong case for every one to make time and take a cpr course. Family, friends, gamers, even pvp'rs, whomever.
I'm 64 and all my health numbers are as good as when I was 21. Tuesday afternoon, 9-11-2018. I was standing on the porch talking to the wife, I looked up and said. "OH" Crumpled to the concrete dead, as if someone threw a light switch. Didn't see that coming. The misses called 911, started CPR until E Services responded, 4 minutes tops maybe. I was back home 3 days later friday afternoon. Make of that what you will.



Welcome back from the dark CMDR!

o7!
 
So what happens when you die?
(Asking for a friend.)

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Of course CPR is an essential skill for everybody, and it's easy to learn. It's much more simple now than it used to be, and there's a fairly effective variant that does not involve mouth to mouth.

Doing that on a stranger is a good way to catch a transmissible illness, so sticking with the easier chest only variant is what we maybe should go with. To get the rhythm right, there are 2 songs with the beat:

For Optimists, Stayin Alive
For Pessimists, Another One Bites the Dust
 
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So what happens when you die?
(Asking for a friend.)

Edit:
Of course CPR is an essential skill for everybody, and it's easy to learn. It's much more simple now than it used to be, and there's a fairly effective variant that does not involve mouth to mouth.

Doing that on a stranger is a good way to catch a transmissible illness, so sticking with the easier chest only variant is what we maybe should go with. To get the rhythm right, there are 2 songs with the beat:

For Optimists, Stayin Alive
For Pessimists, Another One Bites the Dust

Glad you're still with us OP.

They used to teach "nelly the elephant" as the timing song but that caused complaints from passing interfering unrealistic idiots (otherwise known as the general public).

I still use the military breath to compression ratio which causes conniptions on refresher courses as I stopped following the yearly numbers change before the turn of the century.
 
To have the notions of the first aid for the emergency is very important.

Unfortunately the majority of people do not know how to do it, me the first.

Rest you well to regain the good health.
 
Glad you're still with us OP.

They used to teach "nelly the elephant" as the timing song but that caused complaints from passing interfering unrealistic idiots (otherwise known as the general public).

I still use the military breath to compression ratio which causes conniptions on refresher courses as I stopped following the yearly numbers change before the turn of the century.


lol

Chest compressions alone are what they are suggesting in many cases nowadays.
It makes people more likely to assist and evidence generally suggests results are similar, or perhaps better.

Early initiation of CPR by a layperson can increase the patient's chances of surviving and having a favorable long-term neurologic recovery.4,5 CPR performed by a layperson has traditionally consisted of chest compressions interspersed with rescue breathing, which allows some measure of both circulation and oxygenation.6 Interest in CPR that focuses on chest compressions and minimizes or eliminates rescue breathing is increasing.7 Chest compression alone may be more acceptable to some laypersons and has the potential physiological advantage of fewer compression interruptions, so that circulation is increased, as compared with traditional CPR, although at a possible cost to oxygenation. 8,9

The results support a strategy for CPR performed by laypersons that emphasizes chest compression and minimizes the role of rescue breathing.

https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa0908993#t=article


Touching lips with a stranger is one of the main reasons a person with CPR training refuses to provide CPR to a victim.

And who can blame them? Performing mouth-to-mouth puts your own well-being at risk. However, multiple studies have proven chest-compression-only-CPR can be just as effective as CPR with rescue breathing when it comes to cardiac arrest. Problem Solved!

If someone suddenly collapses or goes into cardiac arrest, call 9-1-1 and start chest compressions immediately. If you know the victim’s collapse was breathing related, rescue breathing may be needed.
Do I have to Be CPR Certified to perform CPR?

Absolutely not! Unfortunately, it’s not uncommon for people to think a license is required to perform CPR, which can ultimately deter them from taking action. The Good Samaritan Law helps protect those attempting to provide assistance to those in need, at least from a liability standpoint.

We recommend getting CPR Certified and at the very least getting some degree of formal CPR training, but you don’t need a certification or formal training to legally perform CPR on a victim. If you know how to give chest compressions to the beat of Staying Alive and know how to identify someone in need of CPR, there isn’t a lot of harm you can do by trying.

https://www.cprconsultants.com/rescue-breathing-vs-chest-compressions/
 
Just to add to also those good wishes (and good advice - Patrick, sign up for a first aid course):

What my instructors usually tell me (yes, I'm also one of my company first responders, regular update of 8 hours every couple of years) is that the worst you can do is nothing.

In addition to that, a lot of places nowadays have one of these around:

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In that case, don't be afraid of the technology - within the limited range of what it can do, that thing is smarter than you are and will (usually) tell you what you need to do. Including when you have to stand back and when you have to do the chest compressions. Just unbox it, open it up, and it usually starts talking.
 
lol

Chest compressions alone are what they are suggesting in many cases nowadays.
It makes people more likely to assist and evidence generally suggests results are similar, or perhaps better.

https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa0908993#t=article

https://www.cprconsultants.com/rescue-breathing-vs-chest-compressions/

Yep I know, the way it works is to renew your certificate you have to write the current numbers on the exam. In reality stick to what you are most comfortable with as in a crisis that's what you'll default to anyway. Breaths also give you a break from compressions which are exhausting if done properly and useless when done badly.

I carry a wallet sized resus face shield so I'm OK with the infection risk*.




*mostly there are exceptions
 
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