Promise yourself you'll learn CPR

valerie · Post by **valerie** » Thu Dec 20, 2007 2:09 pm

Because you never know when you'll need it.

I learned about 20 years ago, and this morning in the Costco parking

lot was the first time I've had to use it.

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Thu Dec 20, 2007 2:31 pm

So you were somebody's angel today.

I also learned CPR years ago, and yes, it is a good thing to know.

RedGlitter · Post by **RedGlitter** » Thu Dec 20, 2007 2:45 pm

Good for you Valerie. What a good thing you were there!

Chezzie · Post by **Chezzie** » Thu Dec 20, 2007 2:47 pm

wow well done Valerie, i have done a few first aid courses and hope i can be someones angel one day too xxx:-6

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Thu Dec 20, 2007 2:50 pm

It is an important thing to know-Valerie, glad that you knew what to do.

911 · Post by **911** » Thu Dec 20, 2007 2:56 pm

Thank you, Val for being someones hero, especially at this time of year. :-4

I go to class nearly every year. It's a must at our work.

Thank goodness I, myself, have never had to do it but I've done it many times over the phone.

valerie · Post by **valerie** » Thu Dec 20, 2007 3:51 pm

RedGlitter;743486 wrote: Good for you Valerie. What a good thing you were there!

I almost wasn't. My pickup was not acting right, like it kept wanting to

cut out, and I had called DH to come help me. If my pickup had

started right up, I wouldn't have been there.

I had help, there were eventually 2 off duty firefighters there, one

actually had a mask with him and did respirations while I did chest

compressions.

The man had a large "Korean War Veteran" window decal...

:-1

RedGlitter · Post by **RedGlitter** » Thu Dec 20, 2007 4:46 pm

valerie;743544 wrote: I almost wasn't. My pickup was not acting right, like it kept wanting to

cut out, and I had called DH to come help me. If my pickup had

started right up, I wouldn't have been there.

I had help, there were eventually 2 off duty firefighters there, one

actually had a mask with him and did respirations while I did chest

compressions.

The man had a large "Korean War Veteran" window decal...

:-1

See....you were meant to be there. I firmly believe things happen for a reason. :-6

guppy · Post by **guppy** » Thu Dec 20, 2007 6:31 pm

Good thing you were there and had the courage to help...you were a blessing..an angel...proud of you gal...:-6

Pheasy · Post by **Pheasy** » Thu Dec 20, 2007 6:45 pm

Good for you Valerie - you are a hero today. If you had not been there maybe there would have been some sad people this Christmas. :-4

I am a fully trained First Aider, and have also had to administer CPR (on my daughter :-1). I have a mask on my key-chain ready to help at anytime.

My hubby and I did CPR on our 3 yr old GSD - its worth knowing how to do this too. Hubby massaged his heart and I gave mouth to nose. Together, with step by step guidance from our vet, on the telephone, we managed to bring him back to see a few more months. :-4

Heart scans showed he had a swollen heart, he was on medication, but suffered a fatal heart attack - sadly we tried again but this time he was gone :-1

CARLA · Post by **CARLA** » Thu Dec 20, 2007 6:50 pm

Excellent Val you saved a life today. CPR is one of the most improtant thing anyone can do when someone is in need. Your the first responder and you administering CPR may save a life. I get my certificate renewed every year. I also have a mask in my car if necessary.

Folks learn CPR you may save someone dear to you some day with this simple procedure.

valerie · Post by **valerie** » Thu Dec 20, 2007 9:56 pm

I'm going to take a refresher course soon.

I don't know if I did save his life. I tried to get something from the

fire department this afternoon, but due to the HIPAA lawas, they

can't tell me anything. So I guess I'll be watchting the newspaper

the next few days.

Imladris · Post by **Imladris** » Fri Dec 21, 2007 5:58 am

Well done Val it's a really hard and horrible thing to have to do.

My husband and I did it for a neighbour a few years ago, sadly his heart attack was too massive for him to survive but it was a comfort to his wife to know that people tried.

:-4