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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

I'm thinking about getting trained in CPR.

Are you trained? Have you ever had to deliver it and what was the outcome and how did you feel about it???

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

It's worth doing even if it's just to have the knowledge and never need it. In my line of work I use it at least once a month and it could be the difference between life and death while waiting for the ambulance to arrive. It doesn't save everyone but if you can do it you can make a difference. Go for it

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I used to be an ambulance technician way back when. So am trained in cpr. Have tbh never actually used it on anyone thankfully. But to do on a stranger in public is something we were always advised not to do.

If you were to cause any other injuries to the person, you would then be liable and could be sued.

Just food for thought really.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"It's worth doing even if it's just to have the knowledge and never need it. In my line of work I use it at least once a month and it could be the difference between life and death while waiting for the ambulance to arrive. It doesn't save everyone but if you can do it you can make a difference. Go for it "

Yep, I think i will. I remember doing something informal years ago but tbh I can't remember it.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"It's worth doing even if it's just to have the knowledge and never need it. In my line of work I use it at least once a month and it could be the difference between life and death while waiting for the ambulance to arrive. It doesn't save everyone but if you can do it you can make a difference. Go for it "

A Wiseman learns submit new everyday mite come in handy oneday

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

If you use cpr on someone that isn't breathing and has no pulse you won't be sued. It a good skill to have. The only ones I've know to survive were the ones who got good chest compressions as soon as they went into cardiac arrest. Go for it, always nice to know you have the knowledge if, God forbid, a friend or relative ever needed you

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"I used to be an ambulance technician way back when. So am trained in cpr. Have tbh never actually used it on anyone thankfully. But to do on a stranger in public is something we were always advised not to do.

If you were to cause any other injuries to the person, you would then be liable and could be sued.

Just food for thought really.

"

I'd hope that in this training that these risks would be highlighted. I'd want to know how far to go in advance of paramedics arriving!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I've been trained for over 12 years now and haven't had to use it but have used plenty of the other first aid advice that comes with it. Also trained to use defib machines.. worth doing!

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By *entaur_UKMan
over a year ago

Cannock


"I used to be an ambulance technician way back when. So am trained in cpr. Have tbh never actually used it on anyone thankfully. But to do on a stranger in public is something we were always advised not to do.

If you were to cause any other injuries to the person, you would then be liable and could be sued.

Just food for thought really.

"

I did a first aid course as part of lifeguard training at college. They told us if you do cpr correctly don't be surprised if you crack one of their ribs in the process. So possibility of causing other injury is likely but it could save their life. Would rather have a cracked rib than be dead.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

What bollocks regarding those administering CPR being sued.

"The Queen announced a new Good Samaritan Bill that will protect people who give first aid from legal action as of today. The hope is that the new law will prevent those people who were too afraid in the past of making a mistake when helping a stranger in need of first aid."

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

If your properly trained and carry out first aid properly no court in the UK will accept a claim against you.

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By *thletic Fella!!Man
over a year ago

Wigan


"I used to be an ambulance technician way back when. So am trained in cpr. Have tbh never actually used it on anyone thankfully. But to do on a stranger in public is something we were always advised not to do.

If you were to cause any other injuries to the person, you would then be liable and could be sued.

Just food for thought really.

Cause any other injuries?

If you don't do anything they will die!! No one will sue, that is a load of tosh.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I'm thinking about getting trained in CPR.

Are you trained? Have you ever had to deliver it and what was the outcome and how did you feel about it???"

Please do, I had to try and save my husband and thankfully I got talked through it over the phone, but that still lost valuable seconds that may saved his life

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"If your properly trained and carry out first aid properly no court in the UK will accept a claim against you. "

^^ This

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I'm thinking about getting trained in CPR.

Are you trained? Have you ever had to deliver it and what was the outcome and how did you feel about it???"

I have trained, and used it, twice. Both times with good outcomes thankfully. I didn't feel anything as it's part of my job.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"If your properly trained and carry out first aid properly no court in the UK will accept a claim against you. "

Even if you're not trained, and a 999 operator talks you through it, you won't get sued. The law is there to protect people from frivolous suits.

The only people at risk of a suit are those who are properly trained and make catastrophic errors.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"If your properly trained and carry out first aid properly no court in the UK will accept a claim against you.

