Just got an update. The man who I performed CPR on Saturday is in stable condition.

[Scuba]

You can't imagine how pleased I was to learn about this stranger's survival.

Details here: http://www.democraticunderground.com/10026430658

[winter is coming]

1. Glad to hear it. n/t

[hollysmom]

2. wonderful.

[bullwinkle428]

3. K&R on both threads!

[KMOD]

4. Awesome!

[demmiblue]

5. Good on you for helping to save a life!

[ND-Dem]

6. good for you for jumping in. i've been trained but i don't know if i'd do a very good job if

I were faced with the reality. it's been a while.

[niyad]

7. k and r for both threads. thank goodness you were there, and knew what to do, and were

willing to do it.

[Rex]

8. I always knew you were the hero type!

Good on ya Scuba! You saved another persons life. So rare in a world where we discard life easily.

A tip of my hat to you sir!

[Jefferson23]

9. +100, Scuba..excellent news..kudos to you both. n/t

[MannyGoldstein]

10. You likely saved his life

Assuming he was in cardiac arrest, 10 min without CPR is usually fatal.

[peace13]

11. Sweet!

I'm happy for both if you! You altered the course of history! Good on you!

[Coventina]

12. Hooray for Scuba and his patient!!

Life wins wins this round!!

[MissDeeds]

13. Wonderful!

How lucky he was you were there.

K&R

[mnhtnbb]

14. Good for you!

CPR is very often not successful.

[Sunlei]

15. good news! you saved his life :)

[SoapBox]

16. Good for you.

I get an annual (required) refresher of CPR, with or without an AED.

The changes made a few years ago are still "difficult" for me to mentally adjust to, after years of the old system...bottom line though, quick action, call for help and circulate the oxygen.

I've only done breathing once, many years ago...unfortunately he did not survive.

[marym625]

23. But you tried

For you, that's all that matters. Good for you!

I can't recall if there is still a call for breaths with 2 people, and, if so, at what count?

Thank you

[mountain grammy]

17. Nice going, Scuba!

[panader0]

18. Well that deserves a rec!

[RiffRandell]

19. Awesome!

Missed original OP; thanks for sharing!

[sharp_stick]

20. That's fantastic

Something that you can rightfully be incredibly proud of for the rest of your life.

Well done.

[a kennedy]

21. Great job Scuba.....wonderful news.

[moondust]

22. Good going!

[blm]

24. happy for you both

.

[hue]

25. Wonderful!! Thanks Scuba!! Excellent news!

[Gothmog]

26. That is simply great news

Congratulations of saving a life

[valerief]

27. Wonderful! Hope he's a progressive!!!! nt

[uppityperson]

33. Seriously?

[valerief]

35. Of course!

[Jackpine Radical]

37. Of course. I always make it a policy to inquire of the victim's politics

before contemplating emergency interventions.

[uppityperson]

40. I usually wait until after and then mutter "damn" if not a fine librul.

just in case.

[840high]

28. Excellent - you saved a life.

[Liberal_in_LA]

29. k&r

[BrotherIvan]

30. Wow

He's lucky you were there and willing to jump in. Thanks for the info on CPR which I did not know. I should really take a course. Good on you.

[onecent]

31. Kudos to you!!!!!!!!!

[raging moderate]

32. Wonderful!

Good for you, and for him!

[uppityperson]

34. k&r

[OldRedneck]

36. GREAT NEWS!!!!

I'm an Advanced Life Support EMT in a rural Virginia county. We teach CPR, use of the AED, and basic first aid once a month and always have 10 - 30 local folks in the class.

EVERYONE who has received CPR training needs to get at least one of these sets -- get it from Amazon:
Adult & Infant CPR Mask Combo Kit with 2 Valves, MCR Medical
It's a small zipper bag (or hard case) with two CPR masks -- adult and child -- with mouthpiece valves. Place the mask tightly over the mouth and nose and blow through the one-way valve -- tilt the head back and pull the chin down to open the airway, blow and watch for chest rise.

I have a dozen or so of these sets -- all over the place, in all my vehicles with my medic bags, at home, etc.

Here are some YouTube videos with instructions for using the CPR mask:

[applegrove]

38. That is so cool.

[A Little Weird]

39. That's awesome!

I've never learned CPR but I think I will see if there's a class around I can take.

[raven mad]

41. The life you helped save will make a difference!

I have always believed that, and I thank you!

[ailsagirl]

42. Great job, Scuba!!

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

43. Good to hear

Statistically CPR is often unsuccessful. Success rate depends on how soon administered and how much force is used in chest compressions.

[annabanana]

44. Thant is wonderful news!

If you believed the movies, resuscitation happens all the time. I know it's not so, and I applaud you and celebrate the outcome.

[Octafish]

45. Scuba!

[BobTheSubgenius]

46. That is amazing!

What a great feeling it must be.

[cynzke]

47. Hope You Are Not Too Sore Today!

From all these pats on your back! I'll shake your hand. BRAVO!

[malaise]

48. Proud of you