Would you perform CPR

[MovedGoalPosts]

Originally Posted by tizmeinnit

proper CPR in fairness needs 2 people for the reasons you state Rob

And good co-ordination between them. Few "first aid" courses now teach 2 person CPR, regarding it as an advanced technique.

[Arthurgray50@blu]

From what l know about the training, the person doing the CPR, can get tired quite quickly and that's when the other person can take over until paramedic arrive with a defibrillator.

The only time l ever get worried if you come across a Jehovah witness, who can refuse it - then what do you do.

If they're in a position to refuse it, they probably don't need it ...

The Samaritan Principle in English law protects you. Just go ahead and remember Stayin' Alive.

[Sirius]

Originally Posted by Arthurgray50@blu

The big question is - would you perform CPR in this country if you had to ?

Yes

[Taf]

I have several times, and I would again.

Knackering each time, but the object is to keep them alive until other help arrives.

When the advice changed to "ignore CPR and first call or go for help" it went against all the training I had been given over 20 years which said that braindeath happens in minutes without oxygen.

Then this new advice saying "compressions only, at a faster rate" really jarred with my years of training and use of CPR.

[Wayfair]

The big question is - would you perform CPR in this country if you had to ?

I have in the past and I would have no hesitation of doing it again....

The dude lived and I get a kiss on the cheek every single time his misses sees me

[Derek]

Originally Posted by Taf

I have several times, and I would again.

Knackering each time, but the object is to keep them alive until other help arrives

I've had to give it twice, successfully both times , and would do again. Mouth to mouth is a judgement call each time, I've never had to and would judge each case on its merits.

Originally Posted by Arthurgray50@blu

From what l know about the training, the person doing the CPR, can get tired quite quickly and that's when the other person can take over until paramedic arrive with a defibrillator.

The only time l ever get worried if you come across a Jehovah witness, who can refuse it - then what do you do.

Why would a JW refuse CPR and further more how could a JW refuse CPR as they would not be conscious

In this country yes i would and have albeit a traffic accident that had just happened over twenty years ago the girl lived thankfully. I am a little wary of passing judgement though on someone in the US because the litigation culture over there i think would make me stop and pause before deciding oneway or another. If it was now my biggest worry would be that i would do more harm then good i havn't attended a first aid course in forever and i am pretty sure what i was taught is now well and truly out of date.

[Hom3r]

"Company Policy" what BS.

A guy I worked with is a fireman, they were called to a house fire where a kid was trapped, as the fire engine stopped one of them jumps out and runs into the house and as he brings them out it goes up like a roman candle.

"Company Policy" was to put on BA and then go in with hoses.

He got a chunk of his butt torn off, but if he hadn't they would be pulling out a body, and said he would do it again.

[fatmat8]

worked for thirty years in a hospital , periodaclly we had to undergo first aid in the event of a colleague having an accident , perhaps in a plantroom etc.

No, I would not - simply because I havent any clue how to do CPR.

If I tried, I expect our wonderful legal system would probably charge me with assult.

[Osem]

Originally Posted by tizmeinnit

Why would a JW refuse CPR and further more how could a JW refuse CPR as they would not be conscious

I think you may have revealed a unique flaw in Arthur's 'logic'..