Even if you're not trained, and a 999 operator talks you through it, you won't get sued. The law is there to protect people from frivolous suits.

The only people at risk of a suit are those who are properly trained and make catastrophic errors. "

this

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

In America everyone is trained in CPR at school and all public buildings have to have a defibrillator on site.

Not surprisingly you are several times more likely to survive an out of hospital cardiac arrest in America than you are here

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"In America everyone is trained in CPR at school and all public buildings have to have a defibrillator on site.

Not surprisingly you are several times more likely to survive an out of hospital cardiac arrest in America than you are here"

When I was in Stockholm, I noticed the abundance of defibrillators in public places. People are trained and sign up to text alerts so they're aware of nearby casualties. It's a great idea and improves response time.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yup and trained in using a De-Fib. Most of the villages round here have them in lock boxes either by a shop or phonebox.

Have done CPR on a couple of people who hung themselves in separate incidents both sadly died.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"In America everyone is trained in CPR at school and all public buildings have to have a defibrillator on site.

Not surprisingly you are several times more likely to survive an out of hospital cardiac arrest in America than you are here

When I was in Stockholm, I noticed the abundance of defibrillators in public places. People are trained and sign up to text alerts so they're aware of nearby casualties. It's a great idea and improves response time. "

It's ridiculous we don't do anything here. Tge reality is that have s cardiac arrest in the UK and you'll probably die eother at the scene or within 24 hours odmf admission if they get you back and to a hospital. It's scandalous

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"In America everyone is trained in CPR at school and all public buildings have to have a defibrillator on site.

Not surprisingly you are several times more likely to survive an out of hospital cardiac arrest in America than you are here

When I was in Stockholm, I noticed the abundance of defibrillators in public places. People are trained and sign up to text alerts so they're aware of nearby casualties. It's a great idea and improves response time.

It's ridiculous we don't do anything here. Tge reality is that have s cardiac arrest in the UK and you'll probably die eother at the scene or within 24 hours odmf admission if they get you back and to a hospital. It's scandalous"

The text programme is amazing. Should definitely be implemented here.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

My nieces were born premature and I took a cpr course at the hospital thank god I never had to use it

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

It is really important that every one knows something!! Regarding life saving... Cpr is a very easy and effective way to save or prolong a life.

I have been trained in it

I train others on how to deliver cpr etc

And I have used on a real person!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I've done a first aid course every 3 years for the last 9. Also have trauma first aid for tree surgery.

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By *ouple in LancashireCouple
over a year ago

in Lancashire


"I used to be an ambulance technician way back when. So am trained in cpr. Have tbh never actually used it on anyone thankfully. But to do on a stranger in public is something we were always advised not to do.

If you were to cause any other injuries to the person, you would then be liable and could be sued.

Just food for thought really.

"

If you are carrying out the procedure correctly on a person requiring cpr its highly unlikely you would be sued..

surprised that someone trained to tech level would even think like that, and attending to 'strangers in public places' is part of the role..

OP do so, its a life skill..

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

You never know when u will need these skills

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Done it years ago with the Red Cross, something that never leaves you. Never had to use it but have had to use other skills learnt from the Red Cross when my son nearly choked on a lollipop. Skills for life.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"In America everyone is trained in CPR at school and all public buildings have to have a defibrillator on site.

Not surprisingly you are several times more likely to survive an out of hospital cardiac arrest in America than you are here

When I was in Stockholm, I noticed the abundance of defibrillators in public places. People are trained and sign up to text alerts so they're aware of nearby casualties. It's a great idea and improves response time.

It's ridiculous we don't do anything here. Tge reality is that have s cardiac arrest in the UK and you'll probably die eother at the scene or within 24 hours odmf admission if they get you back and to a hospital. It's scandalous"

I left school in 87, and I distinctly remember doing it. Don't know why it was stopped.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I think it's something that everyone can benefit from learning. Just be aware that sometimes it doesn't work and you have to be prepared for someone dying on you.

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By *oc-robMan
over a year ago

Sunderland

Under the "good Samaritan" principal if you perform CPR as trained you should not be liable for legal action !

