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You really do feel things snap when you do chest compressions on someone after their heart stops.
Worst monday at work ever.
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Moment... what... happened???
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@JulieSqveakaroo Coworker went out for a smoke break. Boss found him on the pavement, smoke still smoldering. Boss yelled for help, bunch of us ran out. Coworker was still breathing then. Ambulance called.
Put him into recovery position, loosened tight clothing, cleared airway, monitored breathing and pulse. Breathing slowed, pulse slowed. Pulse stopped. Put him into CPR position. Son started full beathing and compressions. Son began to collapse, I took over compressions. Maintained compressions until ambulance arrived. Handed over on request to paramedics once they'd hooked up the defib around me.
He had a chance. Defib went off twice, there has to be some heart activity to...
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I may not be fine.
"A friend here at work had a heart attack, Julie. I'm sad."
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@Momentrabbit *Hugs very softly*
It sounds like you did everything right... definitely gave him a better chance at surviving, and sometimes that's the best that can be done.
It's not ever an easy thing, and I am so proud of you!
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@Momentrabbit @JulieSqveakaroo You did everything you could. All that could be asked.
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@Momentrabbit @JulieSqveakaroo Holy crap, Moment.
I'm so sorry. My words are meaningless, but I'm so sorry.
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@Momentrabbit @JulieSqveakaroo
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Shit. *hug*