Wasn't going to post this here but

[pegasus]

It's been a hellva month so far Wednesday dad went unresponsive on mom she ran up stairs and got me I slapped him and gave him a sternal run nothing so I told mom to call 911 she did and I gave dad CPR until they got here they shocked him twice and got his heart going and gave him a IV 20 gauge in his neck we get to the hospital Gmh he's awake but still out of it the EKG doesn't show a heart attack but the blood test did we have him transported to Mvh, Tuesday he wakes up a little tells the docs he is having tunnel vison they give him a MRI it comes back a stroke and the neuro doc and heart dock are in a fight over doing the cath lab or not due to the possibility of a brain bleed. FF to today he's doing better his full vision hasn't returned yet but his pain is much lower ( when I was giving him CPR I broke brused and cracked a few ribs) I get home to find the bacement flooded due to a burned up sump pump I can't tell dad due to the stress the insurance compony won't let me file a clam since my name isn't on the policy stanly steamer is charging me $1400 so it's more like Cleveland steaming me. Oh yeah and I work for my dad while he's on the DL I get to pick up his work load

[Whyucryn]

Very sorry to hear about your father. You, him, and the rest of the family are in my thoughts and prayers.

PS. Do you already have Stanley steamer doing the work? I might know someone who can give you a better deal

[pegasus]

Thanks and yeah it's the SS they are here now

[firestang70]

Hang in there brother. Kudos on the fast thinking. I have been fortunate enough to have a couple of CPR saves while off duty but never a family member. Hang in there it will get better. The insurance company will reimburse you, you have a job and most importantly you have your dad.

[sean]

Glad he's doing better. Be thinking about you guys. You need anything were here.

[redfirepearlgt]

Be thankful you were able to respond properly. That saved his life no doubt. The rest can be resolved or replaced. Insurance will reimburse if you end up having to go out of pocket. Can you mother put in the claim so you can then handle the details? Hopefully she can. God Bless and I am praying for you. Thank you for updating us. And keep it posted how he is doing.

[Mista Bone]

Sternal Rub...give yourself one!!!! Ouch! Esp. towards the base.

http://theemtspot.com/2009/11/17/test-for-unconsciousness-the-sternal-rub/

Glad your Dad is ok, everything else can be managed right now.

I assume you are a EMT or have some training by your post. Is the new method of compressions any different than 30 years ago for CPR?

As I was taught in HS (a requirement then that is no longer required!) two fingers below the sternum, two fingers on the sternum, put you other hand on the middle of the chest and that is the location you need to compress.

What was not taught in HS is the victim may vomit while giving M2M and like you stated, you can bruise/break ribs if doing compressions correctly.

I generally have Saturday afternoons and Sunday's off if you need a hand.

[pegasus]

Sternal Rub...give yourself one!!!! Ouch! Esp. towards the base.

http://theemtspot.com/2009/11/17/test-for-unconsciousness-the-sternal-rub/

Glad your Dad is ok, everything else can be managed right now.

I assume you are a EMT or have some training by your post. Is the new method of compressions any different than 30 years ago for CPR?

As I was taught in HS (a requirement then that is no longer required!) two fingers below the sternum, two fingers on the sternum, put you other hand on the middle of the chest and that is the location you need to compress.

What was not taught in HS is the victim may vomit while giving M2M and like you stated, you can bruise/break ribs if doing compressions correctly.

I generally have Saturday afternoons and Sunday's off if you need a hand.

I just haven't taken my national registry test yet we look for the nipple line for hand placement (or on a older lady where the nipples where at one point) I also gave some Cricoid pressure as i was giving breaths with the side of my hand puke is no fun

[NXcoupe]

Wow, sorry to hear this. Glad he's doing better. I wish him a speedy recovery and hope you can get through this tough time.

[Stangman]

Damn Jake... didn't know the whole story, just bits I seen on facebook. That's rough brother but I hope he gets better soon. And sucks about the property damage as well. But atleast its replaceable unlike your pops. Hang in there man.

[Katmandu]

Man......sorry to hear all that. Hope your dad makes a full recovery.

[Mista Bone]

I just haven't taken my national registry test yet we look for the nipple line for hand placement (or on a older lady where the nipples where at one point) I also gave some Cricoid pressure as i was giving breaths with the side of my hand puke is no fun

Works out to be the same area on me.....

I had to use it once and the nurse that was doing the M2M said I did great, but it was a lost cause. Gray matter issues.

[pegasus]

We'll they got him on the lift right now to install a new coil pack jk they are putting in a pacemaker/ defibrillator he might come home Tuesday

[redfirepearlgt]

We'll they got him on the lift right now to install a new coil pack jk they are putting in a pacemaker/ defibrillator he might come home Tuesday

Good news brother. Glad things are on the upswing. Will keep praying that he continues to head to a respectable recovery and he is home soon.

[RIXXX93GT]

Glad to hear he is getting better.

[pegasus]

They canceled the implant till the morning

[KB1]

Glad he is doing better, keep the faith Brother.

[Blkcobra01]

Good to hear your dad is doing better you reacting fast probably saved him keep your head up.

[pegasus]

Got the implant in he got to walk today might have to use a walker or a cane fore the rest of his life will never drive a 5 speed again but he's ok with that, my girlfriend just broke up with me because I haven't spent enought time with her this week.... F(expletive deleted) C(expletive deleted)... It's been fun

[mustang8998]

Glad to hear that he is doing better.