Always a good skill to learn. Along with using a defibrillator as more and more are being placed in public.

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By *isty286Couple
over a year ago

Dorset

I used to be a trainer (gave up the qualification recently)

but I used the skills a few times, not always ending up in success, at times it left me feeling deflated and a failure, but to catch a life in your hands and return it safely is the most incredible feeling... do the training ... it might be a loved one that you save... legals will be covered in your course.

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By *ouple in LancashireCouple
over a year ago

in Lancashire


"I used to be a trainer (gave up the qualification recently)

but I used the skills a few times, not always ending up in success, at times it left me feeling deflated and a failure, but to catch a life in your hands and return it safely is the most incredible feeling... do the training ... it might be a loved one that you save... legals will be covered in your course.

"

no need to feel that you have failed if you've carried it out and done your best..

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By *isty286Couple
over a year ago

Dorset

I know .. I used to teach that ethos, (but it's just human nature) when you try so hard and can't change the outcome no matter how much you do.. far far outweighed by the feeling of elation when you succeed.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

The first 3 people I did it on died I gave up caring after that point. Since then I've had plenty of successes and failures.

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham


"I used to be an ambulance technician way back when. So am trained in cpr. Have tbh never actually used it on anyone thankfully. But to do on a stranger in public is something we were always advised not to do.

If you were to cause any other injuries to the person, you would then be liable and could be sued.

Just food for thought really.

"

I have always been told that no one had ever sucessfully been sued for providing first aid or cpr. Might be wrong but think it would be very sad if anyone has been.

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By *thwalescplCouple
over a year ago

brecon

Only used it once, unfortunately he had been dead for at least a couple of hours, I didn't know that at the time, although I was pretty sure he was dead (cyanosis, cold to the touch) I still had to try.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

CPR is a horrible thing to perform. Feeling the ribs cracking under your own hands is not a nice feeling but is a very important 1. While a lot of CPR does not work in my line of work the gratitude and thanks for trying passed on by families make it so much easier to deal with. In my line of work even when it is successful is not for long but again the gratitude off families for having thee chance to say goodbye is always overwhelming.

My first time was traumatic and lasted around 45 minutes while people were decided whether to carry on (he kept crashing again). The adrenaline that pumps through your body is unbelievable and when coming down from this instance my legs actually gave way underneath me.

I think everyone should be trained in it because you never know when your going to need it, personally for me even if it's not successful and just gave me the chance to say goodbye to my loved ones I would be forever grateful

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Obviously I am, and do it frequently. It is a great skill to have, but I know that not everyone could and would do it, which is ok.

I do think all parents should be made to do very basic child life support, so they know what to if their child is choking, for example.

And a quick plug; there is a smartphone app called GoodSAM alerter, which is a proximity app for the public and for Life support providers, so even if you see someone collapse and don't know what to do, someone nearby might. Sat in the pub now, I can see that there is another provider 900m away, who could be alerted if needed. Grnder for saving lives. If you're interested go to the app store!

And thanks to everyone who can, you all make a difference just being out there.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I've had to perform cpr. Was the most energetic thing done ever

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By *ike4362ukMan
over a year ago

Cheshunt

Thankfully never had to use the skills in anger, but I get regularly assessed each year and a full refresher course every 2nd year. As already said, the defib course is another good one to get.

Even untrained people can use modern defibs as the machine talks you through the process. It also monitors the casualty and won't shock them unless they need it.

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By *oxy-blonde-vixenWoman
over a year ago

Peterborough

I was glad I am about 20 years ago when it saved my 3 month old son

D x

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By *ick71Man
over a year ago

Chelmsford

I have been trained in cpr for 18 years and in that time only had to use it twice. Both times the person was kept alive until ambulance arrived so they could take over. Also trained in defibrillators but not had to use one yet.

I think it should be trained in schools so a new generation will all have the skill.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I have been trained in cpr for 18 years and in that time only had to use it twice. Both times the person was kept alive until ambulance arrived so they could take over. Also trained in defibrillators but not had to use one yet.

I think it should be trained in schools so a new generation will all have the skill."

