Sunday, November 17, 2013

Number 1 – CPR Saturday

Yesterday was the first day of my 31 Things Project.  It was also CPR Saturday in our county.

The local fire departments and EMS teamed up to offer free adult hands-only CPR at almost all of the local fire departments.  All you had to do was show up, and they’d teach you how to do the chest compressions.

My husband has wanted me to learn this for a long time.  He was working yesterday, so I asked a co-worker to come with me.  She agreed, so we went and learned the compressions.  They were sending free kits (including a practice mannequin and DVD) home with anyone who would agree to teach five people.We decided to share a kit since we can come up with five people with just our other co-workers. 


It’s much more physically demanding than I realized, and I’m not very good at it, but at least I know something now.  And I can practice on the mannequin.  I still wouldn’t be the first choice for CPR, but as they told us yesterday, any CPR is better than no CPR. 
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  1. bettyNovember 17, 2013 at 11:23 PM

    I think that CPR is a good thing to know. Good that you can practice on the mannequin too! A very worthy start to your 31 things project!

    betty

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    1. Danielle L ZecherDecember 6, 2013 at 7:10 PM

      Thanks! I think I still need a lot of practice. :-)

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  2. Anna (herding cats-burning soup)November 17, 2013 at 11:24 PM

    Woot! That's an awesome thing to learn and very true at least you have an idea now of what to do :) I went a few years back (I need to update mine) and learned for adults/kids and pets. Hopefully we'll never need to know how but good to have a little training :) Great pick for your first day!!

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    1. Danielle L ZecherDecember 6, 2013 at 7:24 PM

      You're right about that! Hopefully we'll never need it, but it's good to know. :-)

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  3. klahanieNovember 18, 2013 at 2:38 AM

    Hi Danielle,

    Good Monday morning from England. Learning CPR is indeed a very useful skill to have. It seems you've got quite the project going here. I'd better backtrack....

    Gary

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    1. Danielle L ZecherDecember 6, 2013 at 7:22 PM

      Thanks! Hopefully it's knowledge I will never need!

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  4. DanaNovember 18, 2013 at 12:41 PM

    CPR is a great place to start! I remember learning it in high school, but I'm sure I could use a refresher. Looking forward to reading about more of what you do.

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    1. Danielle L ZecherDecember 6, 2013 at 7:25 PM

      Thanks! You may want to contact your local Fire Department to see if they offer any classes.

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  5. meowmeowmansNovember 19, 2013 at 10:19 PM

    That's so cool. What a great and valuable thing to learn!

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    1. Danielle L ZecherDecember 6, 2013 at 7:26 PM

      Thanks! I'm definitely not good at it, but I feel better knowing at least the basics.

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