In my opinion latex gloves are an absolute must have. Several pairs too.Maybe I'm paranoid but I don't want any hesitation if I'm trying to help someone, or if they are trying to help me. Gloves can make a huge difference in whether someone is willing to put their hands somewhere.Def
*response withheld due to the family friendly nature of the forum* Seriously, Megan is safe, but I don't know where other people have been or what they've done. Better safe than sorry.Def
Wear gloves 24/7 like I do, so you are always ready.
Some nice well organized kits MadP
For example, one time I got a bit of canal water in my eye- by the next day my eye was so swollen up and crusted over that I couldn't see out of it, and I had to wear sunglasses everywhere so people wouldn't throw up when they saw me!
Quote from: Grant Lamontagne on March 18, 2017, 02:31:27 PMFor example, one time I got a bit of canal water in my eye- by the next day my eye was so swollen up and crusted over that I couldn't see out of it, and I had to wear sunglasses everywhere so people wouldn't throw up when they saw me! eeeewwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwthats just one of the many reasons why i prefer sea kayaking
Quote from: eamo on March 18, 2017, 02:44:22 PMQuote from: Grant Lamontagne on March 18, 2017, 02:31:27 PMFor example, one time I got a bit of canal water in my eye- by the next day my eye was so swollen up and crusted over that I couldn't see out of it, and I had to wear sunglasses everywhere so people wouldn't throw up when they saw me! eeeewwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwthats just one of the many reasons why i prefer sea kayakingI do that too, but as it is now a 14 hour driver to get to the ocean, I am a little less inclined to do that! Def
I even ordered a few of the CPR masks
It is most effective in people whose cardiac arrest was brought on as a result of drownings and other trauma. People whose cardiac arrest is a result of underlying medical problems do not fare well long term at all.
As a former paramedic student and a nationally registered EMT I am not a big fan of hands only CPR. While there is a small amount of oxygen left in the blood, it gets less and less as it is circulated through the body. They do not teach hands only to medical professionals for a reason. Even the DOC requires me to perform full CPR when we recertify every two years.I think the new public push to hands only CPR is to encourage the average person to do SOMETHING. Something is better than nothing I guess. At least that's what I've been told by my medical friends. Despite what tv may lead you to believe, the fact is that a very low percentage of people survive even with full CPR. It is most effective in people whose cardiac arrest was brought on as a result of drownings and other trauma. People whose cardiac arrest is a result of underlying medical problems do not fare well long term at all.
I have never been in the situation where CPR was needed either (thankfully) but that is one of the main reasons I carry a CPR mask (I don't want to have to hesitate about trying to help someone or potentially saving someones life) Good discussion Also that reminds me that it is almost time for a refresher course
Quote from: Poncho65 on March 19, 2017, 01:02:12 AMI have never been in the situation where CPR was needed either (thankfully) but that is one of the main reasons I carry a CPR mask (I don't want to have to hesitate about trying to help someone or potentially saving someones life) Good discussion Also that reminds me that it is almost time for a refresher course I carried a CPR mask in my bag but it was so bulky I had to leave other stuff at home...