Many schools are teaching basic life saving skills. My kids have all done it.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

Thanks for the responses. I'm booked in for my training session in a couple of weeks. I think it's an important life skill to have

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By *ouple in LancashireCouple
over a year ago

in Lancashire


"I know .. I used to teach that ethos, (but it's just human nature) when you try so hard and can't change the outcome no matter how much you do.. far far outweighed by the feeling of elation when you succeed. "

agreed, used to teach it also and have done it on several occasions as part of my last job though the arrival of the LAS was always a relief..

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

But las take a really long time to arrive now.... If at all!

So good to know what to do in that kind of situation

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By *ale_seeking_funMan
over a year ago

reading

yep trained in it for my job, used lots of times and involved in a number of successful resuscitations.

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By *ophieslutTV/TS
over a year ago

Central

I had a job as a pool attendance, when in sixth form, so trained then. I used to like pulling lads off the side of the pool for wet practice.

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By *entaur_UKMan
over a year ago

Cannock


"I had a job as a pool attendance, when in sixth form, so trained then. I used to like pulling lads off the side of the pool for wet practice."

That's how I got my training too. Tying a sexy woman to the spinal board was one of my favourite training exercises.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Never used it yet touch wood....

Usually a sharp slap to the face brings Mrs GNB round.

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By *ancblue28Man
over a year ago

manchester

Trained but never used it.But helped a young boy in Asda who was having a fit.Recovery position and checked tongue before ambulance arrived,four people were helping so not as scary incase I forgot something vital.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Use it most weeks in my line of work..,...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I had to do CPR once, thankfully the outcome went well. Have to admit, I didn't have time to think never mind panic. I did get rather emotional afterwards though!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Having been in the forces for over twenty years and a diving instructor I have been lucky not to have used it, but it is worth knowing and in some jobs its extra pay. The main thing is if someone close to you was in this position and you couldn't do something how bad would you feel? Hopefully you will never have to experience this. As for people being sued, unfortunately that is an American attitude and only causes the walk by attitude we have today. Go for it and be happy that you could make a difference, not just to that person but their family too.

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By *ango0505Woman
over a year ago

Dumfries

We had three cardiac arrests today in forty mins xx it has been so emotionally and physically draining that i am lay here unable to sleep !

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

We have been trained in work and one of the ladies I work with has had to use it .

Saved a life

Its well worth it

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Trained but never used it.But helped a young boy in Asda who was having a fit.Recovery position and checked tongue before ambulance arrived,four people were helping so not as scary incase I forgot something vital."

Good to see people helping. And its important to stay with them when they come round. Try to get any crowd to disperse, as they can feel embarrassed. Me, I get incredibly confused and my memory is shot to pieces for a day or more. Last time I had one, I lost a couple of years and thought I still lived at my mums!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Trained for it many moons ago...only used it once on my late bf.Surprising how it all comes back to you sadly my bf died of a heart failure and no amount of CPR would have saved him but for ages I felt that I wish I could have done more.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I've done the course several times over the years, and should really do a refresher

The problem is the advice changes each time - the ratio of compressions to breaths that I get ask mixed up

The important thing though is just go and do it until someone more competent can take over

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By *oc-robMan
over a year ago

Sunderland


"I've done the course several times over the years, and should really do a refresher

The problem is the advice changes each time - the ratio of compressions to breaths that I get ask mixed up

The important thing though is just go and do it until someone more competent can take over "

Current advice forget breaths call 999 and do compressions. Circulation most important, blood should have sufficient residual oxygen

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

i had luckily done 1st add training with the scouts, only a few months before needing to use it, aged 14, was horrific, was a bloody big bloke, but kept him going till the ambulance arrived, he made it through, saw his obituary just over 2 yrs later in the paper.

i definately think that pediatric first aid should be part of anti natal classes, its a requirement for all childcare providers, except parents!!

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By *ola.Woman
over a year ago

Just where I need to be.

Yes trained. Many years ago whilst on holiday in Weymouth an older lady fell to the ground. Myself and ex checked, started cpr we continued in the pouring rain until the ambulance came. Unfortunately she never made it. Also part of your training will be on chocking and what to do. I have used this when my ex collapsed and stopped breathing. A piece of sausage stuck. Manoeuvring a 6ft man whilst 5 months pregnant was hard. We often laughed about this incident as when I finally managed to dislodge it, the sausage flew out and my parents dog scoffed it. He always looked at us while eating and bet he had thoughts hope it chokes you.

