Would you give a homless person CPR, if dying

[littleblackegg]

Chest compressions keep the blood moving around until EMS arrives with an AED. As a nurse, I would not hesitate to perform any type of rescue on anyone.

 

[superme80]

Most states Good Samaritan laws will protect you.

I live in California, where I am sure someone would find a way to sue me. I would call for help though and stay with them.

 

[MrsDuck]

I'd call 911. As I'd do for everyone... I don't know what I'm doing and the health risks for them and me may not be worth it.

 

[usd2bmd]

Of course. I am hoping this thread was started in jest. If not, then a lot of my fears about society as a whole are coming true right here before my eyes.

 

[tvguy]

I live in California, where I am sure someone would find a way to sue me. I would call for help though and stay with them.

I live in California too, here is the law here:

1799.102. No person who in good faith, and not for compensation, renders emergency care at the scene of an emergency shall be liable for any civil damages resulting from any act or omission. The scene of an emergency shall not include emergency departments and other places where medical care is usually offered.

 

[Domo]

Absolutely. There but for the grace of God.

This.

 

[ravenclawtrekkie]

I have performed CPR on homeless people while working as an EMT.

Even though I'm no longer in that job, I wouldn't hesitate to provide emergency medical assistance to anyone in need.

 

[Kellykins1218]

Of course. I am hoping this thread was started in jest. If not, then a lot of my fears about society as a whole are coming true right here before my eyes.

This is one of the most inappropriate threads I've seen in a long time & I see nothing humorous in it. Making fun of homeless people is disgusting. I don't get it

 

[Kitty 34]

This is one of the most inappropriate threads I've seen in a long time & I see nothing humorous in it. Making fun of homeless people is disgusting. I don't get it

Lowkey, as much as I enjoy the majority of your "question" threads; I do have to agree with Kellykins on this one.

 

[Under the Library]

I would call 911 and do chest compression until help arrived. I worked in the medical field before I started staying at home and have done CPR on a few elderly as I worked in an Assisted Living Facility. I'm not religious by any stretch, but I do try and treat others as I'd like to be treated, cause yaknow, human race and all.

 

[gemini2727]

Why does being homeless equal not being human? Why wouldn't I help if I could?

 

[hegsag]

I would call 911 and stay with the person until help came. I may try chest compressions but not sure what I am doing and would be afraid to do more harm. However, I would have no problem holding someone's hand or stroking their hair to provide comfort.

 

[chiefmickeymouse]

ummmm, yes..., why wouldn't you?

 

[RitaE]

So what exactly is the implication here? That I should demand to see a Mortgage Statement, Lease Agreement, or Property Tax bill before starting life saving measures?

 

[low-key]

you are all wonderful people

 

[Sabeking]

I would give CPR to anyone.

 

[CPanther95]

Come on people. The premise of the thread is so absurd, it clearly was meant to be a joke.

 

[low-key]

I would give CPR to anyone.

i believe you, but what if they had hepatitis or aids would you still exchange bodily fluids with them. I get CPR training yearly at work, about 3 years ago fire department told us dont do CPR anymore, to dangerous, just chest compressions. But still this thread was done tongue in cheek, as I believe you might guess that when I said I would only do to a women that smells good

 

[low-key]

Come on people. The premise of the thread is so absurd, it clearly was meant to be a joke.

thank you

 

[Allison]

It is in poor taste. What other group of people should we dehumanize in the name of being funny?