+geospotter Posted September 4, 2002 Share Posted September 4, 2002 Here's hoping none of us ever need it, but... "To commemorate the attacks of last Sept. 11, the National Safety Council (NSC) is offering its online "Basic First Aid & CPR" course free of charge between September 11th and 18th. The course takes about 2 hours to complete and can be done at one's own pace. It features advanced graphics, interactive animations, realistic sound effects, video clips and a variety of exercises." Check out www.nsc.org to take the course. Sounds interesting! [This message was edited by geospotter on September 04, 2002 at 01:00 PM.] Quote Link to comment
+Desert_Warrior Posted September 4, 2002 Share Posted September 4, 2002 A refresher sor some, first time for others, but a good idea, better than nothing at all. THANKS for the heads-up. Mike. KD9KC. El Paso, Texas. Seventeen minutes after her FIRST call for help, police officers arrived to find Ronyale White dead. Prohibiting self defense is the ultimate crime. Police carry guns to protect themselves. What protects YOU ??? Quote Link to comment
+Harrald Posted September 4, 2002 Share Posted September 4, 2002 You might want to highlight the online part. It might make it easier for people that can't get to a class. This is something most of us have the time for. Spend two less hours on the forums. ==================================== As always, the above statements are just MHO. ==================================== Quote Link to comment
+st_richardson Posted September 5, 2002 Share Posted September 5, 2002 While not the same as a hands on class, it sure sounds like a good way to get the basic information. Quote Link to comment
+Acc-Risk and Snarflax Posted September 5, 2002 Share Posted September 5, 2002 Great stuff... And good information to know... I had to take pretty extensive courses when I was a lifeguard... You never know when training like that will save someone's life (i.e. being the first on a scene of a car wreck, etc) Everyone should do this... I've actually used it once... Contents Under Pressure... Quote Link to comment
+Planet Posted September 5, 2002 Share Posted September 5, 2002 Thank you geospotter! I have already forwarded the info to a whole bunch of people. The Bryno, my caching buddy, is a former EMT, but what if he's the one hurt? I certainly could use this course. Yer the best! Cache you later, Planet Quote Link to comment
+Planet Posted September 5, 2002 Share Posted September 5, 2002 Thank you geospotter! I have already forwarded the info to a whole bunch of people. The Bryno, my caching buddy, is a former EMT, but what if he's the one hurt? I certainly could use this course. Yer the best! Cache you later, Planet Quote Link to comment
+geospotter Posted September 15, 2002 Author Share Posted September 15, 2002 *bump* Just a quick reminder. The FREE course ends on Wednesday. I took it (about 2 hours). It gives you a lot of info and is well worth the time. Highly recommended! geospotter Quote Link to comment
Leemann Posted September 15, 2002 Share Posted September 15, 2002 Nice course and thanks lots of info took the course. Thanks Lee Beam me up Scotty theres no life forms down here. Just Geocachers.. Quote Link to comment
Astrogoth Posted September 15, 2002 Share Posted September 15, 2002 CPR was created for near drownings. Forget TV. CPR is almost useless in the real world. But. If you *see* a person become pulseless and non breathing there is something you can do that will work. The Precordial Thump. One or two hard blows to the middle of the chest between the nipples with your fist, like a hammer. You MUST be sure it's a heart attack first or you might kill rather than save. This action will, in some cases, reset the heart back to a normal beat that pumps blood again. This was in the CPR protocall years ago but was removed due to the high number of mistakes. People were too freaked by events to check if Grandpa was choking, drunk or sleeping before they cracked his ribs, lacerated his liver and poped a lung with the Thump trying to fix his "heart attack". If you're sure (no pulse, open airway, no breathing) use it. It works. Why not, he's dead already. Sticks and stones may break my bones, but don't bet on it. Quote Link to comment
+MissJenn Posted September 15, 2002 Share Posted September 15, 2002 good info. am in the middle of it now. ----- You must be present to win. Quote Link to comment
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