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By *hattyman80Man
over a year ago

stockport

I'm fully trained in it but never had to use it thankfully. I worked security for a few years and I did a one week residential course on first aid.

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By *ouble CCouple
over a year ago

Gran Canaria


"I used to be an ambulance technician way back when. So am trained in cpr. Have tbh never actually used it on anyone thankfully. But to do on a stranger in public is something we were always advised not to do.

If you were to cause any other injuries to the person, you would then be liable and could be sued.

Just food for thought really.

"

This happened to my Mum. Gave CPR to a dude. Broke a rib. He lived but tried to sue her. Didn't go anywhere but ya know. Miss C. Xx

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By *ust RachelTV/TS
over a year ago

Horsham

Was trained,

Never used it though.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I used to be an ambulance technician way back when. So am trained in cpr. Have tbh never actually used it on anyone thankfully. But to do on a stranger in public is something we were always advised not to do.

If you were to cause any other injuries to the person, you would then be liable and could be sued.

Just food for thought really.

"

Heard of plenty of court cases to do with injuries due to first aid being given, almost all of them get kicked out of court due to them being alive.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I'm thinking about getting trained in CPR.

Are you trained? Have you ever had to deliver it and what was the outcome and how did you feel about it???"

trained many years ago .Used once but sadly not the outcome I'd hoped for. Won't stop me trying again if needed. X

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

For those who try, fail, and get despondent about it - don't forget that there's always a reason for the patients' heart stopping in the first place, that most times no amount of CPR will fix. Never stop trying though.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"For those who try, fail, and get despondent about it - don't forget that there's always a reason for the patients' heart stopping in the first place, that most times no amount of CPR will fix. Never stop trying though."

I've always told people this. If something serious happens to someone which means they require first aid their cars is usually marked before they've hit the ground. The important thing is that you try.

I've had more die on me than survive.

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By *ouple in LancashireCouple
over a year ago

in Lancashire


"I used to be an ambulance technician way back when. So am trained in cpr. Have tbh never actually used it on anyone thankfully. But to do on a stranger in public is something we were always advised not to do.

If you were to cause any other injuries to the person, you would then be liable and could be sued.

Just food for thought really.

Heard of plenty of court cases to do with injuries due to first aid being given, almost all of them get kicked out of court due to them being alive."

not strictly the case, there has yet to be case proven in law against someone rendering first aid..

the cases that have been brought have been dismissed as the first aiders were acting as per their training, their remit eg. St Johns volunteers..

unless the first aider is carrying out their actions as its part of their role, nominated person in the workplace etc then there is no 'duty of care' on someone rendering assistance..

acting outside of ones training or attempting a procedure for which one is not trained when one has a duty of care would be a different matter..

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

OK, so I'm now trained. I'm ready to do it but hope I never need to!

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By *eforfuncplCouple
over a year ago

Morecambe

Better to be trained and not used X

Used it at work a few times over the years

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By *ildt123Man
over a year ago

Huddersfield

Should be a compulsory part of the school curriculum at a certain age along with basic first aid

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Should be a compulsory part of the school curriculum at a certain age along with basic first aid"

Many schools are giving basic training. Two of my kids have done the course.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm trained to do this and have regular updates. Other than in the work environment, I've used it once on a child who'd been hit by a car. He survived but died in hospital next day, sadly.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Its definitely useful to know. You never know when you might need it!

London has the highest cardiac arrest survival rate in the country, the patient has a much better chance if it's witnessed and effective CPR is started straight away x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Useful to have it, luckily I've never had to use it...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I used to be an ambulance technician way back when. So am trained in cpr. Have tbh never actually used it on anyone thankfully. But to do on a stranger in public is something we were always advised not to do.

If you were to cause any other injuries to the person, you would then be liable and could be sued.

Just food for thought really.

I'd hope that in this training that these risks would be highlighted. I'd want to know how far to go in advance of paramedics arriving!"

The worst you could do is break a few ribs. Small price to pay if they survive x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I'm thinking about getting trained in CPR.

Are you trained? Have you ever had to deliver it and what was the outcome and how did you feel about it???"

