If you came across a known homosexual that was unconcious, would you try CPR or call 911?
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Aside from the fact that being unconscious does not automatically mean one is in need of CPR .
If you came across a known black man that was unconscious (not breathing), would you try CPR or call 911?
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Depends how much he had in his wallet. More than €100 and you'd be morally obligated to give him CPR, under €50 call 999.
€50-€100 is a grey area and really is a personal choice and can any us really judge someone for calling 999 if the person only has €99. Though I believe Mother Theresa would give CPR for only €40, but such love and compassion is something that a normal person can only aspire to.
I'm not sure what homosexuality has to do with it. Is it that homosexuals generally have more disposable income and are more likely to get CPR? That the system is failing heterosexuals with families? Admittedly there are problems but if you can think of a better system I'd like to hear it.
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how would i know the persons sexual orientation if they are unconscious?
i would not render CPR until i had ascertained if the victim had passed out due to an obstruction of the airway or other trauma that would be inapproprate to render CPR for.
should they require it, i would initiate the call to 911 and engage in CPR until properly relieved by a more competent medical professional.
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i would not render CPR until i had ascertained if the victim had passed out due to an obstruction of the airway or other trauma that would be inapproprate to render CPR for.
should they require it, i would initiate the call to 911 and engage in CPR until properly relieved by a more competent medical professional.
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First I would look for any external damage or signs of a broken neck or back. Then I would shake the person and shout at them "Are you alright?" If they were able to answer I would ask them if they had HIV, any other communicable diseases, or any health problems I should know about and what had happened (Standard for ANYBODY, not just gays). If he was unable to answer, I would operate under the assumption that he was HIV positive and avoid any contact with blood (if there was any) and if he was not breathing I would administer CPR and instruct someone nearby to call 911. Or at least dial 911 on my cell, hit CALL, and set the phone down and shout at the phone that I needed help and to trace the call.
That wouldnt change regardless of who I was treating, be it straight or gay. Im curious how I would know that person was gay?
That wouldnt change regardless of who I was treating, be it straight or gay. Im curious how I would know that person was gay?
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TheManeki
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I'd have no problem giving CPR -- even the mouth-to-mouth portion. 'Course, I'd call 911 first -- hard to do that while you're doing compressions and rescue breathing.
Besides, saliva has a pretty negligible risk of transmitting HIV (blood, sperm, vaginal fluids, and breast milk are the main vectors).
And thanks for reminding me that I need to get recertified soon, before it expires.
Besides, saliva has a pretty negligible risk of transmitting HIV (blood, sperm, vaginal fluids, and breast milk are the main vectors).
And thanks for reminding me that I need to get recertified soon, before it expires.
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I would do an HIV check on ANYONE that I was going to help, gay or straight doesnt matterVery true.
But I was thinking about the common misconception on this forum that seems to equate all homosexuals with carrying HIV/AIDS, and addressing my comment towards that.
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