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  1. Jersey

    The pilgrim next to you just had a heart attack?

    I’m not trying to give anyone medical advice. I can say this. Don’t give anyone CPR who is breathing. Someone gasping for breath is a grey area. Take a CPR class to fully understand My opinion is every business, hotel, alburgue, restaurant, bar etc should be required to have a defibrillator...
  2. Jersey

    The pilgrim next to you just had a heart attack?

    Some folks have are under the impression it seems that we do CPR on folks that are not yet dead? I believe we only do CPR on people that are not breathing. Am I missing something?
  3. Jersey

    The pilgrim next to you just had a heart attack?

    Point well taken. CPR very rarely revives anyone. It’s just a bridge. Also if you are an organ donor? Be aware they do not harvest organs from people that are dead. God bless the people that donate organs but be aware they do not use anesthesia on organ donors. ( obviously alive donors such...
  4. Jersey

    The pilgrim next to you just had a heart attack?

    Have had the same problem with a few barmaids over the years lol
  5. Jersey

    The pilgrim next to you just had a heart attack?

    If you stop before proper medical care arrives they pretty much will stay dead or have brain damage. I can’t imagine any liability if you just can’t go on because of exhaustion. This is a great post. I can’t imagine any pilgrim reading it and not taking a CPR class.
  6. Jersey

    The pilgrim next to you just had a heart attack?

    We both posted this the same minute lol
  7. Jersey

    The pilgrim next to you just had a heart attack?

    To simplify it and I’m no expert but CPR is pretty much keeping the blood flowing to vital organs and the blood pressure high enough so that when the person actually receives the proper medical care, they might revive and hopefully survive. Anyone that can explain this better than I , please do
  8. Jersey

    The pilgrim next to you just had a heart attack?

    I’ll add another 2 cents to my previous post. CPR on young children and infants is slightly different I won’t offer advise except to take a course. Also remember CPR by itself very very rarely actually gets the person breathing. It’s a bridge till someone gets there with a defibrillator
  9. Jersey

    The pilgrim next to you just had a heart attack?

    I have taken a CPR course. Have never had to put it to use. Thank God. Our instructor told us, if the person is already dead, don’t be afraid. You can’t do anymore harm.
  10. Jersey

    Yes another blister question

    Yes. But not too many wrinkles lol
  11. Jersey

    Yes another blister question

    I'm not offended but I'm definitely put off by old man this & old man that BS. It's derogatory, plain & simple. Not that I care. I believe in free speech. Some of these young folks act like they will never get old. Hopefully they will. It's impossible to replace experience with education. I'm...
  12. Jersey

    Swollen ankles/feet

    Aquarius. Yes. That's it. Thanks I would think I can find it in almost any store that sells water?
  13. Jersey

    Swollen ankles/feet

    Without enough salt,drinking too much water would actually dilute the amount of salt in our systems which can be dangerous? Do I have that right? I'm going to try and stick with Gatorade or actually the Spanish equivalent of Powerade. Don't know the Spanish brand name off the top of my head...
  14. Jersey

    Swollen ankles/feet

    I would skip the salt and watch my wine intake lol Iberico ham is lower in salt than most hams? Yes?
  15. Jersey

    Yes another blister question

    I don't get blisters either. I suspect because I wore work boots for 25 years on a loading dock. But, but I'm very aware that can change anywhere after my 10th mile on the Camino
  16. Jersey

    Yes another blister question

    I would think the plastic case the needles & thread came in is most of the weight. A loose needle in my backpack is not a good idea lol I've never darned anything. I have attempted it, with bad results lol
  17. Jersey

    Yes another blister question

    There is a shortage of good tailors on the Camino? lol
  18. Jersey

    Yes another blister question

    Well, obviously I should take the needle & thread kit out of my bag. 24 grams lighter now.
  19. Jersey

    Yes another blister question

    I like the iodine idea. A little pain for peace of mind
  20. Jersey

    Yes another blister question

    I see my hand surgeon in two weeks, gonna ask her what she thinks about blister care. My friends dad is a retired surgeon in La Coruna. I'm going to ask him too. And for good measure I'm going to ask my family doctor his advice. This Old Man is taking no chances lol

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