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

Can you do it ?

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

Yes, I’ve been trained on two occasions at work to be able to give someone CPR

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By *ooking4othersMan
over a year ago

Here ...

Yes ... and have had to do it once ... everyone should learn.

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

ATLS trained here

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

"Yes, I’ve been trained on two occasions at work to be able to give someone CPR

Good ...... the figures of failed attempts are staggering .....

You'd think training would be mandatory in schools

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

I only remember some bits, I need to re-trained.

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

"Yes, I’ve been trained on two occasions at work to be able to give someone CPR

Good ...... the figures of failed attempts are staggering .....

You'd think training would be mandatory in schools

My son was taught in primary school

I’ve been taught frequently due to work

hope I never have to do it for real!

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

Yes trained in first aid as part of officer training the the Royal Marines and used it whilst serving twice.

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By *dam1971Man
over a year ago

Bedford

Yes, I've done a few First Aid at Work courses. The trouble with the speed is that for Nellie The Elephant I keep remembering the Toy Dolls punk version. And singing "Another One Bites The Dust" as the poor chap slips into a coma could be bad too, the hearing is usually the last sense to work so he'll be aware of it

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By *uckOfTheBayMan
over a year ago

Mold

Had my annual refresher last week

30 compressions

2 breaths

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

I'm qualified to administer shocks as well

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

"I only remember some bits, I need to re-trained."

30 rapid depression over the centre of the chest followed by mouth to mouth two rescue breaths whilst nipping the patients nose .....

Repeat until help arrives

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

"I'm qualified to administer shocks as well

The defibrillator machines are foolproof and talk you through the process. If you need to use one and are not trained, have a go.

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

"Yes, I’ve been trained on two occasions at work to be able to give someone CPR

Good ...... the figures of failed attempts are staggering .....

You'd think training would be mandatory in schools

Good idea!

I think we'll promote you to the position of minister for education.

I am still trying to work out the maths challenge about 2nd breakfasts though! I thought 3rd breakfasts was lunch so haven't been counting it!

Yes, to the question. I did a first aid course a few weeks ago.

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

"I'm qualified to administer shocks as well

The defibrillator machines are foolproof and talk you through the process. If you need to use one and are not trained, have a go. "

Not the ones we use in hospital thank you.

You need to be trained on them in order to give shocks

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

Yes and unfortunately nearly do it on a daily basis

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

"Yes, I’ve been trained on two occasions at work to be able to give someone CPR

Good ...... the figures of failed attempts are staggering .....

You'd think training would be mandatory in schools

Good idea!

I think we'll promote you to the position of minister for education.

I am still trying to work out the maths challenge about 2nd breakfasts though! I thought 3rd breakfasts was lunch so haven't been counting it!

Yes, to the question. I did a first aid course a few weeks ago."

I had first breakfast at 5 o'clock....

I'll be having 2nd breakfast at 09:30....

3rd breakfast will occur around 11:00

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By *ookingforlustMan
over a year ago

northants

Yes, been a first aider for 22 years. Refresher course every 2 years. One more and I think I’m an actual qualified doctor

Seriously though, everyone should do it by law.

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

I can read rhythms on a manual defib, administer live saving drugs and lead a cardiac arrest.

All in a days work

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

Yes, first aid course at work.

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

I did a first aid course and learned how to do CPR and found it invaluable. I need to get a refresher done though. I think it should be mandatory.

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

"Yes, I’ve been trained on two occasions at work to be able to give someone CPR

Good ...... the figures of failed attempts are staggering .....

You'd think training would be mandatory in schools

Good idea!

I think we'll promote you to the position of minister for education.

I am still trying to work out the maths challenge about 2nd breakfasts though! I thought 3rd breakfasts was lunch so haven't been counting it!

Yes, to the question. I did a first aid course a few weeks ago.

I had first breakfast at 5 o'clock....

I'll be having 2nd breakfast at 09:30....

3rd breakfast will occur around 11:00

I've got a lot to learn and, some catching up to do. I haven't even had 1st breakfast yet!

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

"I can read rhythms on a manual defib, administer live saving drugs and lead a cardiac arrest.

All in a days work "

These days many defibrillator have voice prompting which instructs the user where to place each pad ..... if the pad is incorrectly placed the machine instructs the use to move it to the correct location....

They are very good ...... many large shops have them next to the fire extinguishers

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

I know I know u have to punch him in the liver 12 times but not in the nuts then job done save life

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

Of course but the ones in the community are not. I would not think it likely that any member of the public would get access to one of yours.

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

Yes, was also trained in paediatric resuscitation as well when my son was little. Do need a refresher course though x

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

"Good ...... the figures of failed attempts are staggering .....

