Do you know CPR?

[J_Dee]

https://www.wkyt.com/2022/03/24/vid...MJD7aO82HZ4VaCMOoSBP-dTMw_-c2PZKxuDTGyyfWGP7E

A spokesperson for Toledo Fire and Rescue called this a good reminder of why everyone, not just first responders, should learn CPR.

I don't know CPR, which is pretty bad, considering that both my parents have taught CPR their entire careers. At least one of my siblings knows it.

Do you know CPR? If so, have you ever had to use it?

 

[bigsmoothie]

Red Cross certified. Never had to use it.

 

[WildcatFan1982]

I'm certified in CPR (at least I was, may have expired). Tell you right now if the situation came I'd be useless.

 

[funKYcat75]

Yeah. Born on the Bayou is my jam.

 

[_Mav_]

No, but if you hum a few bars...

 

[Catman100]

30 pumps, 2 blows? Is that the latest?

 

[Nuke99m.]

Born On the Bayou is a pretty good song. Also like their version of Heard It Through the Grape Vine.

 

[funKYcat75]

30 pumps, 2 blows? Is that the latest?

That's good enough if you want to go on and get a good night's sleep.

 

[JDHoss]

Yes, I was certified at work, but it's been maybe 7 years since my last certification. No, I've never had to use it.

 

[BlueRaider22]

I've been continually certified for >30 yrs.......from Boy Scouts to being a medical professional. I've never had to use it. However, it's like wearing a seat belt, having a concealed carry permit, having catastrophic home insurance, etc. You train and train hoping you never have to use it.......but in the very unlikely event that a situation calls for it, it might mean all the difference in the world.

 

[H. Lecter]

I’ve had it for 20+ years and only used the Heimlich on my dog once when he swallowed one of them Mylar bones

 

[kyblue'92]

Yes, I was certified while I was in the Air Force.

 

[straykat]

Yes. Their cover of Heard it Through the Grapevine (long version) is awesome.

 

[ganner918_rivals60369]

Never been trained. Everything I've read or heard in recent years is that most groups no longer recommend the breaths and just suggest doing chest compressions at 100bpm.

 

[BlueRaider22]

Never been trained. Everything I've read or heard in recent years is that most groups no longer recommend the breaths and just suggest doing chest compressions at 100bpm.

Well, kinda. They've gone from 15 compressions to 2 breaths......to 30 compressions to 2 breaths. It's still 30:2, but they say that if you are worried about mouth/mouth......or worried about your technique, etc.......just do the compressions because they're more important.

 

[WildcatFan1982]

 

[812scottj]

Hands only…most recent technique I was taught

 

[rudd1]

Never been trained. Everything I've read or heard in recent years is that most groups no longer recommend the breaths an d just suggest doing chest compressions at 100bpm.

-yep got certified a couple months ago. Breathing wasn't a part of it.

-all about getting blood moving....and keeping it moving til the pros arrive. Best shot is that a defib is near by and works.

-what i didnt know: f you don't crack the sternum you aren't doing much.

-success rate is terrifyingly low.

 

[ganner918_rivals60369]

-yep got certified a couple months ago. Breathing wasn't a part of it.

-all about getting blood moving....and keeping it moving til the pros arrive. Best shot is that a defib is near by and works.

-what i didnt know: f you don't crack the sternum you aren't doing much.

-success rate is terrifyingly low.

Your last two points I have also heard. That good CPR breaks ribs, and 8 or 9 times out of 10 it is unsuccessful.

 

[entropy13]

I only know it in Spanish. Sorry, gringos.

 

[HagginHall1999]

https://www.wkyt.com/2022/03/24/vid...MJD7aO82HZ4VaCMOoSBP-dTMw_-c2PZKxuDTGyyfWGP7E



I don't know CPR, which is pretty bad, considering that both my parents have taught CPR their entire careers. At least one of my siblings knows it.

Do you know CPR? If so, have you ever had to use it?

I know what to do but definitely should take a class at least online every year.

I saved my 6 year old who was choking less than a month ago. Was probably the most scared I've ever been in my life. In full transparency I cried after. He was legit choking and could not breath.

 

[American Dragon]

Yes. Due to get my certification renewed next year. Current job pays for it but doesn’t require it for my position, and since the only classes are offered during when I work, probably will just let it lapse since I’m not going to use PTO to take a CPR class. All you really need is a refresher on the details if nothing changes anyways.

 

[KyCatFan_rivals45723]

Yes, I was certified while I was in the Air Force.

Same. Had to do a course in self aid/buddy care and CPR back in the early 90's when I was at Offutt AFB. I don't think back then we were taught to do near as many compressions to breaths as they do now. I could have sworn it was more like 5 to 1 or maybe 10 to 1. My memory isn't as good as it once was though. It could have been different numbers depending on if there was 1 or 2 people involved.

 

[BlueBloodNDaVille]

Had to do it more times than I care to count. Success rate on getting a patient stable enough to move from our unit to the ICU was maybe 50%ish, and that's in a hospital. Of course these folks generally had multiple comorbidities and weren't in great shape to begin with.
As far as cracking ribs go, yes. You will break ribs with the very first thrust. For the first few minutes you will still feel it. After a bit though it becomes more spongey and visible damage starts to show. First you see some excoriation from the friction then eventually bruising. The area of bruising increases the longer the CPR lasts.
I would add though that proper CPR does allow a person a fighting chance. I've seen some I thought had less than zero chance pull through and eventually discharge.
And doing actual CPR wears you the hell out. I don't know if it is the adrenaline, emotions or what but it's far different than performing on a mannequin.

 

[natron20]

Yes and yes

I will NEVER get used to breaking ribs. And as was previously stated, if you’re doing it right you will be worn out by the time compressions are no longer needed. Thankfully, LUCAS machines are more common where I work.

The absolute worst is doing compressions on a newborn.

 

[wildcatwelder_rivals]

Yes, my job requires it and we go through the Red Cross training every year.

No, never had to use it.

 

[ukgrad83]

30 pumps, 2 blows? Is that the latest?

Yep. Been certified multiple times, currently expired. Last training they recommended Stayin' Alive by the Bee Gees for the compression tempo, 100+ per minute. It was an older crowd in training but it was fairly recent, 2016 or so.

 

[michaeluk26]

https://www.wkyt.com/2022/03/24/vid...MJD7aO82HZ4VaCMOoSBP-dTMw_-c2PZKxuDTGyyfWGP7E



I don't know CPR, which is pretty bad, considering that both my parents have taught CPR their entire careers. At least one of my siblings knows it.

Do you know CPR? If so, have you ever had to use it?

I know it and it literally saved my life one day.

 

[Monroe Claxton]

I never met him but I once parked next to his Mercedes back in 1995

 

[Lexie's Dad]

I know the other 23 letters as well.