Monday, February 13, 2012

CPR is for Dummies (Pun Intended)

 Have you ever wanted to maim a manikin? Maybe the manikin didn't even do anything, but under the circumstances you wanted to punch it in its non-existent feelings? If you answered "yes", I feel your pain.
 Recently, Advanced Health has brought on what is known as 'CPR training'. This process can be very frustrating and stressful. 
 I know, I know. It's important to do this and it may save someone's life. I get that and I think it's great and so useful. But it's stressful, man. 
 Just imagine having this creepy looking manikin on the floor, your teacher yelling out different scenarios , and you trying not to throw the thing out the window because you can't figure out if it's choking on a stinkin' hot dog or his pulse has mysteriously stopped. Then, you almost 'jump with joy' because you think you've revived   the thing and passed the test only to see that it's found something else to choke on! Like, really! Did it regurgitate it's food and choke again? Is this possible? 
 Apparently so. 
I feel that it's not over yet, though. I'll keep you updated.


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