jtval 0 #26 November 12, 2003 jsut went to my SABC(self aid / buddy care) refresher today incorperates CPR etc but we dont get the cert card anymore. too many people were getting sued b/c they tried to help. From what I understand they cant sue you if , you are acting as a good citizen but if you are acting as a CRP certified person they can sue you for stupid things like broken ribs. (at least thats the rumor I heard about when We asked about the cards two years ago)My photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 2 #27 November 12, 2003 Quotetoo many people were getting sued b/c they tried to help. From what I understand they cant sue you if , you are acting as a good citizen but if you are acting as a CRP certified person they can sue you for stupid things like broken ribs. Actually if you perform CPR and do not have the certification you can get sued. ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #28 November 12, 2003 not if you fall under the good sameritan law. Tevchnically I could watch them die OR i could do something to prevent/postpone it. since we(ppl I work with and most AF members) arent trained as EMT's we aren technically trinaed to do CPR (by the rule book) but in a emergency situation I am trained to keep some of my coworkers alive. I guess it s all about the $$. the military doesnt wanna pay for ALL of its members to have the card, as long as we know how to battledress a woundMy photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LouDiamond 1 #29 November 13, 2003 QuoteI guess it s all about the $$. the military doesnt wanna pay for ALL of its members to have the card, as long as we know how to battledress a wound Not necessarily, if the AF offers the Combat Life(takers) Savers Course like the Army you should get your CPR certification on completion of the course. Check into it and you might be able to get your people the little wallet card so they can impress all the girls"It's just skydiving..additional drama is not required" Some people dream about flying, I live my dream SKYMONKEY PUBLISHING Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 2 #30 November 13, 2003 Quotenot if you fall under the good sameritan law. That law protects you if you act in the scope of your training. If you perform CPR and are certified, you're fine. But if you perform and are NOT certified, then you've gone beyond the scope of your training. Thats how it's written. Teaching that law and what it means is part of what i do during my classes. ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deuce 1 #31 November 13, 2003 The nose trauma would be a good reason for the mask, but I bet clearing that airway was a challenge. The main concern for most first responders regarding the mask is the coolio little valve in it that keeps the "patient's" puke from getting in your mouth. Internal injuries and some spinal traumas can cause projectile vomiting. Very hard, convusive yards and yards away kind of vomiting. If you're not wearing a mask, you are going to catch whatever communicable diseases the victim has (probably other than HIV. Hepatitis and TB are highly communicable). Plus it can be kind of icky kissing a guy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SeaKev 0 #32 November 13, 2003 Teach it, too! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
selbbub78 0 #33 November 13, 2003 YUP, have my national EMT cert. Also keep it current, by riding on a squad."Women fake orgasms - men fake whole relationships" – Sharon Stone "The world is my dropzone" (wise crewdog quote) "The light dims, until full darkness pierces into the world."-KDM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #34 November 13, 2003 QuoteAre you certified in CPR and/or first aid? Just curious. Yup have been since i was 15, Rescue Diver Cliff Rescue Team Medic in the Navy and now as a School Teacher I have to be Surf qualified to do reef walks and Beach excusionsEveryone should get certified, it may be the wife or child of yours who need savingYou are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
