CPR for the first time!

[mjarrels]

The one thing I learned in my career in the Navy is that you react to situations and can't stop and think. Wife saved a choking lady in our last trip to the Philippines. Most people in the Philippines don't have basic first aid skills.

mark

 

[Western]

Hats off to you and your wife, I echo the sentiments of the other guy's. Also a former LEO, I have seen Death way to much, just remember you can only do what is within your control and even that at times isn't enough.

Doesn't change the facts that you acted and did your best, when so many would and have, just stood by. It's possible he wouldn't have made it if he was in the ER.

You tried and will have memory's, but so will the ones who did'nt and personally, I'd rather remember I took action.

Good job brother:thumbsup:

 

[Kyle_in_Tex]

It is good that you are venting.

I don't know what to say exactly but I really appreciate your efforts to help someone. I'm sure that seconds felt like hours in the frustration that the EMS response time was slow.

So sorry about your son, I can't imagine what the memories of losing a child could be like. I can understand that this could bring back the memories. I will pray for you. Keep venting. Talk to your friends, loved ones, and on here too to help put it into perspective and keep it venting.

 

[First one]

I can't tell you how much all you that wrote means to me.
I get tears in my eyes and have to stop and take a pause to be able to read these to my wife.
I know that you all would do the same trying to help like my family did , or none of you would have been so kind writing to me. I know that if this were to happen again, (God, I hope not) wouldn't think twice about it , I'd do what ever I could to help just like you all would.
Were trying to see what we have to do to get a AED in the store . Most of the people that shop there are older ,but I guess age doesn't matter. I know that when I start feeling like I should have been able to save him and didn't ,I'll read all you said over again until these feelings start to sink in .I wouldn't know what to have done if it was a baby or a young child, after this I'll be learning how to. For the people that have had to do this as a job or as a bystander God Bless you all . I feel that if I had been one of the people that didn't try or didn't know what to do and found out he pasted away, I would have been dealing with that loss as well.
Thank you all more than I can say!! I know that even though I don't know any of you out there ,your how my family is going to get though this . From the bottom of my heart we thank you for being here!!

 

[scoutcub]

I can't tell you how much all you that wrote means to me.
I get tears in my eyes and have to stop and take a pause to be able to read these to my wife.
I know that you all would do the same trying to help like my family did , or none of you would have been so kind writing to me. I know that if this were to happen again, (God, I hope not) wouldn't think twice about it , I'd do what ever I could to help just like you all would.
Were trying to see what we have to do to get a AED in the store . Most of the people that shop there are older ,but I guess age doesn't matter. I know that when I start feeling like I should have been able to save him and didn't ,I'll read all you said over again until these feelings start to sink in .I wouldn't know what to have done if it was a baby or a young child, after this I'll be learning how to. For the people that have had to do this as a job or as a bystander God Bless you all . I feel that if I had been one of the people that didn't try or didn't know what to do and found out he pasted away, I would have been dealing with that loss as well.
Thank you all more than I can say!! I know that even though I don't know any of you out there ,your how my family is going to get though this . From the bottom of my heart we thank you for being here!!

:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

 

[RoyJackson]

Great post, First One!!
I know it's a tough thing to do...and the few situations I've been in where someone collapsed, I've noticed most folks do nothing. That's not a derogatory comment...most are stunned.
To keep one's wits about them and get in there and do what's necessary....tough thing to do.
Unfortunately, that man was probably gone before his head rolled forward and nothing was going to revive him...but you gave him a chance.
My commendations to you!!

 

[CompactTractorFan]

First of all, good job! :thumbsup:

There is no reason to feel helpless. You did all you could. My hat is off to you!

 

[CompactTractorFan]

On a side note...You are the second TBN member this week who has faced an emergency situation:

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/related-topics/221967-came-upon-burning-home-today.html

 

[tcartwri]

Great story and good for you to step up. Most people will not.

One thing to point out is that an AED will not trigger if there is no heartbeat. And there is no way to manually override it.

 

[RobertN]

First One, good job jumping in there and trying to help.

As mentioned above, CPR does not have a really high success rate. It is worth it though, because even if only 6% are saved, that is significantly better than 0%.

You might talk to the folks at the fire/medic dept. They have seen this before, and have dealt with the same issues. Sometimes that can really help. And, they have other resources too.

In regards to AED's, It is just a matter of $$$. Everything I see seems to start about $1200. I heard rumor some months ago that Costco might start carrying one for less, but a look at their website shows a $1200 one.