I used to be a life guard, have never had to do CPR for real, pulled a few kids out of the pool. CPR should be taught to every kid in school. Do the training it might be family who need you to know it

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"OK, so I'm now trained. I'm ready to do it but hope I never need to!"

Well done

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I'm thinking about getting trained in CPR.

Are you trained? Have you ever had to deliver it and what was the outcome and how did you feel about it???"

Yes I was trained a few yrs ago as part of my job and yes I have had to use it 1st on scene of a very bad RTA he sadly didn't survive died at scene it was very traumatic I was bad for a few days after kept seeing the gentleman's face everytime I fell asleep

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"OK, so I'm now trained. I'm ready to do it but hope I never need to!"

Good for you Mr xx

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"I'm thinking about getting trained in CPR.

Are you trained? Have you ever had to deliver it and what was the outcome and how did you feel about it???

I used to be a life guard, have never had to do CPR for real, pulled a few kids out of the pool. CPR should be taught to every kid in school. Do the training it might be family who need you to know it"

It's done fella

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm trained and I have used it to assist ambulance.the bloke didn't make it

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yup trained a very long time ago & put into action weeks later when I cane across a motor bike accident.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Who did you do your course with, Mr PB? I was looking at this last week but there seem to be so many I didn't know how to choose.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Who did you do your course with, Mr PB? I was looking at this last week but there seem to be so many I didn't know how to choose. "

Ruby, it was organised via my employer in conjunction with the BHF. Have a look at this:

https://www.bhf.org.uk/heart-health/nation-of-lifesavers/call-push-rescue/workplaces

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Who did you do your course with, Mr PB? I was looking at this last week but there seem to be so many I didn't know how to choose. "

I had to do a paediatric first aid course and I ended up going with the cheapest most convenient one for me. There isn't much between them.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I used to be an ambulance technician way back when. So am trained in cpr. Have tbh never actually used it on anyone thankfully. But to do on a stranger in public is something we were always advised not to do.

If you were to cause any other injuries to the person, you would then be liable and could be sued.

Just food for thought really.

"

Sorry but this is not true. A member of the public doing their best to save someone's life, who is already dying, cannot be sued unless they do something unbelievably stupid such as plug the person into the mains and give them a jolt from a kettle lead. Even if you are a first aid trained member of the public you cannot be sued unless you grossly exceed the limits of your training.

If you are a trained emergency worker its different but you are covered by your employers public liability insurance

In France you can be prosecuted for not helping at the scene of an accident or giving first aid if you are trained and able to

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Also you cannot use the modern CPR machines wrong. They will only trigger if they are being used correctly. So an untrained person can use them.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I've actually broken a Millennium Ti Stretcher and bent the Millennium board on top of it before now. Crane driver, massively overweight, full MI with two of us working on him for almost an hour.

Wasn't pretty and the sound and feeling when the ribs give way isn't nice either.

Do it though - it's come in useful for more than just that.

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By *earl1knit1Couple
over a year ago

east midlands

Twice I've had too 50/50 success rate. Thankfully the successful one was my eldest son who had an asthma induced cardiac arrest.pleased I'd been trained.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"In France you can be prosecuted for not helping at the scene of an accident or giving first aid if you are trained and able to"

I'm not sure whether anyone has ever been prosecuted here, but if you ever make a 999 call and ignore the call handler instructing you to do bystander CPR down the phone you better have a good explanation as to why because you'll be explaining it to the police

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

It's a fantastic skill to have, I've used it in my job many times and I also teach it as a side line.

Should teach it in all schools as part of curriculum.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I used to be but it's been so log I've forgotten it.

If you do it make sure to keep up to date with you're training it's amazing how quickly you forget it all

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"In France you can be prosecuted for not helping at the scene of an accident or giving first aid if you are trained and able to

I'm not sure whether anyone has ever been prosecuted here, but if you ever make a 999 call and ignore the call handler instructing you to do bystander CPR down the phone you better have a good explanation as to why because you'll be explaining it to the police"

Your duty of care in the UK extends as far as notifying the emergency services

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By *izzy.Woman
over a year ago

Stoke area

I have been involved with First Aid training for many years. As a school governor I got the local FA instructors to come into school and teach every child in year 6 basic first aid skills including CPR. Then the local High School followed that up with a further session. This will help the whole community. I cannot think of a more useful skill for children to learn. Well done OP for completing your training

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Who did you do your course with, Mr PB? I was looking at this last week but there seem to be so many I didn't know how to choose.

