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Originally Posted by Marathon Man
I agree with Bogie. But more importantly, if you do not believe that you can accomplish a lifesaving activity, then simply don't volunteer. But why question a program that has saved several lives over the years here in TV? The neighborhood EMT programs here terrific. I am proud to be a volunteer responder. And yes, that includers coming to your aide if needed.
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I have all the respect in the world for first responder programs and their volunteers. That stuff is not easy and often not convenient for those doing the work. I presume that EMT programs are a version of that, but am unfamiliar. A two week hospital rotation with a couple of over-nights in an emergency room demonstrated that such things are most definitely not for me. Had an AED in my office for many years and was prepared to use it, but *really* hoped never to need to.
My pondering is about the practicality of this particular type of AED program. I have no problem with rational discussion of such subjects. But, I would be interested in hearing here about those lives saved to date, as well as maybe how specific situations have played out - especially "if ever" over 20 years as has been reported in specific programs. Googling for such information has not yielded much so far.