Well even hospice nurses need resuscitation training.
And today was the day.
I learned two things this afternoon that I didn’t know previously
- Women fair worse in resus scenarios because their boobs get in the way
- And most modern defibrillators will digitally record sound the last arrest situation they are used in ,
Both interesting facts to know eh?
A nursing sister I knew in Sheffield often recalled the time she fainted outside Cole Brothers in Barker’s Pool. She regained her senses just in time as an over enthusiastic first aider was shouting to a fellow helper
“ Quick Rip her Bra off! “
This story always tickled me greatly and I recounted the story to my colleagues, much to their surprise
I will leave you with some late entries in the wall art exhibition
I think I heard that about women's boobs hampering CPR. Another downside to being of the female persuasion!
ReplyDeleteMore great art work. Your readers are a very cultured bunch, with eclectic taste. I've really enjoyed seeing them all. Thanks everyone! xx
Apparently you place the pads under the armpit and UNDER bra wiring
DeleteLeave it to you to come back from standard resuscitation training with the most interesting trivia! I had no idea modern defibrillators record audio of the last arrest—that is fascinating. And that story about the bra completely killed me.
ReplyDeleteEspecially in nhs clinical areas a debrief may be needed and the resus officer may access the sounds of the arrest working out what was done well etc
DeleteThe things you learn!!!
ReplyDeleteWaddu know?
DeleteThe things you learn when you're paying attention!
ReplyDeleteLove the additional art!
Hugs!
I’m sure there will be more
DeleteThe nursing sister's story made me laugh! And thinking about it, it makes sense that the AED units record sound & data during a resus event.
ReplyDeleteHave truly enjoyed all the share artwork! Thanks to all who participated. 😊
It was fun
DeleteI’m so glad she regained her senses before he lost his.
ReplyDeleteI’m still tittering
DeleteMore lovely artwork, with a special shout-out to that fab corgi!
ReplyDeleteThere is around a dozen I’d love to own
DeleteGreat story …I laughed too
ReplyDeleteLee
Many of us wear underwired bras, so it would make a lot of sense to rip it off, lol
ReplyDeleteHave they been to Victoria’s Secret?
ReplyDeleteA bra is very expensive!
And loving the art!
XOXO
your art entries have been so fun and interesting....trying to match up your people with their artistic tastes....and how it /they all mesh. Such fun. And when i think of resuscitation training....the first thing I think of is the phrase *Annie, Annie, are you OK*.....before proceding to immediate vitals check....having worked in medicine for 40 yrs - had my share (usually yearly) of *the* training......
ReplyDeleteSusan M/ Calif
More than a few paramedics and other health care workers are afraid of boobs. It's not the boobs so much as fear of being accused of some impropriety I think. Regardless, rip the bra off if it gives a better ECG!
ReplyDeleteThe title certainly caught my attention, but the story behind it made me laugh. The training facts you shared are interesting too, especially how small practical details can make a difference in an emergency situation. The wall art entries are lovely as well; it looks like there are some creative pieces on display.
ReplyDeleteWe started to take CPR refresh more seriously when a hospice volunteer had a cardiac arrest the day after the training ! The Day Hospice staff were very chuffed that they managed to bring him back and he is still working with them ! Helped the hospital was nearly next door and no Ambulance wait that day . Lucky man ! X Bernie
ReplyDeleteWow, some wonderful pictures. That delicate glass would not last at my house either.
ReplyDeleteI think hospice and resuscitation even be in the same sentence?
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