As for the girlfriend.....fuck her. She sounds like she is very self centered (from this and the thread about fixing her car) and you don't need the headache and heartache. Plenty more where she came from.

[pegasus]

Darn skippy

[redfirepearlgt]

Got the implant in he got to walk today might have to use a walker or a cane fore the rest of his life will never drive a 5 speed again but he's ok with that, my girlfriend just broke up with me because I haven't spent enought time with her this week.... F(expletive deleted) C(expletive deleted)... It's been fun

Good to hear boss. Be glad he can still manage for himself. It could have been worse. God smiled on your family this week. As for the girl friend guess times of crisis prove the sincerity of a woman's devotion, or in this case the lack thereof.


Glad to hear that he is doing better.

As for the girlfriend.....fuck her. She sounds like she is very self centered (from this and the thread about fixing her car) and you don't need the headache and heartache. Plenty more where she came from.

^^^ Dump her. She's self serving...Trying to be polite for the purpose of the decent women on here that deserve respect. And don't let her comee back. No woman worth her weight would not understand your absence in a crisis situation like this. Guarrantee it would be a different story if the shoe was on her hoof!

[pegasus]

I hit a deer this morning bad enough to scratch my truck but not bad enough that I got some free meat

[pegasus]

I wish I could go on some anti depressants just to get me thou all this shit but that's a red flag to get a firefighter job I'm normally a really up beat guy that doesn't let much effect him but I'm wearing down

[redfirepearlgt]

I wish I could go on some anti depressants just to get me thou all this shit but that's a red flag to get a firefighter job I'm normally a really up beat guy that doesn't let much effect him but I'm wearing down

Don't go there man. That stuff is bad news. I don't care what the reason is for this side of the loony bin walls. Stay strong. I know you know this but things could really be worse. I am going through a very trying time right now as well. I have been dealing with it for 3 years. Now my wife starts having 7 day migraines. Had to come into work today with her hung over the toilet throwing up because of the pain. All tests, MRI's, scans, etc. are coming back negative. She meets wit ha headache specialist in November. I understand what it feels like to not be in control and not being able to help someone you love. Gotta trust God and except the situation dealt and hang tough regardless of the outcome.

I look at your situation and it tells me I don't have it so bad. Helps put my problems into some form of logical perspective. I hope you can find the means to do the same. Stand strong STANGBANGER! You aren't alone. The site may have gone soft but there are still those of us here who give a crap about our friends and acquaintances. I'm still praying for your father and you.

[pegasus]

Don't go there man. That stuff is bad news. I don't care what the reason is for this side of the loony bin walls. Stay strong. I know you know this but things could really be worse. I am going through a very trying time right now as well. I have been dealing with it for 3 years. Now my wife starts having 7 day migraines. Had to come into work today with her hung over the toilet throwing up because of the pain. All tests, MRI's, scans, etc. are coming back negative. She meets wit ha headache specialist in November. I understand what it feels like to not be in control and not being able to help someone you love. Gotta trust God and except the situation dealt and hang tough regardless of the outcome.

I look at your situation and it tells me I don't have it so bad. Helps put my problems into some form of logical perspective. I hope you can find the means to do the same. Stand strong STANGBANGER! You aren't alone. The site may have gone soft but there are still those of us here who give a crap about our friends and acquaintances. I'm still praying for your father and you.

thanks man and in the mean time have her get checked out with chiropractor my aunt had close to the same problem (but not near as bad) it believe it or not was it was due to some back problems/nerve stuff

[redfirepearlgt]

thanks man and in the mean time have her get checked out with chiropractor my aunt had close to the same problem (but not near as bad) it believe it or not was it was due to some back problems/nerve stuff

Thanks boss. Will do.

[pegasus]

now grandma fell so shes at MVH south

['92Stang]

Damn, if your dog ran off this would be a perfect 1970's country-western song..lol. On a serious note, I hope everything goes well for you and your family man.

[pegasus]

Yeah my dog died last year and the train doesn't roll thy town and the mill closed

[Gearhead]

Hang in there man.....hope things start making a turn for the better for ya....

[Mista Bone]

Don't go there man. That stuff is bad news. I don't care what the reason is for this side of the loony bin walls. Stay strong. I know you know this but things could really be worse.

I agree, stay off the meds if you can.

BTDT, no way in hell I'll ever do that again!

You might need an ass-kicking to get your head on straight, but like Vinny said, pick up a brother and help him.

One tip: RANT!!!!!! Let those feelings flow!

Type it out on some forum, maybe post it....then go back and delete it in the morning, like Cracker did.

BUT....do NOT try to hold those feelings inside. Think of it as group therapy, type it out.

You don't have to hit submit reply...just type it out, reread it....and then just close the page.

[pegasus]

I agree, stay off the meds if you can.

BTDT, no way in hell I'll ever do that again!

You might need an ass-kicking to get your head on straight, but like Vinny said, pick up a brother and help him.

One tip: RANT!!!!!! Let those feelings flow!

Type it out on some forum, maybe post it....then go back and delete it in the morning, like Cracker did.

BUT....do NOT try to hold those feelings inside. Think of it as group therapy, type it out.

You don't have to hit submit reply...just type it out, reread it....and then just close the page.

yeah that's what they told me in HS when a held a girls hand as she passed away in a car crash they said to write it down keep it for a day and then trow it away

[pegasus]

one year later dads going GREAT!

[redfirepearlgt]

Awesome news man. Thanks for following up. Enjoy every moment with him that you can.

[draggin50]

Glad to hear! Keep your head up brother!!!

[NXcoupe]

Good to hear!