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Duer 157099

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28. I didn't even know those existed until last week's episode of Breaking Bad
Sat Jul 28, 2012, 02:08 PM
Jul 2012

Sometimes TV can be helpful

Grab their wallet and run? alfredo Jul 2012 #1
LOL, but the sick dog in me said that first, too. I wouldn't because I just wouldn't. freshwest Jul 2012 #41
I have no sense of humor. Could you explain, please. Cerridwen Jul 2012 #50
Absurdity is one of many tools in humor. Surprise is another tool of humor. There is alfredo Jul 2012 #55
Dial 911 and run? sammytko Jul 2012 #2
I had CPR training when I worked as a hospital orderly... KansDem Jul 2012 #3
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
"Transport Tech" KansDem Jul 2012 #59
Give them 2 aspiring and call their doctor lunatica Jul 2012 #4
Only if they are conscious and cam swallow nadinbrzezinski Jul 2012 #8
I stand corrected lunatica Jul 2012 #54
Cardiac arrest means that their heart has stopped.. it's not a heart attack. progressivebydesign Jul 2012 #18
#1 Cause of death in the US - unexpected sudden cardiac arrest MannyGoldstein Jul 2012 #37
Thanks for the clarification lunatica Jul 2012 #52
If they are passed out, I presume they are going to choke if you stick aspirin down their throat. LisaL Jul 2012 #43
I've been set straight on the facts now lunatica Jul 2012 #53
VERY GOOD to know! Thanks for sharing. CurtEastPoint Jul 2012 #5
thanks, pass it on... handmade34 Jul 2012 #6
great post riverbendviewgal Jul 2012 #7
Very cool--idiot proof directions, too. Thanks! nt MADem Jul 2012 #9
That was my impression too nadinbrzezinski Jul 2012 #13
Yes. n/t Egalitarian Thug Jul 2012 #10
good to see but these AEDs... Whisp Jul 2012 #11
Automated External Defibrillator pasto76 Jul 2012 #14
"Don't get thrown though, CPR will work like it always has on its own." As this article 1monster Jul 2012 #23
Just because it worked on one guy, doesn't mean it will work for everybody. LisaL Jul 2012 #45
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
This message was self-deleted by its author LisaL Jul 2012 #61
According to American Heart Association, vast majority of people in cardiac arrest die if cardiac LisaL Jul 2012 #62
Will a taser work? randome Jul 2012 #25
No lastlib Jul 2012 #30
I didn't even know those existed until last week's episode of Breaking Bad Duer 157099 Jul 2012 #28
We have them at work and I don't think they will work that way Major Nikon Jul 2012 #39
We have them at work Major Nikon Jul 2012 #40
Automated External Defibrillator They are located in malls, schools, office buildings, 1monster Jul 2012 #15
You'll need a 120 volt capacamater STAT. leeroysphitz Jul 2012 #12
Thank you! I volunteered to try out our AED's at work.. liberalmuse Jul 2012 #16
Do you mean you volunteered to be defibrillated? MannyGoldstein Jul 2012 #57
I usually just throw my hands in the air and... pinboy3niner Jul 2012 #17
Compressions. eilen Jul 2012 #19
k&r n/t RainDog Jul 2012 #20
There's a woman alive somewhere in Pittsburgh b/c of this Patiod Jul 2012 #21
wow--that's AMAZING renate Jul 2012 #65
Amazing for him, and for her mother Patiod Jul 2012 #67
Thanks, am sending this to all the family, etc Zoigal Jul 2012 #24
You're welcome. But remember, the CPR works too... you just have to have more 1monster Jul 2012 #26
I think this video was prepared by an AED manufacturer Jim Lane Jul 2012 #42
CPR imroves chances of survival, but by no means guarantees it. LisaL Jul 2012 #44
K&R !!! n/t RKP5637 Jul 2012 #27
i took a class barbtries Jul 2012 #29
you'd better update your training, b/c a lot of the technique has evolved. lastlib Jul 2012 #31
While giving CPR, sing THIS. TahitiNut Jul 2012 #32
As crazy as that sounds, our instructor (cpr, first aid etc) actually advocated for this! auntAgonist Jul 2012 #33
Wha? You can't tell when I'm sirius? TahitiNut Jul 2012 #34
Happened to my 26-yo nephew. caseymoz Jul 2012 #35
Thank you for sharing! Learned a lot. nt chowder66 Jul 2012 #36
k & r mia Jul 2012 #38
Check their wallet/purse for a voter registration card (or look at bumper stickers) OneTenthofOnePercent Jul 2012 #46
The very first thing you do lordsummerisle Jul 2012 #48
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
If you can't find a citation you insult me. slampoet Jul 2012 #64
I thought you were adding some levity to important subject and threw some back at 1monster Jul 2012 #66
Easiest one to remember "STAYING ALIVE"...BEE_GEES song...really. Historic NY Jul 2012 #56
k&r... spanone Jul 2012 #58
Read him his rites. rug Jul 2012 #63
LOL, do patent leather shoes shine up? HereSince1628 Jul 2012 #68
As I recall, rug Jul 2012 #69
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