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I've had the good fortune to be in line at 2 different stores whereand when the person in front of me blacked/passed out while standing directly in front of me. I'm not an EMT, just a regular joe that happened to take acompany sponsored CPR class.
I caught both persons before they could fall and suffer any serious head trauma (falling on a marble floor can REALLY hurt). It's amazing that your mind clicks into "CPR" mode at times like these.
Judging from the "deer in the headlights" looks from those standing around, it made me glad that I took the class.
The best part was once the profesional medical personnel arrived, I gave whatever info I could an quietly walked away and continued on my merry way.
The only time I didn't jump into action was when I was involved in an accident.
I am embarrassed by society's lake of compassion.
Funny how the same people that would walk right by will also be the ones further down the road complaining that they can't get help.
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