You'd think training would be mandatory in schools

In america everyone is taught CPR at school and every public building has t have a defibrillator.

And as a result the survival rate of out of hospital cardiac arrests is much higher thean here.

I cannot see any reason why it isn't taught here

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

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

Yes I have immediate life support training every year

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

"Good ...... the figures of failed attempts are staggering .....

You'd think training would be mandatory in schools

In america everyone is taught CPR at school and every public building has t have a defibrillator.

And as a result the survival rate of out of hospital cardiac arrests is much higher thean here.

I cannot see any reason why it isn't taught here"

That's really good..

Perhaps they should teach them how to apply pressure to gun shot wounds /....

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

Yup

Just done my annual refresher course

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

I'm trained in first aid. I have to be for work. I need to repeat it next year.

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

Not first aid trained, but if I found myself in that situation on my own it would take less than 10 seconds to get a YouTube video guide and follow that.

I've heard about doing the compression to the best of staying alive by the bee gees.

I did complete training as a mental health first aider recently which was pretty eye opening

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

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

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Ofcourse...lol

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By *carlet_heavenWoman
over a year ago

somewhere in the sticks

I think its very interesting that everyone assumes that someone requiring CPR (or live saving intervention) would want to be 'saved' or resuscitated.

I'm sure that it would be true for most people,but not everyone. Some people do register DNRs (Do not resuscitate instructions) but I don't think they're legally enforceable (unless you're placed on the Liverpool Pathway) Anyone come across this when life saving??

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By *oddyWoman
over a year ago

between havant and chichester

Yes 1st aid trained I think all schools should teach it

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By *thwalescplCouple
over a year ago

brecon

"Not first aid trained, but if I found myself in that situation on my own it would take less than 10 seconds to get a YouTube video guide and follow that.

I've heard about doing the compression to the best of staying alive by the bee gees.

I did complete training as a mental health first aider recently which was pretty eye opening "

Way too slow, aim for 100 compressions a minute, sing ( in your head, save your breath for the mouth to mouth) Kellie the Elephant and do the compressions to that rhythm.

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

"I think its very interesting that everyone assumes that someone requiring CPR (or live saving intervention) would want to be 'saved' or resuscitated.

If an arrest occurs in public, you can do cpr, if a DNACPR is active you will not be penalised due to acting in the best interest of the patient.

In a clinical setting it's a little more complicated then that

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

"I think its very interesting that everyone assumes that someone requiring CPR (or live saving intervention) would want to be 'saved' or resuscitated.

Any police officer, paramedic, nurse, doctor, etc will do CPR unless they see an actual physical copy of the DNAR paperwork in which case CPR is not attempted or stopped.

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

"I think its very interesting that everyone assumes that someone requiring CPR (or live saving intervention) would want to be 'saved' or resuscitated.

Come across these daily, mainly at nursing homes or hospice

They are legally binding providing they are signed by GP or consultant and in date and you actually have the original not a copy and the review date is filled in

Must be in your possession to give you authority not to commence CPR

Known as the red form

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

"I think its very interesting that everyone assumes that someone requiring CPR (or live saving intervention) would want to be 'saved' or resuscitated.

Come across these daily, mainly at nursing homes or hospice

They are legally binding providing they are signed by GP or consultant and in date and you actually have the original not a copy and the review date is filled in

Must be in your possession to give you authority not to commence CPR

Known as the red form "

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

"Yes, I’ve been trained on two occasions at work to be able to give someone CPR

Good ...... the figures of failed attempts are staggering .....

You'd think training would be mandatory in schools

The figure of failed attempts is indicative of the fact that CPR can only do much to save someone.

Basic furst aid training in the workplace us just that...sprains, cuts minor breaks. Nine of its really life threatening.

You need proper equipment to keep people alive..defib,igels, opa's blah blah blah.

More defibs in public places along with proper training for schools etc not tick the box stuff.

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

Yep qualified first aider in the workplace never had to do it real world yet though

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By *hoenixAdAstraWoman
over a year ago

Hiding in the shadows

Yes & had to do it several times.

Once for over 20mins til ambulance arrived, one of the scariest moments of my life

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By *carlet_heavenWoman
over a year ago

somewhere in the sticks

"I think its very interesting that everyone assumes that someone requiring CPR (or live saving intervention) would want to be 'saved' or resuscitated.

Come across these daily, mainly at nursing homes or hospice

They are legally binding providing they are signed by GP or consultant and in date and you actually have the original not a copy and the review date is filled in

Must be in your possession to give you authority not to commence CPR

Known as the red form "

Interesting, I guess there are particular criteria like diagnosis of a terminal illness or a degenerative disease with poor life expectancy?

