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re: Could you correctly perform CPR correctly if necessary?

Posted on 3/1/16 at 8:34 am to
Posted by Restomod
Member since Mar 2012
13493 posts
Posted on 3/1/16 at 8:34 am to
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That's where good samaritan law kicks in.



Law doesn't prevent you from being sued however...
Posted by Coater
Madison, MS
Member since Jun 2005
33597 posts
Posted on 3/1/16 at 8:36 am to
quote:

I took a class last summer for work, and they taught us to pump 30 times then give them a breath, but I just heard someone say the other day that they don't recommend the breaths anymore. Just compressions?


yes based on the last class I took giving breaths is no longer required.

it is felt that doing compressions not only helps with cardiac function but also compresses/expands the lungs allowing oxygenation.

part of the argument is that more people will be willing to do something if they don't have to expose themselves to a stranger
Posted by CrimsonTideMD
Member since Dec 2010
7124 posts
Posted on 3/1/16 at 8:37 am to
Practically speaking, absolutely.

By the book, probably not. They change the breaths to compression ratio almost every year it seems.
Posted by Hangover Haven
Metry
Member since Oct 2013
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Posted on 3/1/16 at 8:42 am to
Yes
Posted by 7thWardTiger
Richmond, Texas
Member since Nov 2009
24670 posts
Posted on 3/1/16 at 8:56 am to
Yes. I'm certified in both adults and infants due to my previous employer
Posted by CAD703X
Liberty Island
Member since Jul 2008
94691 posts
Posted on 3/1/16 at 9:12 am to
Someone page me?

I control your rescue Annie. I'm putting together the G2015 guideline update for online training including the adult, infant and new RQI initiative with the AHA that keeps your certifications for ACLS and BLS pushed out quarterly instead of a once every 2 year renewal.

As for the trained instructors in this thread.. Have you adopted the new guidelines yet?
This post was edited on 3/1/16 at 9:14 am
Posted by 911Moto
Member since Sep 2013
5491 posts
Posted on 3/1/16 at 9:18 am to
While I retired 6 years ago, I keep my license current - and that means recertification in CPR every 2 years. However, they keep changing the way it is done. I just renewed a couple months ago, but in a pressure situation I think I'd end up doing it the original way I was taught. It's what is still ingrained in my brain. I don't think the changes matter much, as long as you're doing something that resembles proper CPR.
This post was edited on 3/1/16 at 9:22 am
Posted by tigersownall
Thibodaux
Member since Sep 2011
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Posted on 3/1/16 at 9:18 am to
The best thing ever.

LINK

Posted by CajunAlum Tiger Fan
The Great State of Louisiana
Member since Jan 2008
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Posted on 3/1/16 at 9:18 am to
Before clicking the link, I knew it was Eric. He's one of the good guys and has been since he was a kid.
Posted by terd ferguson
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Member since Aug 2007
114938 posts
Posted on 3/1/16 at 9:20 am to
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is it still 30 compressions to 2 breaths?


I went through a refresher last year. It was 30 and 1.

I doubt 30 and 2 would harm anyone though... especially if they were in a situation where they needed CPR.
Posted by Kingpenm3
Xanadu
Member since Aug 2011
9977 posts
Posted on 3/1/16 at 9:20 am to
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I need to brush up and this article just reminded me of this...a legislator from Ville Platte revived someone at the Capitol yesterday



Yes, I could.

Posted by CajunAlum Tiger Fan
The Great State of Louisiana
Member since Jan 2008
8057 posts
Posted on 3/1/16 at 9:24 am to
I've done it once,successfully, and the hardest part was making the decision to try.

Generally speaking, any attempt is better than none, and if you ever have an opportunity to meet a thankful family, you will understand why.
Posted by CAD703X
Liberty Island
Member since Jul 2008
94691 posts
Posted on 3/1/16 at 9:25 am to
quote:

went through a refresher last year. It was 30 and 1
incorrect it's 30:2
Posted by terd ferguson
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Member since Aug 2007
114938 posts
Posted on 3/1/16 at 9:26 am to
Don't tell me... tell Red Cross
Posted by CAD703X
Liberty Island
Member since Jul 2008
94691 posts
Posted on 3/1/16 at 9:26 am to
quote:

However, they keep changing the way it is done.


The science changes and they improve CPR accordingly.

The last update was 2010 and now 2015 is rolling out.
Posted by CAD703X
Liberty Island
Member since Jul 2008
94691 posts
Posted on 3/1/16 at 9:27 am to
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Don't tell me... tell Red Cross


Are they using cpr manuals from 1999?
Posted by jrodLSUke
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Member since Jan 2011
26536 posts
Posted on 3/1/16 at 9:28 am to
It has been a while since my training, but i do remember that compressions are no longer important, it is all bout giving the person breaths. But only if they are hot.
Posted by CAD703X
Liberty Island
Member since Jul 2008
94691 posts
Posted on 3/1/16 at 9:30 am to
Also manikins don't lie. You either apply proper force for compressions and ventilations or you're doing it wrong.

Instructors can be subjective.

Just because it's hard doesn't mean you get a CPR 'participation' license because you can't handle the chest compressions.
This post was edited on 3/1/16 at 9:31 am
Posted by redstick13
Lower Saxony
Member since Feb 2007
41382 posts
Posted on 3/1/16 at 9:30 am to
Did training in 2012 and the breaths were still recommended. The training I did in 2014 they instructed us on compression only with the breaths being optional.

I'm due for a refresher this year. I'm sure it has changed again.

This post was edited on 3/1/16 at 9:31 am
Posted by lsuson
Metairie
Member since Oct 2013
15636 posts
Posted on 3/1/16 at 9:31 am to
Yes, did CPR on a STEMI activation twice yesterday. First guy survived after 30 min of CPR, shocking, and tons of epi. Other guy was dead on arrival, but still performed CPR for a few min
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