Obstacles in life come at us at random times, most are harmless (although delaying) but at times there will be some that create hazards for us to. I firmly believe that when it comes to medical emergencies, it becomes our task to help those in need. Remember we're in this harsh reality together, we can make it better for all of us, or crap on each other and make nothing better.
When a situation strikes, the person that is bleeding or ill is someone's loved one and chances are they are also some kind of positive contribution in some form or way to the rest of us. The average person on the street should know at least how to check vitals, stop hemorrhaging, to hold c-spine or even perform "Hands-Only" CPR. However the unfortunate reality is that we depend on someone else to call 911 while we walk away. Why? Simple reason, we are too into our own lives.
I took the EMR (Emergency Medical Responder training, equivalent to the U.S EMT-B / EMT-I) in order to better prepare myself for these kind of situations. I've always liked to help and better educate those around me with the experiences I've picked up. I'm still considering a career in EMS so I can be put into a better position of doing so. However, at the moment I volunteer my spare time to provide medical services at events / private gatherings or for sports teams. I've been doing that for a long time to realize the importance of having everyone trained.
I understand; careers, family life and other stresses get in the way where one cannot take a month-long course. But at the very least people, please get some kind of training done--even if it's only for a few hours. When it's you or your loved ones, being there for them is better than buying that new car or outfit. Try it and see what I mean.
We all strive to be better right?
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