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

okay I heard most of u have tried it just wondering how many of you knows what CPR stands for be honest

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

"I think its very interesting that everyone assumes that someone requiring CPR (or live saving intervention) would want to be 'saved' or resuscitated.

The liverpool care pathway is no longer in place ...the DNACPR policey is not in statute howvever is thought to be good practice ...you may find that is controversial tho.

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

"Can you do it ?

Support QPR? Never.

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

"okay I heard most of u have tried it just wondering how many of you knows what CPR stands for be honest "

Does it matter?

If someone is fully trained and can deliver CPR effectively who genuinely gives a fuck if they remember what it stands for

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By *carlet_heavenWoman
over a year ago

somewhere in the sticks

"I think its very interesting that everyone assumes that someone requiring CPR (or live saving intervention) would want to be 'saved' or resuscitated.

The liverpool care pathway is no longer in place ...the DNACPR policey is not in statute howvever is thought to be good practice ...you may find that is controversial tho."

I do find it controversial (& a ridiculous legal anomaly) …what a headache for medical professionals who are trained to save people...

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

cpr and de fib trained here - and yes big no no to do this to someone with a dnar in place

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

cpr - Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

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

Yes.

And defibrillator trained too

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

"Yes, I’ve been trained on two occasions at work to be able to give someone CPR

Good ...... the figures of failed attempts are staggering .....

You'd think training would be mandatory in schools

The figure of failed attempts is indicative of the fact that CPR can only do much to save someone.

Basic furst aid training in the workplace us just that...sprains, cuts minor breaks. Nine of its really life threatening.

You need proper equipment to keep people alive..defib,igels, opa's blah blah blah.

More defibs in public places along with proper training for schools etc not tick the box stuff.

I did my first aid training last week. The instructor told us that it is all about saving lives. Heartbeat, breathing,bleeding then bones.

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

Yes trained yearly and have given it five times in real life.

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By *ELLONS AND CREAMWoman
over a year ago

stourbridge area

Yes .. its mandatory training

I had to do it for real on a child once ....I will never forget ...

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

"okay I heard most of u have tried it just wondering how many of you knows what CPR stands for be honest "

Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation

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

Yeah. Used it once.

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By *ackDMissMorganCouple
over a year ago

Halifax

Yes,have to be trained in it every year for work.

Miss

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

yes, had to do it several times. Only lost one who really was gone before I arrived. Never got to zap anyone though..

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

"I think its very interesting that everyone assumes that someone requiring CPR (or live saving intervention) would want to be 'saved' or resuscitated.

The liverpool care pathway is no longer in place ...the DNACPR policey is not in statute howvever is thought to be good practice ...you may find that is controversial tho.

I do find it controversial (& a ridiculous legal anomaly) …what a headache for medical professionals who are trained to save people..."

True ...but there needs to be a balance between dignity for life and what is practically possiable the problem with the LCP was it was a quick and easy getout for community nurses tbh.

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

Yes on adults and paediatric

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By *carlet_heavenWoman
over a year ago

somewhere in the sticks

"I think its very interesting that everyone assumes that someone requiring CPR (or live saving intervention) would want to be 'saved' or resuscitated.

The liverpool care pathway is no longer in place ...the DNACPR policey is not in statute howvever is thought to be good practice ...you may find that is controversial tho.

I do find it controversial (& a ridiculous legal anomaly) …what a headache for medical professionals who are trained to save people...

True ...but there needs to be a balance between dignity for life and what is practically possiable the problem with the LCP was it was a quick and easy getout for community nurses tbh."

I know…I have to stop thinking now before I get all morbid & existential…la lala…Chocolate Cake

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

"I think its very interesting that everyone assumes that someone requiring CPR (or live saving intervention) would want to be 'saved' or resuscitated.

The liverpool care pathway is no longer in place ...the DNACPR policey is not in statute howvever is thought to be good practice ...you may find that is controversial tho.

I do find it controversial (& a ridiculous legal anomaly) …what a headache for medical professionals who are trained to save people...

True ...but there needs to be a balance between dignity for life and what is practically possiable the problem with the LCP was it was a quick and easy getout for community nurses tbh.

I know…I have to stop thinking now before I get all morbid & existential…la lala…Chocolate Cake

Apart from having a DNACRP you also have to

Look at the element of futility....this is extremely difficult in paediatric cases..in fact it's horrible

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By *aul1973HullMan
over a year ago

East Hull

I admire the strength and determination shown by people who perform CPR regularly on complete strangers.

