CPR and the homeless

Would you give CPR to a homeless person if they were dying? I want to see how everyone would handle this. I would not want to but yet a life is a life so I would.

 

If I was physicaly able to then yes

 

I would not. My view of the homeless is less sympathetic than most due to my dealings with them at work. I would call 911.

 

I'm assuming you're talkin' the drunken bum types, and not the numerous others who can't afford most things and have to sleep wherever they can. I have no problem with either, though I might wipe the bums mouth out somewhat with my shirt first lol

 

I probably would not give rescue breaths to anyone outside of family or close friends without a proper mask. I'd give chest compressions, if needed, until help arrived.

BTW: They make keychain masks for a couple of bucks that are pretty small. And, if you are in a public place with an AED, they probably have a mask with it too.

 

A tough call for sure. I would tend to think (and maybe improperly at that) that the risk of infectious disease would be higher.

Of course you might give mouth to mouth to a successful business person to later find out they had an infectious disease.

I guess I can't HONESTLY answer the question unless faced with the situation.

 

I too would call 911. but they can not often get there in time. So I would start it for them.

 

It is a tough question to answer. I honestly really would not want to do it. I would only do it if I had a mouth guard. I am way to afraid of infectious disease.

 

Depends what she looks like. A guy? Well...he ain't gonna make it. I'd call 911 for him though.

 

I guess you wouldn't shower with him either

 

I would if I had to and if he wasn't attracted to male anatomy. Otherwise I prefer not to. You are correct.

 

Do you have some kind of form made up in case it ever has to happen? Or would a verbal contract be good enough?

 

I think an interview with the possible shower mate would be in order. I can usually spot a EDITED. You can use the term Gay you know Tom, you dont have to use Euphemisms

 

Sorry. I thought the euphemism really was funnier though.

 

If racial slurs and euphemisms about sexual orientation are prohibited, I don't even know why we are here. Let's go find another forum where a EDITED

 

I still thought it was funny. I think gays probably have a sense of humor about the issue too. All a matter of being comfortable in one's own skin, I guess. (or is it around another's own skin?) Whatever. Still funny.

 

I wasn't mocking you, I was being serious. It was funny and should not have been edited for the sake of political correctness. Far more offensive statements are made everyday around here.

 

Gotcha.
Wasn't sure.

 

No one forces you to post on the forum guy's, you post of your own free will Now if you want to post racist or homophpic comments do feel free to do so on another forum

 

Why is ridiculing differences between people always have to be some dastardly deed? I'm of Polish descent and I think Polish jokes are funny as hell! Doesn't bother me. Political correctness is so damn limiting, and silly.