The StORM Project: To Start a Heart
Guy attended his annual CPR training class. All of the usual procedures were thoroughly rehashed.
Airway check
Check mouth for any obstructions. Then place your ear near the victim's mouth and watch their chest (look, listen and feel).
Call for help Help! Help!
Pulse Check (from the American Red Cross)
Look, listen, and feel for signs of circulation including:
• A pulse;
• Normal breathing; and
• Coughing or movement in response to rescue breaths.
This check should last no more than 10 seconds.
Chest Compressions
• CPR for an adult victim is conducted at a rate of 15 chest compressions to 2 rescue breaths for one or two responders at a rate of about 100 compressions per minute. Compressions are 1 1/2" to 2" deep.
• CPR for a child victim is conducted at a rate of 5 chest compressions to 1 rescue breath, at a rate of about 100 compressions per minute. Compressions are 1" to 1 1/2" deep.
• CPR for an infant victim is conducted at a rate of 5 chest compressions to 1 rescue breath, at a rate of at least 100 compressions per minute. Use two fingers placed above the Zyphoid Process (just above the V of the rib cage) to ensure no bones are broken. Compressions are only 1/2" to 1" deep.
Everyone had to practice before they could be re-certified. This was a great opportunity for students to show what they have learned and to gain additional experience. As the instructor noted, victims often receive broken ribs from CPR and many times vomit when they are revived. The last note that was given was "Be prepared, you never know when you may have to use these skills to save someone's life."
On his way out of the hospital guy passed by a group of people coming into the ward. He stopped and then said under his breath:
I sense something, something I have not felt since…
He went to the Mayor Wislon's office to brief him of the current status of the Mission City Safety Project. While there he mentioned what he experienced after the CPR class.
Dr. Juan? What makes you think so?
The last time I felt this was in the presence of my old Master.
Surely he must be dead by now.
Do not underestimate Dr. Juan.
The Kaoss’ are old and tired; their fire has gone out of this world. You, my friend, are all that's left of that régime.
The phone rang for the mayor. His expression changed.
The hospital? A disturbance?
Dr. Juan is here, and his folly is with him.
If he is, he must not be allowed to disrupt the city and escape.
Escape is not his plan, I must face him. Alone!
Guy rushed over to the hospital. It was raining so he grabbed an umbrella. It was black handled with a red cover. He went to the rear entrance of the hospital and went down the hall to the next set of double doors. There he waited. But he did not have to wait long. Dr. Juan was soon to be found walking towards him. He came slowly, cautiously, using a dull blue cane to assist him. Guy strode up to meet him, umbrella in his right hand.
I've been waiting for you Dr. Juan. We meet again, at last. The circle is now complete. When we last met I was but the learner - now I am the master.
Only a master of safety, Guy.
Dr. Juan raised the cane as if it were a sword. Guy mimicked with his umbrella, blocking and parrying the Doctor's moves.
You should not have come back.
They continued for another moment.
You are weak old man.
You can’t win, Guy. If you strike me down I shall become more powerful than you can possibly imagine.
Guy stepped back and frowned, puzzled by the old man's comment.
Oh, sorry. Ah, yes. If you put me away my asso… GASP!
Dr. Juan grasped his chest and fell to his knees. Then his eyes rolled and he collapsed to the floor. Guy, realizing what was happening, used the recent training he just received.
Help! Help!
He checked Dr. Juan for his pulse, and breathing. Nothing. He initiated CPR. It wasn't long before others came up to assist him. After a few moments, Dr. Juan's heart started back up and he was breathing on his own again. Guy realized that the refresher course he had taken was of great help to him. Had it not been for the additional training, his old "friend" would no longer be alive. Having done his duty, he left to report that all was safe in Mission City.
To be continued…
Airway check
Check mouth for any obstructions. Then place your ear near the victim's mouth and watch their chest (look, listen and feel).
Call for help Help! Help!
Pulse Check (from the American Red Cross)
Look, listen, and feel for signs of circulation including:
• A pulse;
• Normal breathing; and
• Coughing or movement in response to rescue breaths.
This check should last no more than 10 seconds.
Chest Compressions
• CPR for an adult victim is conducted at a rate of 15 chest compressions to 2 rescue breaths for one or two responders at a rate of about 100 compressions per minute. Compressions are 1 1/2" to 2" deep.
• CPR for a child victim is conducted at a rate of 5 chest compressions to 1 rescue breath, at a rate of about 100 compressions per minute. Compressions are 1" to 1 1/2" deep.
• CPR for an infant victim is conducted at a rate of 5 chest compressions to 1 rescue breath, at a rate of at least 100 compressions per minute. Use two fingers placed above the Zyphoid Process (just above the V of the rib cage) to ensure no bones are broken. Compressions are only 1/2" to 1" deep.
Everyone had to practice before they could be re-certified. This was a great opportunity for students to show what they have learned and to gain additional experience. As the instructor noted, victims often receive broken ribs from CPR and many times vomit when they are revived. The last note that was given was "Be prepared, you never know when you may have to use these skills to save someone's life."
On his way out of the hospital guy passed by a group of people coming into the ward. He stopped and then said under his breath:
I sense something, something I have not felt since…
He went to the Mayor Wislon's office to brief him of the current status of the Mission City Safety Project. While there he mentioned what he experienced after the CPR class.
Dr. Juan? What makes you think so?
The last time I felt this was in the presence of my old Master.
Surely he must be dead by now.
Do not underestimate Dr. Juan.
The Kaoss’ are old and tired; their fire has gone out of this world. You, my friend, are all that's left of that régime.
The phone rang for the mayor. His expression changed.
The hospital? A disturbance?
Dr. Juan is here, and his folly is with him.
If he is, he must not be allowed to disrupt the city and escape.
Escape is not his plan, I must face him. Alone!
Guy rushed over to the hospital. It was raining so he grabbed an umbrella. It was black handled with a red cover. He went to the rear entrance of the hospital and went down the hall to the next set of double doors. There he waited. But he did not have to wait long. Dr. Juan was soon to be found walking towards him. He came slowly, cautiously, using a dull blue cane to assist him. Guy strode up to meet him, umbrella in his right hand.
I've been waiting for you Dr. Juan. We meet again, at last. The circle is now complete. When we last met I was but the learner - now I am the master.
Only a master of safety, Guy.
Dr. Juan raised the cane as if it were a sword. Guy mimicked with his umbrella, blocking and parrying the Doctor's moves.
You should not have come back.
They continued for another moment.
You are weak old man.
You can’t win, Guy. If you strike me down I shall become more powerful than you can possibly imagine.
Guy stepped back and frowned, puzzled by the old man's comment.
Oh, sorry. Ah, yes. If you put me away my asso… GASP!
Dr. Juan grasped his chest and fell to his knees. Then his eyes rolled and he collapsed to the floor. Guy, realizing what was happening, used the recent training he just received.
Help! Help!
He checked Dr. Juan for his pulse, and breathing. Nothing. He initiated CPR. It wasn't long before others came up to assist him. After a few moments, Dr. Juan's heart started back up and he was breathing on his own again. Guy realized that the refresher course he had taken was of great help to him. Had it not been for the additional training, his old "friend" would no longer be alive. Having done his duty, he left to report that all was safe in Mission City.
To be continued…
