Night Elf Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 This thought just popped into my head today. I took a CPR class 12 years ago and I don't remember a thing. If something happened to my DH or my kids, I wouldn't know what to do except call 911. Do you know CPR? first aid beyond antibiotic ointment and a bandaid? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tap Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 Yes. I took a recertification class a few years ago for getting our foster license. I should watch some Youtube videos to refresh, as it has been a few years now. Before that, I hadn't had it in 10 years or so. A LOT had changed when I did my renewal. One thing I remember from our new class, is the speed of chest compressions has gone up. Now they suggested doing it to the beat of the song "Staying Alive". LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 I have to keep current for foster licensing. However, since I am absolutely no good in a crisis situation, I'd probably completely forget it all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardening momma Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 I do. I just got certified in CPR and first aid last summer. But that doesn't mean I remember enough of it or feel confident enough to really make a difference. I could probably manage, though. The thing I found interesting, something I didn't know before, was that even if you use CPR to revive someone who's heart has stopped, it's not enough to keep them going. They have to get to a hospital. I knew they should go to a hospital to get checked out, but I didn't know it's vital for survival, even after CPR. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swellmomma Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 I redid my first aid, CPR and AED training last year. I try to redo my CPR everytime I recert my first aid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssavings Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 CPR class was required to have DD(baby) discharged from the NICU. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amber in AUS Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 I did a first aid course 7 years ago where I was taught quite a bit. It was very comprehensive. I was required to do a further CPR course before Possum came home from hospital. He was not allowed to be discharged until I had completed it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jelbe5 Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 I took a class from a great paramedic who emphasized "squeezing the heart" (chest compressions) over anything else. He said if you don't or forget to do breaths the compressions will still help as there is still oxygen in the blood. He felt a lot of CPR training is too complicated and wanted to make the training easy to remember in a crises situation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardening momma Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 I took a class from a great paramedic who emphasized "squeezing the heart" (chest compressions) over anything else. He said if you don't or forget to do breaths the compressions will still help as there is still oxygen in the blood. He felt a lot of CPR training is too complicated and wanted to make the training easy to remember in a crises situation. When I took CPR/first aid/AED, he said they now believe chest compressions are more important than breaths. He also said that if you don't have a face mask, you don't need to do breaths if you don't feel comfortable doing it (the person WILL throw up). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marylou Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 You don't remember this: Sally, are you okay?????? [i mean, really, does Sally look okay to you?????] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamela H in Texas Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 (edited) We have had it since we brought ds (almost 17) home from NICU. Usually because of jobs though. Now because of fostering also. The only thing I've had to do, which was plenty scary enough, was helping a choking baby (10months). He got a piece of Cucumber off. We were in a restaurant and I had to go through the procedure THREE times. Not a darn person in the place offered to help, called for help, or just tried to get the baby from some crazy woman if they didn't get what I was trying to do. Absolutely amazing. I can't even imagine! I didn't panic; but I should have asked for help when once wasn't enough. Edited March 11, 2012 by 2J5M9K Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 We did a class with a dummy as a family. Dh (RN) says that they are recommending just chest compressions now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wapiti Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 From about 10 years ago, all I remember is ABC: Airway, Breathing, Circulation. I cannot recall the proper timing for the breathing or the proper way to push on the chest for circulation. However, I am pretty practiced at whacking little people on the back to dislodge food they may or may not be choking on :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 You don't remember this: Sally, are you okay?????? [i mean, really, does Sally look okay to you?????] Followed by..."My name is Susie, and I know CPR!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosie_0801 Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 Other: In theory, yes, since I've had to attend several classes. In practice, I'm CPR-phobic. Though now I've read the thread and learned I don't have to do the breathing, I might not be any more. In general, I prefer not to be troubled with anything other than minor cuts, minor bruises, minor burns and epileptic fits. Oh, and I too can perform the whack choking kids cure. Rosie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammyla Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 This to the tune of stayin-alive, stayin-alive. We did a class with a dummy as a family. Dh (RN) says that they are recommending just chest compressions now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
regentrude Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 (edited) Yes. We had it in school in 9th grade, again in 11th grade, then an extended five week camp style course in First Aid, CPR, emergency rescue and disaster help in college. This has been thoroughly drilled into us. Btw: in my home country every driver must take a first aid course before allowed to get a driver's license. Edited March 11, 2012 by regentrude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rieshy Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 I make all my teen kids take it and re-take it. We do it as part of their P.E. group. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stripe Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 I vaguely remember CPR -- I took a class in high school and at my job about 9 yrs ago -- but I am pretty good at first aid and do such things regularly. My kids and I get a lot of little injuries. We were taught -- Hey hey! are you okay! And then something about calling for help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alessandra Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 Many years ago, I got EMT certification. This fall, I did Red Cross First Aid and CPR/AED through Girl Scouts. I think the trainer said that both courses were on a two-year re-certification schedule now. (I believe that CPR/AED used to be one year.) I am always amazed at how much the rules and procedures change over the years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 Yes, I know CPR. At one point in time I was a first responder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mama Geek Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 I voted other, it has been many years since I took a CPR class. I really should do it again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alessandra Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 Yes. We had it in school in 9th grade, again in 11th grade, then an extended five week camp style course in First Aid, CPR, emergency rescue and disaster help in college. This has been thoroughly drilled into us.Btw: in my home country every driver must take a first aid course before allowed to get a driver's license. That is such a good idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impish Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 Yes, I've taken it extensively, having volunteered w/St. John's Ambulance Brigade, worked in health care, and run a dayhome. Being one armed now, I can't do squat though. :glare: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brehon Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 I'm required to maintain current CPR certification as part of my job. As I understand it AHA now teaches compressions only (or will soon) to citizens. Responders' training is a bit different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TN Mama Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 I am required to be certified in CPR, First-Aid, Emergency Oxygen & AED. Just went through training last month. We were still advised to use rescue breaths and compressions in CPR. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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