I asked L to teach me the Heimlich manoeuvre last night. She's now qualified to do so. It wasn't that hard and it's good to know in case someone around you accidentally starts choking. You're actually supposed to check if they can dislodge the substance by coughing first. If they can't cough, it means it's more than a partial blockage and will then need help such as the Heimlich. I'd like to learn CPR next.
I skipped the gym today and did some shopping. The Winner's (TJ Maxx chain)stores have 15% off everything today. I got K some tennis gear for his upcoming dress-up day, which he'll be able to use in the summer. I also found L a couple of masks at the party store for her semi-formal. K has a birthday party to attend on Saturday, so I got his friend a gift card from a video game store. That guy said business was just fine as usual, when I inquired (thinking about the jewellery stores not doing well these days).
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I have always had this on my list of things to do. Imagine if something happened and you couldn't save someone. OK I need to do something about that and stop procrastinating.
ReplyDeleteThere are a fair few stores being affected here it seems. Scary times really. Good to see Obama making changes already!
We own a business (golf course) so we are required to have a choke poster on the wall. My husband is certified in CPR. Good stuff to know.
ReplyDeleteI used to be the Branch Manager at a Saint John Ambulance branch and this was something I made sure the family knew! It is very scary to see someone actually choking my gf was and her daughter panicked and did not know what to do even though she had been trained.
ReplyDeleteI used to be the Branch Manager at a Saint John Ambulance branch and this was something I made sure the family knew! It is very scary to see someone actually choking my gf was and her daughter panicked and did not know what to do even though she had been trained.
ReplyDeleteLilly, Brenda, Mom I was all signed up for a St John's Ambulance first aid course many years ago and remember falling sick and having to cancel. I couldn't believe my luck, after I finally got around to signing up.
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