Don't worry about life; you're not going to survive it anyway. ~ Walter Bagehot
I spent the day in a training session with colleagues on First Aid and CPR. When I saw it was being offered I realized it had been a number of years since I had done one and that with ailing parents that it might not be a bad idea to renew my certification. What did those ABCs stand for again? Right! Airway, breathing, and compression (CPR).
Some of the techniques have changed a wee bit so I was glad to do this refresher. Grey’s Anatomy makes it look so easy but as I continued to do compressions for several minutes I could feel myself tiring. The instructor said that he knew of someone who kept it up for 76 minutes but that his personal experience of 23 minutes left him weak as an overcooked spaghetti noodle.
I wondered if I would ever have to use these skills. I have not yet and have taken the course at least three times. I know at my parents’ 50th wedding anniversary my dad disappeared from the dinner table. When he did not come back in a timely fashion, I sent my brother to the restroom to check upon him. Sure enough he had done what most people do—left the table because he was choking and went to the bathroom. He could have died which happens more times than we know.
Love your family?? Do them a favour and take a First Aid/CPR course. You never know when it will come in handy.
Peace,
Suzanne
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