Are you CPR/AED certified?

[manlymatt83]

I've been so surprised at the number of people who aren't CPR/AED certified. It more than doubles the changes of survival, especially with early use of an AED in an emergency. My girlfriend's dad was saved by bystander CPR and AED use last year (a story that made the local major newspaper) and ever since then, I am shocked at the number of civilians, health nuts, and even fitness instructors, who are not CPR/AED certified and would not know what to do in an emergency.

I figured I'd start a casual thread about the topic. Are you CPR/AED Certified? If so, why did you originally get certified? If not, why haven't you done it?

 

[TheVrolok]

Yep, as I have to be for work. Was originally certified when I started running EMS many years ago.

I do agree though, "everyone" should have basic CPR/AED training. Early CPR is the single most important thing for survival in cardiac arrest. Bystander CPR literally saves lives.

 

[Stopsignhank]

Yep, but I am the safety guy at work so I HAVE to be certified.

 

[Red Squirrel]

Went through CPR course in high school, but not after that, so probably my answer would be no. I somewhat remember the material but not all the details so if I was in a situation where I needed it not sure if I'd be comfortable trying on my own. If I was on phone with 911 and they walked me through I'd probably be ok. It is something good to know though, probably a good idea to go take at least a 1 day course every few years.

 

[Kneedragger]

I have to be for work and plus since I have a child now I want to be able to do as much as I can..

 

[highland145]

Thanks Matt. More important than an active shooter in the building.

 

[BoomerD]

My certs expired a few years ago since I'm no longer working, but I DID maintain CPR, First Aid, and Advanced First Aid and Rescue certs for about 30-35 years. I've never been trained for the AED devices, but they're SUPPOSED to be fairly "fool-proof"

(sure...give ME a challenge)

 

[GasX]

BLS
ACLS
PALS

I got you covered

 

[highland145]

BLS
ACLS
PALS

I got you covered

I'm in SC.

 

[brianmanahan]

nah, never saw the need. just punch the chest until help arrives.

 

[highland145]

nah, never saw the need. just punch the chest until help arrives.

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[FelixDeCat]

Yeah no.

 

[GasX]

I'm in SC.

How long have you been down?

 

[John Connor]

Don't need to be certified to know that the Mayo Clinic pretty much says compress the chest as fast as you fucking can.

 

[highland145]

How long have you been down?

...............


that long.

 

[highland145]

Don't need to be certified to know that the Mayo Clinic pretty much says compress the chest as fast as you fucking can.

I seem to remember that the mouth blowing was on the outs.

 

[D1gger]

Yes, I worked as a lifeguard in my early days, and kept current when I got into construction management. Now that I am retired, it will expire.

 

[Grooveriding]

Good thread :thumbsup:

Everyone should get this done, a couple hours out of your day and you could save someone's life.

 

[John Connor]

It kinda is I guess. If you do mouth to mouth it's 30 compressions and two breaths. What the Mayo Clinic recommends is hands off CPR. They say there is more than enough oxygen in the blood already.

I seem to remember that the mouth blowing was on the outs.

 

[s0me0nesmind1]

Don't you do harm to the person if you do it incorrectly? Honestly, if we made everyone take it the last thing I would want is Mr. Rescue that doesn't know how to do it correctly trying to save my life.

 

[Imp]

I've watched enough TV... I think I could do it. Might break some ribs, but still.

 

[John Connor]

Don't you do harm to the person if you do it incorrectly? Honestly, if we made everyone take it the last thing I would want is Mr. Rescue that doesn't know how to do it correctly trying to save my life.

You're already dead. You can't do much beyond that unless the person is old and you crack a few ribs which is bound to happen anyway.

 

[highland145]

Don't you do harm to the person if you do it incorrectly? Honestly, if we made everyone take it the last thing I would want is Mr. Rescue that doesn't know how to do it correctly trying to save my life.

You're safe.

 

[Kaido]

Good thread :thumbsup:

Everyone should get this done, a couple hours out of your day and you could save someone's life.

I just re-upped last month. My instructor said the reason he teaches is because he watched a guy die in front of him at a restaurant & simply had no idea what to do to help him. I never want to be in that position just because of a lack of knowledge I could have gotten from a simple class either.

 

[Kaido]

Don't you do harm to the person if you do it incorrectly? Honestly, if we made everyone take it the last thing I would want is Mr. Rescue that doesn't know how to do it correctly trying to save my life.

Yes, ribs often crack...but most people would rather be alive with some broken ribs than dead without them. You're covered by the Good Samaritan law if they give their consent or are incapacitated.