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Showing Original Post only (View all)Do you know what to do if someone cardiac arrests in front of you? [View all]
Pass it on. Step by step instructions here: http://www.heartrescuenow.com/
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LOL, but the sick dog in me said that first, too. I wouldn't because I just wouldn't.
freshwest
Jul 2012
#41
Absurdity is one of many tools in humor. Surprise is another tool of humor. There is
alfredo
Jul 2012
#55
I took CPR a few years ago - but don't remember a thing, I'm afraid. Thanks for the reminder n/t
radhika
Jul 2012
#22
Wow, I haven't heard the title orderly in AGES! We had orderlies in our hospital
rustydog
Jul 2012
#49
Cardiac arrest means that their heart has stopped.. it's not a heart attack.
progressivebydesign
Jul 2012
#18
If they are passed out, I presume they are going to choke if you stick aspirin down their throat.
LisaL
Jul 2012
#43
"Don't get thrown though, CPR will work like it always has on its own." As this article
1monster
Jul 2012
#23
If there is no AED available, as in the case I posted about, CPR can save the life of a person
1monster
Jul 2012
#47
According to American Heart Association, vast majority of people in cardiac arrest die if cardiac
LisaL
Jul 2012
#62
Automated External Defibrillator They are located in malls, schools, office buildings,
1monster
Jul 2012
#15
As crazy as that sounds, our instructor (cpr, first aid etc) actually advocated for this!
auntAgonist
Jul 2012
#33
Check their wallet/purse for a voter registration card (or look at bumper stickers)
OneTenthofOnePercent
Jul 2012
#46
First step, correct them on using cardiac arrest as a verb AFTER they are stabilized.
slampoet
Jul 2012
#51
The English language is VERY flexible. We have many, many verbs today that started
1monster
Jul 2012
#60
I thought you were adding some levity to important subject and threw some back at
1monster
Jul 2012
#66