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I can save lives

February 5th, 2009 Leave a comment Go to comments

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Creepy little guy isn’t he? The doll, not me.

As our date into parenthood gets closer Lushie decided that we should take infant/adult CPR classes because, lets face it, kids eat anything they can’t gnaw off.

I went in not knowing what to expect. The last time I took a CPR course was in 1993 when Mr. O had us in the wrestling room of my high school making out with the Annie doll. Back then it was something like 2 breaths to 4 compressions. Now it’s 5 sets of 2 breaths to 30compressions in sets under 22 seconds. Unless you’re fit this can be a long long LONG time.

These dolls were out of a bad horror film. I was waiting for Toby’s (that’s what I named mine) head to spin around and spew venom on me. 2 hours later Toby didn’t spew and Lushie treated me to Panera in Oakland. Still don’t get the obsession people have to that place. Oh well, at least I can save someone if they choke on a piece of bread.

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    • Dick Hammer

      Very proud of you. It’s good to know. Wish more people did honestly. Maybe some day I can get you to go check out UPMC’s trama sim. That’s freaky stuff

      Oh and just hope you never have to use these “skills”

    • http://douglasderda.com douglas

      it’s not very difficult, most insurance companies pay for it and you can save someone. Everyone should take a couple hours for a course.

      I hope i don’t have to use those skills on you.

    • Stacey V

      I’m proud of you too! I’ve been thinking about you guys. Glad to see all is well.