I've seen it done once, on my beloved elderly neighbour 2yr ago, I arrived shortly after the emergency responder, I knew straight away that she had left us, but the paramedic was working frantically on her for a good 40 minutes and I passed equipment as necessary until an ambulance arrived to assist, when her family arrived I stood by the bedroom door, calmly shook my head and said they were working on her, I couldn't move, I felt as though I had to protect her family from seeing such a distressing scene, but i couldn't leave her alone with strangers, after she had been 'called' and cleaned up (ruptured artery from angina) I stepped back to let the family in, and went back home to wake my wife and give her the bad news, I stayed emotionless until after the funeral directors had left, went home and broke down in tears, it was one of the hardest things I had to do, and remember it vividly, with occasional nightmares, I'm in tears just writing this

Paramedics, doctors, nurses ect really are superheroes!

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By *carlet_heavenWoman
over a year ago

somewhere in the sticks

"I think its very interesting that everyone assumes that someone requiring CPR (or live saving intervention) would want to be 'saved' or resuscitated.

The liverpool care pathway is no longer in place ...the DNACPR policey is not in statute howvever is thought to be good practice ...you may find that is controversial tho.

I do find it controversial (& a ridiculous legal anomaly) …what a headache for medical professionals who are trained to save people...

True ...but there needs to be a balance between dignity for life and what is practically possiable the problem with the LCP was it was a quick and easy getout for community nurses tbh.

I know…I have to stop thinking now before I get all morbid & existential…la lala…Chocolate Cake

Apart from having a DNACRP you also have to

Look at the element of futility....this is extremely difficult in paediatric cases..in fact it's horrible"

Again…lalala Chocolate Cake & butterflies (quick)...

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

"I think its very interesting that everyone assumes that someone requiring CPR (or live saving intervention) would want to be 'saved' or resuscitated.

The liverpool care pathway is no longer in place ...the DNACPR policey is not in statute howvever is thought to be good practice ...you may find that is controversial tho.

I do find it controversial (& a ridiculous legal anomaly) …what a headache for medical professionals who are trained to save people...

True ...but there needs to be a balance between dignity for life and what is practically possiable the problem with the LCP was it was a quick and easy getout for community nurses tbh.

I know…I have to stop thinking now before I get all morbid & existential…la lala…Chocolate Cake

Apart from having a DNACRP you also have to

Look at the element of futility....this is extremely difficult in paediatric cases..in fact it's horrible

Again…lalala Chocolate Cake & butterflies (quick)..."

Hahaaa

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By *sGivesWoodWoman
over a year ago

ST. AUSTELL, CORNWALL

Yes and a defibrillator as well if available.

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

"I think its very interesting that everyone assumes that someone requiring CPR (or live saving intervention) would want to be 'saved' or resuscitated.

The liverpool care pathway is no longer in place ...the DNACPR policey is not in statute howvever is thought to be good practice ...you may find that is controversial tho.

I do find it controversial (& a ridiculous legal anomaly) …what a headache for medical professionals who are trained to save people...

True ...but there needs to be a balance between dignity for life and what is practically possiable the problem with the LCP was it was a quick and easy getout for community nurses tbh.

I know…I have to stop thinking now before I get all morbid & existential…la lala…Chocolate Cake

Apart from having a DNACRP you also have to

Look at the element of futility....this is extremely difficult in paediatric cases..in fact it's horrible"

Agreed

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

Yes fully trained and perform it regularly due to my job (mr) sometimes very successful and others not so.

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By *amissCouple
over a year ago

chelmsford

"I admire the strength and determination shown by people who perform CPR regularly on complete strangers.

Paramedics, doctors, nurses ect really are superheroes!"

Aah,...hugs...

yes they are great, in our experience!

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By *radleywigginsMan
over a year ago

northwest

What is it?

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

"What is it?"

cardiopulmonary resuscitation

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

"What is it?"

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By *ools and the brainCouple
over a year ago

couple, us we him her.

"I only remember some bits, I need to re-trained.

30 rapid depression over the centre of the chest followed by mouth to mouth two rescue breaths whilst nipping the patients nose .....

Repeat until help arrives

It's very tiring . Ten minutes seems like an eternity.

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

Yes and advanced life support trained, part and parcel of my job.

I really do believe that basic support should be incorporated in school education.

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By *hips n FursMan
over a year ago

Huddersfield

Yes...I've been a first aider at work for 15 years now. But I think I'd shit myself if I had to do CPR on a baby. I'd still have a go though.

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By *itvclaireTV/TS
over a year ago

Birmingham

Had trained my in my old job and how to use a defibrillator.

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

"Yes and advanced life support trained, part and parcel of my job.

I really do believe that basic support should be incorporated in school education."

Great idea

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

Advanced life support trained, adult, child and neonate

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