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General => General Discussion => Topic started by: Stig / Major Tom on September 10, 2021, 05:47:07 PM
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Had an occasion to perform CPR on an 89 yr old gentleman this morning.
Rec'd an urgent call from my wife that my FIL had stopped breathing.
I got up from my scooters and ran a couple of red lights - when I arrived at my in-laws house my SIL had arrived first and was attempting CPR on her father.
Her chest compressions were much too light - and her breaths were not inflating him, for a couple of reasons.
I checked his vitals, knew that he was gone - but took over the CPR and continued until the squad arrived about 20 mins later.
For the sake of the wife and daughter I thought it best to continue... and to let the medics arrive and make the announcement.
Done right - it IS a work-out.
FIL was bed ridden, and in very, very failing health since being hospitalized with Covid last winter. A stubborn old fellow - he refused visiting nurses and even phone appointments with his family and heart doctors.
The medics confirmed what I knew - that we were both much too late to save him.
Still, it is a good idea to learn proper CPR.
Stig
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Sorry about the loss of your FIL.. We had CPR class twice a year for 30 years at work. I don't think I would have lasted 20 min. CPR done correctly is exhausting.
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I would also like to express my condolences to the family.
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Expressing my sincerest condolences. I am CPR certified and have been for the past ten years. Never know when yo are going to se it.
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Did the training years ago with fire department. Used years later as a pfc (poor civilian). 'Tis a workout! Longest number of minutes I can recall. 15, 20...don't know.
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Stig, just read your message...I'm very sorry about your family's loss. What a stand up guy you are to do all that to help your FIL. You'll never have to wonder if you did all that you could have done to help...you sure did.
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Stig, just read your message...I'm very sorry about your family's loss. What a stand up guy you are to do all that to help your FIL. You'll never have to wonder if you did all that you could have done to help...you sure did.
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He was a pretty good guy. After only 5 years of marriage he stopped referring to me as "Slick", his favorite daughter's latest boyfriend :)
A little too thrifty - he left a letter with instructions.
He used to joke that he wanted me to rent a gas post hole digger from Lowe's and drop him straight down out back by his tomato plants.
Fortunately - he didn't write that down.
Stig
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Sorry to read about you father-in-law Stig. You did right, but cards stacked against you. Condolences to all the family.