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Dang. Good work by them. CPR is exhausting, 3-4 minutes a person is no joke

Even full grown and well trained adults will start tiring after about 2 minutes, especially if the patient is a larger person. Ideally it's done in 2 minute cycles, then a quick pause for heart rhythm check and shock if necessary, and a different person takes over compressions after the shock. These were mostly teenagers, so even more impressive. AEDs are really simple and will give verbal instructions once they're on, but still takes some knowledge to set up right. All CPR classes should include practicing with AEDs. Of course when that adrenaline starts rushing it can be hard to think clearly, which is why practice is so important.
Posted: 07/26/2024 at 12:05 AM ET
(In response to this post by reconhokie)

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Any of us could end up in this situation- def. something to think about!
reconhokie 07/25/24 06:56 PM ET
I saw the Stayin Alive episode of The Office, so GTG**
Happy Dog 07/26/24 07:44 AM ET
Dang. Good work by them. CPR is exhausting, 3-4 minutes a person is no joke
localhokiekid 07/26/24 12:05 AM ET
Our Rotary Club is doing a project to provide AEDs to beach patrol. No
DonHo-kieHi 07/25/24 10:54 PM ET
You never know when it's your time... Mine was when my heart stopped while
HokieGator 07/25/24 09:29 PM ET
My 16yo son just got state certified in CPR, AED & Public Safety First Aid
CrystalCoveHokie 07/25/24 07:03 PM ET
He needs to add wilderness first aid, but with EMT, I'm not sure how much
Vtskier1 07/25/24 09:25 PM ET
quite the resume.
MEHOKIE 07/25/24 07:17 PM ET
Basic or Advanced EMT? EDIT: below looks like EMT-B. Wish I had that
reconhokie 07/25/24 07:07 PM ET
He’s going into 11th grade now. The class is in 12th grade….
CrystalCoveHokie 07/25/24 07:17 PM ET