I had to do a paediatric first aid course and I ended up going with the cheapest most convenient one for me. There isn't much between them."

Sorry I beg to differ! There is a huge difference between adult and paediatric cpr!.

I'm pils trained (paediatric intensive life support) and it's very different to paediatric first aid.

The courses are two completely different things.

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By *amwantsuMan
over a year ago

Yorkshire

I've been trained in excess of 12 years and Unfortunately in that time I have had to do CPR on one of my colleagues at work whom had a severe heart attack.

When he was discovered know one had a clue how long he had been unconscious and he was very cold to touch, anyway the adrenalin went through my body and I did CPR until the medics came and when they put the ECG monitor on there was a heart beat and his skin had become flushed again as the oxygen went through his body.

He died several weeks later of a secondary illness but I still feel amazing as I get reassurance I did the right thing as his family of several daughter and grand daughters got to say goodbye and he died in peace and not on the office canteen floor.

Everyone should learn first aid skills

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Adult and paediatric and defib trained and have annual refreshers as part of my job. Thankfully never had to use it. Worth having if only just for the reassurance thst you woukd know what to do.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I'm thinking about getting trained in CPR.

Are you trained? Have you ever had to deliver it and what was the outcome and how did you feel about it???"

I'm trained in CPR, only used it once in 15 years, scary as f**k when I had to but between the 2 of us we managed to keep him "going" until the ambulance arrived

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over a year ago


"Who did you do your course with, Mr PB? I was looking at this last week but there seem to be so many I didn't know how to choose.

I had to do a paediatric first aid course and I ended up going with the cheapest most convenient one for me. There isn't much between them.

Sorry I beg to differ! There is a huge difference between adult and paediatric cpr!.

I'm pils trained (paediatric intensive life support) and it's very different to paediatric first aid.

The courses are two completely different things. "

I meant between the various places offering the course. Not between the different types of first aid course.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Who did you do your course with, Mr PB? I was looking at this last week but there seem to be so many I didn't know how to choose.

I had to do a paediatric first aid course and I ended up going with the cheapest most convenient one for me. There isn't much between them.

Sorry I beg to differ! There is a huge difference between adult and paediatric cpr!.

I'm pils trained (paediatric intensive life support) and it's very different to paediatric first aid.

The courses are two completely different things. "

And you do also get told adult cpr on a pediatric first aid course. On a basic level there actually probably isn't too much difference! Sounds like you are qualified beyond basic first aid so of course there will be a huge difference.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I was a nominated first aider in an old job, no idea why as I go white at the sight of blood, luckily I never had to use it there...

But one night I was in bed with my ex, she felt dodgy, got up to go downstairs, told me to stay in bed... I disobeyed and followed her down, and next thing I knew she'd collapsed...

I started CPR, called 999 and the operator talked me through what to do... It's amazing how the adrenaline kicks in and the training takes over

Luckily she survived, but it was the worst night of my life

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yes I am trained in CPR and jg Ave had to use it but sadly there wasn't a good outcome.

It's a worthwhile course to go on and you should go for it.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Who did you do your course with, Mr PB? I was looking at this last week but there seem to be so many I didn't know how to choose.

I had to do a paediatric first aid course and I ended up going with the cheapest most convenient one for me. There isn't much between them.

Sorry I beg to differ! There is a huge difference between adult and paediatric cpr!.

I'm pils trained (paediatric intensive life support) and it's very different to paediatric first aid.

The courses are two completely different things.

I meant between the various places offering the course. Not between the different types of first aid course. "

It's an adult one I want to do...I spend as little time as possible anywhere near any children.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yes i am an emergency first responder and have been trained ro use a defibrillator

I took my course for my divemaster qualification and I've saved one student from drowning and gave CPR to an elderly gent until the ambulance arrived.

I trained to give rescue breaths predominantly for diving accidents.

They only bother with chest compressions on some courses though.

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