Sometimes it is startling to hear some of the stories from EMS
first responders, and maybe that is what it takes to help rid yourself
of the habits that got you into the shape that you currently find
yourself in.
This past week in a CPR certification class the instructor was a volunteer EMS first responder and his account of some of the instances that he has been a part of was a real eye-opener.
One
of the life-saving maneuvers that we were taught in the class was how
to help dislodge an object from a person's throat by using various chest
and stomach compressions. For the average person the method is usually
effective, but what happens when you encounter a person that is
excessively obese choking on something?
The sad part of the story is that the average person might not have arms that are long enough to be able to perform the necessary compressions to help the person clear their air way. Then, if they are unable to help clear the airway the it is only a matter of time before the obese individual passes out and falls over likely putting the good Samaritan in danger risking further injury to both people involved in the situation.
If that story does not resonate with you then here is another one.
The standard first aid only comes with two pieces of gauze that can be used to help create a body-stabilzing sling to help support a broken arm against the body.
These sections of gauze are in anticipation for an average person, what happens when that person is excessively overweight?
The instructor of the course said that there have been instances where they have had to tie three pieces of gauze together in order to make a sling large enough to help support the injured arm.
The list of reasons why you should start looking at the habits you keep grows exponentially every single day that you do not do something to help curb your obesity problem.
How is a first responder supposed to do hands-only chest compressions on a person in excess of 300-pounds?
When your weight goes up your risk for internal health factors goes up, but so too does the risk of external health factors. If you are obese bordering on morbid then it is going to make it that much more difficult for EMS first responders to save your life.
If you find yourself putting on weight or have been classified as being obese then check out Eating To Lose for more free information on dieting, fitness, nutrition, and lifestyle as it relates to your physical goals as well as your physical condition. There is even a free plan there to help you get started.
This past week in a CPR certification class the instructor was a volunteer EMS first responder and his account of some of the instances that he has been a part of was a real eye-opener.
The sad part of the story is that the average person might not have arms that are long enough to be able to perform the necessary compressions to help the person clear their air way. Then, if they are unable to help clear the airway the it is only a matter of time before the obese individual passes out and falls over likely putting the good Samaritan in danger risking further injury to both people involved in the situation.
If that story does not resonate with you then here is another one.
The standard first aid only comes with two pieces of gauze that can be used to help create a body-stabilzing sling to help support a broken arm against the body.
These sections of gauze are in anticipation for an average person, what happens when that person is excessively overweight?
The instructor of the course said that there have been instances where they have had to tie three pieces of gauze together in order to make a sling large enough to help support the injured arm.
The list of reasons why you should start looking at the habits you keep grows exponentially every single day that you do not do something to help curb your obesity problem.
How is a first responder supposed to do hands-only chest compressions on a person in excess of 300-pounds?
When your weight goes up your risk for internal health factors goes up, but so too does the risk of external health factors. If you are obese bordering on morbid then it is going to make it that much more difficult for EMS first responders to save your life.
If you find yourself putting on weight or have been classified as being obese then check out Eating To Lose for more free information on dieting, fitness, nutrition, and lifestyle as it relates to your physical goals as well as your physical condition. There is even a free plan there to help you get started.
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