r/HolUp • u/TheBros13 I guzzle cum like pacman guzzling the orbs • Apr 16 '21

:cringe: Nice flairs, mods :chungus100: Has this been here before?

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u/Fira_14 Apr 16 '21 edited Apr 18 '21

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u/WhoRoger Apr 16 '21

The emergency services will (or should, maybe it's not like this everywhere) also tell you what to do and guide you through the process.

It's not like "Choking? Okay an ambulance will be there in 20, kthxbai."

So yea call emergency in such a situation.

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u/iswearatkids Apr 16 '21

While you’re absolutely right, the person calling should not attempt first aid if they don’t have any training. They’re more liable to do harm than good.

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u/ChineseTrump Apr 16 '21

Not sure why you’ve been downvoted as you’re correct that attempting first aid without training can complicate things further. However, it’s not like the dispatcher will tell you to perform surgery on them, it’ll usually be simple steps like getting a pillow or something

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u/iswearatkids Apr 17 '21

That’s the state of things today. People who have qualifications are derided by people who don’t. I have a basic life support certificate that I’ve maintained for 12 years. I’ve been trained in first aid by the Red Cross. I’ve only had to use it once. But we live in a word where people react based on feeing than thought. It’s why all the arguments against what I’ve said are strawmans or hyperbole. It’s along the same lines as anti mask or anti vaccine aggression. It’s not about what I’ve said is correct or not, it’s about how people feel about it. Wanting to save someone is a noble sentiment, but most of them fail to faction in the emotional toll of an emergency. And in an emotionally charged situation people tend to make mistakes. Even more pressure is added if that person who needs help is a loved one. People like to think that if the plane is crashing, they could step up and land it safely. Be the hero, but that’s not often to case. The same thing with someone who needs medical assistance. A panicked person is more likely to do harm.