Would you give CPR to a dying homeless person? (115)
I couldn't just turn my back on another human being regardless of their living circumstances.
Maybe some people could but not me.
Maybe some people could but not me.
Ccincy: I couldn't just turn my back on another human being regardless of their living circumstances.
Maybe some people could but not me.
Maybe some people could but not me.
Glad to know there are people like you in this world.
lalasierra: There was a poll/thread posted in the past about whether or not a person would risk their own life to save a stranger...do you recall that?
To me, if someone is in need of my help, It's my responsibility to act. CPR is not that difficult and I'm sure people have seen it done on tv. How hard is it to give it a try?
No guts, no glory!
hi....I can see where your coming from.just say for instance that person was ..H.I.V...positive...why should I jepodize my family health....though a act of kindness......guts/glory....??????????.To me, if someone is in need of my help, It's my responsibility to act. CPR is not that difficult and I'm sure people have seen it done on tv. How hard is it to give it a try?
No guts, no glory!
Earlier in the thread someone mentioned not helping the person survive but instead holding their hand so they don't die alone and advising them not to be afraid. Well I can't imagine standing by while another human being is dying before my eyes and not even making an attempt to do something.
truheart1941: hi....I can see where your coming from.just say for instance that person was ..H.I.V...positive...why should I jepodize my family health....though a act of kindness......guts/glory....??????????.
you cant catch HIV from given mouth to mouth, in fact cpr you don't even have to use your mouth, just chest compressions.
truheart1941: hi....I can see where your coming from.just say for instance that person was ..H.I.V...positive...why should I jepodize my family health....though a act of kindness......guts/glory....??????????.
HIV cannot be contracted by CPR. You mentioned earlier you were in the medical field years ago, you should know this.
emerald888: you cant catch HIV from given mouth to mouth, in fact cpr you don't even have to use your mouth, just chest compressions.
Thank you!
ekself: After your good deed of the day of saving a homeless person's life...are you going to take him home and care for him? If not what is the use of saving his life and by that add some more suffering to it. He could have gone to heaven if it was not for you. I shall phone for help and then just hold his hand and tell him not to be afraid. If he dies while waiting for medical help he will at least not die alone.
An absurd reply to a ridiculous question!!!
lalasierra: Thank you!
For those who don't know CPR, here's your opportunity to learn it.
lalasierra: HIV cannot be contracted by CPR. You mentioned earlier you were in the medical field years ago, you should know this.
...not medical...first aid....years.ago.bodleing: An absurd reply to a ridiculous question!!!
Obviously the question is not so ridiculous.
emerald888: you cant catch HIV from given mouth to mouth, in fact cpr you don't even have to use your mouth, just chest compressions.
...thanks...emerald.....for the Imfo....pete.truheart1941: ...thanks...emerald.....for the Imfo....pete.
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lalasierra: http://depts.washington.edu/learncpr/quickcpr.htmlFor those who don't know CPR, here's your opportunity to learn it.
That's useful but it should be pointed out, cpr alone will not usually restart the heart beating. You are in effect keeping the blood flowing until a defib can be used. It's vital that the cpr is continued until a defib is available and quite often people need to take turns to administer cpr as done properly it is a very exhausting task.
bodleing: That's useful but it should be pointed out, cpr alone will not usually restart the heart beating. You are in effect keeping the blood flowing until a defib can be used. It's vital that the cpr is continued until a defib is available and quite often people need to take turns to administer cpr as done properly it is a very exhausting task.
This is a good point but a person can only try to do their best and work with what they've got.
very complex question!
lalasierra: This is a good point but a person can only try to do their best and work with what they've got.
Indeed, and one would hope without examining the victims credentials first.
bodleing: Indeed, and one would hope without examining the victims credentials first.
Karn1: http://edition.cnn.com/2013/07/10/health/cpr-lifesaving-stats
very complex question!
very complex question!
Regardless, should you not try?
CPR can break ribs and causes immense pain I personally would like my last minutes to be as painless as possible. I'm not saying I wouldn't try but It would depend on the age, health and wishes of the person. If cpr is administered to someone who has a DNR order then they can sue. Also it is assault on the body as I said very complex.
Karn1: CPR can break ribs and causes immense pain I personally would like my last minutes to be as painless as possible. I'm not saying I wouldn't try but It would depend on the age, health and wishes of the person. If cpr is administered to someone who has a DNR order then they can sue. Also it is assault on the body as I said very complex.
Very good points.
Karn1: CPR can break ribs and causes immense pain I personally would like my last minutes to be as painless as possible. I'm not saying I wouldn't try but It would depend on the age, health and wishes of the person. If cpr is administered to someone who has a DNR order then they can sue. Also it is assault on the body as I said very complex.
just call 000, 911 emergency number, let them deal with ititsimpossible: just call 000, 911 emergency number, let them deal with it
If a person has stopped breathing and is unconscious it's unlikely the emergency services would arrive in time to save them. CPR is the only way to sustain life until medical help arrives.
bodleing: If a person has stopped breathing and is unconscious it's unlikely the emergency services would arrive in time to save them. CPR is the only way to sustain life until medical help arrives.
then they die. everyone does.itsimpossible: then they die. everyone does.
If we used that logic...why bother with emergency services at all?
bodleing: If we used that logic...why bother with emergency services at all?
because they might live if you call them.
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There was a poll/thread posted in the past about whether or not a person would risk their own life to save a stranger...do you recall that?
To me, if someone is in need of my help, It's my responsibility to act. CPR is not that difficult and I'm sure people have seen it done on tv. How hard is it to give it a try?
No guts, no glory!