Why learning or seing a CPR demonstration for the first time make us a lil bit embarresed?
355160
You know what young man,I sure hope, if and when you take the course, you take it a little more seriously.It won't be a hoot if someone falls almost dead at your feet, you'll have to do the CPR without any feeling, other than wanting it to work....that's the rush,saving someone.Just some friendly advice, I'd want somebody to pull my coat.BEST TO YA.......LATER!!
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It depends on what level you are talking about learning to breath.\nFor a first-time swimmer, doing bobs (submerging the face and blowing bubbles, then coming up for air, repeatedly) helps. This reinforces the practice of blowing out your breath underwater and not holding your breath.\nFor beginners, being comfortable in the water. Might sound simplistic but a fear of the water (even a slight apprehension) makes breathing difficult.\nIf you are talking about the front crawl (freestyle), the one hand stroke drill helps to emphasize correct body positioning while breathing and practices breathing on both sides.
553628
i dont personally know of anyone who would be scared of a simple reading.  There is no harm in reaching out to learn  something new. Learning never hurt anyone!
312183
oh.. you don't.  it's uncomfortable and never-racking.. but it can save lives.. and by you doing one and telling other people (then they decide to do one) you could save more lives than your own.
914750
I'd talk to the guy you tapped and clear the air there first.  Be humble and apologize.  Tell him that you didn't feel the tap, and make sure he's okay.  Potentially, you're going to be training with this guy for a long time... maybe years.  It's very possible that he did tap and you didn't notice.  When your adrenaline gets going, particular when you're new, you can get excited and crank on a submission a little too much.  I'm not saying you did... I'm just saying it's possible.  \n\nI wouldn't worry about the rest.  Just do your best and listen to your instructors.  Try to apply what you learn and get better.
241782
I work in the health care field and I have the same problem. It's something to do with the texture. Even thinking about it gives me the goosebumps. I have even run into a few patients who are the same way.
448832
Well in my case I felt the standard stabbing pain in my chest and a numbness in my left arm, it felt like someone was standing on my chest,couldn't breathe, couldn't hardly move. Broke out in a cold sweat and a feeling that is hard to explain, helplessness came over me. Fear, I knew what was going on, I wasn't afraid honestly ,I thought it was time to check out, my family met with me at the hospital, my brothers, and we talked and even laughed about all the things we had done as kids, I could see fear in thier eyes, I tried to make it easy on them. This was a "Minor" heart attack, it did however do some muscle damage to my heart, and I have suffered 2 more in the last 8 years, all required hospital time. My problems however are not blocked arteries mine is caused by a-fib, an extreme electrical short in the heart. I have been told a pacemaker would be the next step, I am just not sure about having "The Energizer Bunny" regulating my heart beat. You only fear death my friend if you are not sure what awaits you there, I know....and there is nothing to be of afraid of there.\n\nBlessings
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i am learning how to use my new artificial leg, and i went to a friends house to visit, and she has a step to get into her unit, so i got out of my wheelchair and took my first step up the stair. \n\ni felt like a little child learning something new, i am also trying to learn how to use fore-arm crutches rather then my walker when i am wearing my prosthetic leg.
1136823
Peoples' silly "sensitivities" are so easily bruised.  \n\nBTW: Your answer about "diving in" was amusing!
1005570
Yep, I'd do it. I've been certified since I was 11, so that's... 27 years.\n\nOf course, when I was 11, I didn't weigh enough to perform the act, but, I've always lived to be the hero. I've saved two children from drowning, and one (my own daughter) from being hit by a car. I've never been afraid of blood and guts (I've seen enough of my own), and my clearest moments are usually when someone is in need of help. The last time I took CPR was when my father was terminal with cancer. He signed a DNR form, which means Do Not Resuscitate. Big waste of time for me. A couple of months after Dad died, Mom had an implantable defibrillator put into her. So, why have I been taking these classes my whole life? Is there some unwritten rule that says after you get certified, you can't use the skills? I dunno. Mom's still more active than me, I guess we'll find out when the battery on that damn thing gives out.\n\nGrant G: The purpose of chest compressions is to circulate blood. The purpose of breathing is to oxygenate the blood, so it does some good. \n\nEveryone else (not gonna read through the rest): If you haven't taken the classes, DON'T PERFORM CPR!
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I never saw anyone who looked like they were very proficient at it. Mostly they have the look of panic and/or fear. sheer terror! Come to think of it my dog is the only one who seem to do it correctly could be why they call it the dog paddle!
854176
You're not stupid, you're just trying too hard.  Take a deep breath, relax, and enjoy the classes.  Never can tell what will happen!
599928
On two separate occasions, my heart and breathing stopped and I was essentially dead until resuscitated with CPR.\n\nI did not see any afterlife.
487409
The signs are pale in the face, pain in the chest and some times shooting down the left arm, sweating, dizziness.\nWhat to do: 1st and most important is to get someone to call 911 if possible send 2 people together so one won't get scared and just leave. If by yourself you go make the call. Lay person down on their back and elevate their feet. Loosen any tight clothing,(tie, belt,) do nothing as long as the person can still breath and has a pulse and stay with person until EMT arrives. If person's heart stops start CPR until EMT shows.
218470
Warm, strange, exciting!\n\nApart from not knowing when to breathe, it's a bit like learning to drive. A whole new level of fun, but your coordination is dreadful and response time all over the place.
576209
I'm not sure about while they are standing, I wouldn't want someone who is dyspneic to be standing. sitting, it is easier to breathe while you are leaning forward a bit, with elbows or hands on knee's. If they cannot finish a sentence without tring to catch their breath, I'd be calling an ambulance!
539927
it means you are up to date with latest first aid procedures and even if you know them all already it never does any harm to reivise what you know and practise makes perfect. The more you practice CPR the more confident you will be if you have to do it for real.