Tuesday, October 19, 2010

Death of a Salesman

The new guidelines from the American Heart Association are out for CPR.  One hundred compressions, no mouth to mouth.  The mouth to mouth part had been dwindling at every new certification period.  They felt like strangers would be more willing to jump in and do compressions without the ickyness of mouth to mouth.  If I ever fall out, someone please do both.  I do not wish to be a living vegetable.  I would prefer to give up a few compressions for some oxygenated blood to my brain and other vital organs.  I am certain that portable defibrillators will completely replace manual compressions, but not before I give you the kiss of life.  Whats that one story in the bible about the good Samaritan?  Anyway, no one should be afraid to come to the rescue of another human being, most states have a good Samaritan law that protects those who perform the deed or attempt to give aid.  Most states also have third party liability, wherein if you see someone in need and don't stop, you are culpable.  Sad that one would have to face criminal prosecution as an incentive for asking the question, "what would Jesus do?"

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