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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.
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Any of us could end up in this situation- def. something to think about!
-- reconhokie
Jul 25, 2024 at 06:56 PM ET
reconhokie
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07/25/24 06:56 PM ET
I saw the Stayin Alive episode of The Office, so GTG**
-- Happy Dog
Jul 26, 2024 at 07:44 AM ET
Happy Dog
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07/26/24 07:44 AM ET
Dang. Good work by them. CPR is exhausting, 3-4 minutes a person is no joke
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-- localhokiekid
Jul 26, 2024 at 12:05 AM ET
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07/26/24 12:05 AM ET
Our Rotary Club is doing a project to provide AEDs to beach patrol. No
-- DonHo-kieHi
Jul 25, 2024 at 10:54 PM ET
DonHo-kieHi
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07/25/24 10:54 PM ET
You never know when it's your time... Mine was when my heart stopped while
-- HokieGator
Jul 25, 2024 at 09:29 PM ET
HokieGator
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07/25/24 09:29 PM ET
My 16yo son just got state certified in CPR, AED & Public Safety First Aid
-- CrystalCoveHokie
Jul 25, 2024 at 07:03 PM ET
CrystalCoveHokie
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07/25/24 07:03 PM ET
He needs to add wilderness first aid, but with EMT, I'm not sure how much
-- Vtskier1
Jul 25, 2024 at 09:25 PM ET
Vtskier1
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07/25/24 09:25 PM ET
Basic or Advanced EMT? EDIT: below looks like EMT-B. Wish I had that
-- reconhokie
Jul 25, 2024 at 07:07 PM ET
reconhokie
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07/25/24 07:07 PM ET
He’s going into 11th grade now. The class is in 12th grade….
-- CrystalCoveHokie
Jul 25, 2024 at 07:17 PM ET
CrystalCoveHokie
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07/25/24 07:17 PM ET