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January 22, 2005
Do not attempt to put the organs back into the abdomen
CPR & First aid this morning. What a trip.
I took CPR classes several years in a row when I was younger... late 80s/early 90s, not exactly sure when. Things have changed quite a bit. For starters, no one ever told us about VOMIT before. Turns out, if you give rescue breathing long enough, the person will vomit. It's a chemical/physiological thing. I'm glad I never had need to use the skills before, as that would have been a rude surprise.
Also, we were never too concerned with transmission of diseases/fluids... we practiced on the mannequins directly, wiping the mouths with alcohol pads in between. Basically learning to give "mouth to mouth", as it's called colloquially.
Nobody gives "mouth to mouth" anymore. Today we learned to use barriers, either a specialized mask with a one-way valve, a cheap plastic shield with a hepa covered cutout, or in a pinch at least a cotton cloth or plastic bag with a small hole in it. Anything to catch that vomit
First aid was nuts. Injuries involving exposed abdominal organs? Please.
Well, anyway, it's over and done with.
Lunch and dinner were off for me. Some people really liked them.
After lunch I showered (finally). Haven't had the energy lately. Felt really good to be clean again.
At 4:30 I had a Shiatsu session, which was really nice. Included some cupping on my back (Lung points).
I colored during dinner, once I was done eating. Like a madman. Got through like 7 pages, which normally would take 3 hours or so.
I'll be so glad come Tuesday evening. Monday is the last Kinesiology class (and our evil muscle test), and Tuesday is the last A&P class, featuring another test. Smooth sailing after that.
Posted by Josh A. at January 22, 2005 08:42 PM