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CPR for 15 mins ,dont know outcome ,airlifted to hospital

237 replies

peridito · 30/08/2020 12:37

Brother in 70's . Friend gave CPR . He must be gone ,don't you think ?
Anyone know if the airlifting might indicate that there was some thought that he might survive ?

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notapizzaeater · 30/08/2020 15:26

He's in the best place, thank god she was with him

SunshineCake · 30/08/2020 15:27

I hope he makes a full recovery. Take care of yourself too. You've had a shock and a fright.

IAmFleshIAmBone · 30/08/2020 15:28

No advice to give but I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you that your brother makes a full recovery and everything works out well Flowers

frustrationcentral · 30/08/2020 15:29

Wishing for a full recovery. Hope you're ok too op, such a shock for you x

howlathebees · 30/08/2020 15:30

I hope he makes a full recovery, I will be thinking of your and your brother todayFlowers

pussycatinboots · 30/08/2020 15:31

I think First Aid and CPR should be taught in School to all children, it is such a vital skill.

I first learned it at school. I was also a first aider at work for many years.

15 mins of CPR is bloody hard work, so his friend will be physically and mentally exhausted by this.

Ring the hospital if you want to, they really won't mind. You might be able to get a message to his friend as she's probably there now.

Your brother won't remember any of this. My dad didn't, although he did think terrorists and the CIA were invading the hospital (once he'd begun to recover) and we couldn't tell him any different Smile

steakhousesally · 30/08/2020 15:32

If your other brothers aren't near the hospital then the silence is unlikely to mean anything, they could have no signal, could be swimming with their kids or whatever.

lowlandLucky · 30/08/2020 15:37

Bless you, fingers crossed for a good outcome Flowers

Inkpaperstars · 30/08/2020 15:46

Hoping for the very best recovery x

What an amazing girlfriend! Hope she is ok too. Look after yourself OP, I recommend a stiff drink if suitable. Will be thinking of you and your brother.

Lisette1940 · 30/08/2020 15:47

I hope he makes a full recovery. Flowers. Be gentle with yourself.

Purplewithred · 30/08/2020 15:48

Giving first aid and especially CPR is a job for grownups: it's great that kids are taught first aid in schools but would you really be happy with your 11 year old giving her granny CPR while you stood by not knowing what to do?

Community training is just starting up again, it would be great if more adults did this rather than leaving it to schoolchildren.

Progress2019 · 30/08/2020 15:50

Thinking of you @peridito

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peridito · 30/08/2020 15:52

purple have you pointers /links to how one accesses CPR training ?

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sashh · 30/08/2020 15:53

Outcomes depend on the heart rhythm, there are various types of 'cardiac arrest', a defibrillator works on fibrillation, for asystole a pacemaker might work. Then there is the cause of the arrest.

CPR takes over the heart's job and keep s other organs ( most importantly the brain) alive.

Sorry to not give a better answer but without an ECG I can't tell you the rhythm

Namechange2020onceagain · 30/08/2020 15:54

@Purplewithred

Giving first aid and especially CPR is a job for grownups: it's great that kids are taught first aid in schools but would you really be happy with your 11 year old giving her granny CPR while you stood by not knowing what to do?

Community training is just starting up again, it would be great if more adults did this rather than leaving it to schoolchildren.

Yes I would. Any port in a storm. The eleven year old could advise the adult what to do. What's the alternative?

School children are aged up to 18 now.

Namechange2020onceagain · 30/08/2020 15:55

@peridito

That's great news. Hope he makes a full recovery.

GazingAndGrazing · 30/08/2020 15:57

Fantastic news!

Namechange2020onceagain · 30/08/2020 15:57

@peridito

St. Johns Ambulance. I trained with them, they are fantastic.

www.sja.org.uk/courses/

Just put in your postcode and a centre near you should be available soon.

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peridito · 30/08/2020 16:00

sashh thanks . I've been told only that he's had a CT scan ,no mention of any other tests . But at such a stressful time maybe the "reporting" of events isn't quite accurate or complete .

But is it a possibilty that he's not stable enough to have further tests ? Sorry for completely clueless question .

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Purplewithred · 30/08/2020 16:02

@Namechange2020onceagain the alternative is that if you know your kids are learning CPR then ask to join the session and learn it for yourself at the same time. Yes of course if the only person who knows what to do is a child you'd follow their guidance, but giving CPR is a very traumatic experience and one I'd want to shield any child from if I possibly could.

@perdito check out St John Ambulance, your local ambulance trust website, and ask on local Facebook groups. Most areas will have local groups who will be delighted to teach you CPR and how to use a public access defibrillator. If you're anywhere in Surrey/Sussex/Kent PM me and I will see if I can find you someone.

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peridito · 30/08/2020 16:06

Thanks ,I'll try St John's Ambulance.

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Squiffany · 30/08/2020 16:06

@peridito

purple have you pointers /links to how one accesses CPR training ?
Try the Red Cross or St Johns Ambulance.
Rachie1973 · 30/08/2020 16:12

My husband had CPR for 15 mins before a defibrillator arrived. Without the CPR he’d have died. It kept oxygen moving around his brain and body. No mouth to mouth, just compressions.

It can happen x

mumwon · 30/08/2020 16:13

I did full fist aid course every three years with red cross because i was cm - but as each of my dc reached 14 I got them to do course with me
Although things change in the exact way that is recommended it still means that they have the basic knowledge - I recommend any parents do the same for their dc
I wish they did this in primary & secondary school - even for the most basic levels -it could save lives

Rachie1973 · 30/08/2020 16:17

My DHs heart attack was the kick up the bum we needed. All of us, and our children have first aid qualifications now.

My firefighter son added to his skills and he’s a co-responder now so he uses those skills all the time.

Children can perform CPR well and efficiently, it’s never to young to start learning it.