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Charlesinrichmond t1_j9mcimx wrote

the heimlich maneuver should probably be taught in schools

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thesagaconts t1_j9mgw60 wrote

It is. It depends on if he was eating in an area that is supervised. To teach in VA, your supposed to have proof of CPR training. Some trainings (the one our school nurse certified me with) include the Heimlich maneuver.

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ChillOutMetzy t1_j9mlk3b wrote

All teachers have to be cpr certified, and the Heimlich is covered.

Edit- autocorrect on Heimlich

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bruxalle t1_j9o6fee wrote

It is, and was used.

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fractalflatulence t1_j9qm342 wrote

Used and used correctly are entirely different things

How current are the people in the school on CPR? I lifeguarded for years. If you don’t practice you forget and many people just go through the motions when learning.

“When emergencies happen you rise to the level of your training not the occasion” or whatever

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bruxalle t1_j9qr25s wrote

It was used correctly. Confirmed by the doctor at the hospital. First responders did all they could. Don’t be so quick to blame someone for not helping enough, when they were trying to save a life and nothing could be done.

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fractalflatulence t1_j9qvp7i wrote

I didn’t blame anyone for “not helping enough”. I’m just point out that it can be done… but done improperly. Weird reply

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bruxalle t1_j9r615l wrote

Sure.

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fractalflatulence t1_j9taiqa wrote

I mean I didn’t but I’m sure your self-righteousness makes you feel good

I should also add that nothing in the enws reporting says anything about the doctors "confirming" the heimlich was done correctly all that has been reported is that the resource officer rendered aid - where did you get this information?

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bruxalle t1_j9teka1 wrote

Suuure.

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fractalflatulence t1_j9tes8r wrote

Can you at least let the class know where you're getting the information that the doctor confirmed the heimlich was done correctly? I'm genuinely curious.

I wonder how a clinician would be able to tell if it was done correctly or not after the fact...

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