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Originally Posted by Jasper03
Thank you. I heard the call on the news. That operator needs to be educated about the criteria for CPR because she gave that nurse the WRONG information.
then what was the "right" information.. she didn't follow the nurse
"wrong" information anyways and the lady still died so what should have happened?
I have a feeling she will soon be out of a job and looking for another one where she can deny treatment to the ill. She's a nurse who believes her job does not include saving lives.
WHO???
The dispatcher was insisting that CPR be given to a person who had a heart beat and was breathing. Where in this story is anyone denying 'treatment'?
The caller refused to murder at the direction of a dispatcher.
I find it amazing how many people want CPR giving to a living breathing person.
CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) is pushing down on a person's chest and breathing into his or her mouth. It is used in emergencies when someone's heart stops beating, OR when he or she is not breathing normally (may be gasping for breath) OR is not breathing at all.
CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) is pushing down on a person's chest and breathing into his or her mouth. It is used in emergencies when someone's heart stops beating, OR when he or she is not breathing normally (may be gasping for breath) OR is not breathing at all.
OR.
You do not do CPR on any person who has a heart beat and is breathing.
She was denied CPR, something she would've received at any other (non-medical) public place upon instructions from the 911 operator.
Another unfounded view. Not everyone is trained or capable of performing CPR and even those who are trained/capable might not for legal reasons and/or concerns re: infectious disease from a stranger - regardless of what the real risks may/not be.
I'm still not clear as to whether the woman had a DNAR on file at the independent living facility. I've seen both yes and no reported, eventually we should know which is correct.
Having taken CPR training through work dozens of times with many other employees, I know for a fact that many people stated they were only taking the training in case they were called upon to perform for a friend or family member - they would not do so with a stranger.
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