Worst thing is, we can be taught CPR for free "to save lives", but even Wikipedia tells us that every movie is lying: "The objective is to delay tissue death and to extend the brief window of opportunity for a successful resuscitation without permanent brain damage."
1. Where are you going for FREE CPR training?
2. Yes, CPR does save lives. It doesn't mean they gain consciousness, however, Bare CPR can save lives. The general Idea is to:
Keep blood flowing
Keep Blood Oxygenated
To delay until a Defibrillator arrives
-CPR is only for Non-breathing patients.
-Defibrillators only work if the patient is in AF or VF. There MUST be a heart rate.
So . . . the "R" in CPR means nothing anymore? O_o Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation.
Well, being in situations quite a few times, I have performed CPR on a dozen people of all different ages, but luckily no children. Half of them woke up in the middle of it, breathing on their own, with good heartbeats.
For the rest, I'd agree, it's a life-saving exercise, until the paramedics arrive to take over. But only once did they use a defibrillator. The other times, the patients' heart started beating on their own. So . . . since Wikipedia is always right (read that as sarcastic), I'll just move along.
But . . . when are movies ever truly realistic? That's kind of silly for Wikki to even go near posting about CPR in movies. Duh, right?
So, as for the meme above, it's correct, but not entirely. It all depends on the patient/victim, their condition, and the timing of the CPR administered. Other factors as well. So . . . where's the fun at? >_>
Dafuq is this
My mom's ex boyfriend saved me from drowning and did CPR. He said I wasn't moving and only after moving my head to side after pumping did I move and cough up water through my mouth and nose
Yes and no. Depends on the case.
If someone passes out from water in their lungs or something, then yes, CPR /should/ (hence the should) help them regain counciousness. If someone has a heart attack, it just keeps their heart beating until help arrives. (I'm CPR and First Aid Certified from the Red Cross. A class that cost me $39)
Also what bothers me in movies is when people do "the breath of life" before compressions. you NEVER EVER EVER start with the breath. That could kill them if they have something stuck in their throat.
Or when they use one hand? You have to fucking break their ribcage for gods sake. You have to be strong.
Or when they don't use 30 compressions before doing the breath. Minimum 30 Is what I was taught. The breath is also deep, and you might get dizzy. Most people after performing CPR in real life need medical attention themselves from either the lack of oxygen, bruised or possibly (rarely but possibly) broken palms/wrists, and severe trauma/shock.
According to the current 'ARC Guidelines', CPR should be done as 30-2-30-2 for 5 minutes. The rate has increased to 100-120 Compressions/minute. Hold that for the first 3 minutes. By that point help should have arrived in the form of a defib or Ambulance.
2. Yes, CPR does save lives. It doesn't mean they gain consciousness, however, Bare CPR can save lives. The general Idea is to:
Keep blood flowing
Keep Blood Oxygenated
To delay until a Defibrillator arrives
-CPR is only for Non-breathing patients.
-Defibrillators only work if the patient is in AF or VF. There MUST be a heart rate.
Well, being in situations quite a few times, I have performed CPR on a dozen people of all different ages, but luckily no children. Half of them woke up in the middle of it, breathing on their own, with good heartbeats.
For the rest, I'd agree, it's a life-saving exercise, until the paramedics arrive to take over. But only once did they use a defibrillator. The other times, the patients' heart started beating on their own. So . . . since Wikipedia is always right (read that as sarcastic), I'll just move along.
But . . . when are movies ever truly realistic? That's kind of silly for Wikki to even go near posting about CPR in movies. Duh, right?
So, as for the meme above, it's correct, but not entirely. It all depends on the patient/victim, their condition, and the timing of the CPR administered. Other factors as well. So . . . where's the fun at? >_>
My mom's ex boyfriend saved me from drowning and did CPR. He said I wasn't moving and only after moving my head to side after pumping did I move and cough up water through my mouth and nose
If someone passes out from water in their lungs or something, then yes, CPR /should/ (hence the should) help them regain counciousness. If someone has a heart attack, it just keeps their heart beating until help arrives. (I'm CPR and First Aid Certified from the Red Cross. A class that cost me $39)
Also what bothers me in movies is when people do "the breath of life" before compressions. you NEVER EVER EVER start with the breath. That could kill them if they have something stuck in their throat.
Or when they use one hand? You have to fucking break their ribcage for gods sake. You have to be strong.
Or when they don't use 30 compressions before doing the breath. Minimum 30 Is what I was taught. The breath is also deep, and you might get dizzy. Most people after performing CPR in real life need medical attention themselves from either the lack of oxygen, bruised or possibly (rarely but possibly) broken palms/wrists, and severe trauma/shock.