My Mom the Hero!! (Long, but Awesome!)

[GoofyPrincess]

This is crazy! My parents went to Epcot this last weekend. They had just walked into the park and were heading towards The Land when my dad caught sight of a man sitting on a bench with two Disney Security Guards by him and his wife yelling frantically in a foreign language.

Now, my mom rarely pays attention to people yelling (probably deaf from listening to us for all those years!), but my dad saw that something wasn't right and told my mom they needed to stop. (She is an RN and worked in the emergency room for years, so she has a pretty good grip on medical emergencies)

Turns out that this guy is unconcious and not breathing. The security guys are standing there unsure of what to do. My dad starts talking to the wife asking if her husband has complained of chest pains. Luckily for everyone, she knew enough broken English to explain that her husband has high blood pressure, but he had taken his medication that morning.

My dad turned around to tell my mom what the wife had said and was shocked to see that Mom had pulled the guy onto the ground and was punching his chest.

As Dad finished telling Mom about the high blood pressure, she told him that the guy had a pulse and was breathing now. She explained to the wife that the husband's medication dosage was probably too high and that (coupled with all of the walking and heat) probably triggered it. She hit his chest to "jump start" the heart into working again.

Right about now, the paramedics finally show up. (Keep in mind that the security guys were here the whole time and never did anything) They go over to the husband and start working on him.

Apparently, my mom looked at my dad and said, "Let's get out of here" and they just walked away and went on with their Disney Day!! (Dad has made a few jokes about the guy waking up the next morning wondering why his chest hurts!)

I can't believe that my mom saved a guy's life and just walked away! How cool is that?!

Anyway, I really wanted to tell someone at Disney what a wonderful thing that my mom did - not for the glory or for a reward, but for a thank you. They would have had a dead guy on their hands if my mom hadn't happened to be there and hadn't happened to be a qualified nurse. I also wanted them to know that their security department better work on their emergency training a bit. There's no excuse for standing there watching a guy die.

What do you all think? Should I tell their story to someone or am I just overreacting because it's my mom?

 

[ElizK]

I don't know who you would tell, but I'd be DARN proud of my mom, too, if she'd done that! That's so wonderful that she was willing to get involved. What a great lady!

 

[SillyMe]

I'd be very proud too! You gave me the chills.

 

[mickeyboat]

I don't think I would say or do anything if I were you.

The security guards were doing what they were trained to do. I am sure since they have no medical training, they are instructed not to work on someone, and to call the paramedics (which they did).

The man and his wife probably thank God every day that your mom, some nameless angel, saved his life. I bet your mom feels no "thank you" is required, and would probably be embarassed if you said something.

Send your mom flowers and let her know how proud you are of her. That would mean more to her than any Disney thanks.

Denae

 

[Microcell]

I agree with Mickeyboat, she really only cares what you think at the end of the day I am sure! Tell her good job!!!

 

[disneymom3]

If your mom just wanted to walk away and move on, then I would say she would rather not have the accolades from WDW. Just tell her how proud of her you are and send her some flowers or something!

 

[GoofyPrincess]

Flowers are a great idea! You're right - she probably wouldn't appreciate any hoopla. But I can sure let her know how awesome I think she is!!

 

[grlpwrd]

WTG!

Turns out that this guy is unconcious and not breathing. The security guys are standing there unsure of what to do.

Well, they may have called for EMTs, but if you're working a security detail you should know minimum CPR and first aid training or at least get someone who knows how. Unconscious and not breathing is not something to stand and wait for, KWIM? This situation may be one that may strengthen their security procedure unless, of course, they violated protocol in the first place which means a reprimand is in order.

I agree with giving her flowers. Yes, she's certainly an angel.

 

[Disney Doll]

You should be very proud of your mom.

Be that as it may, unless someone is really adequately trained to do what your Mom did, they shouldn't. It'ss called a pre-cordial thum and you can really kill someone if it is used inappropriately.

Security guards aren't EMTs.

 

[GoofyPrincess]

I agree that not everyone should go around thumping chests but I would expect every security person to be able to check for a pulse and begin basic CPR in an emergency. Security isn't just about bad guys.

 

[chris1gill]

What an awesome Mom you have!!! That is just the best story!

 

[DISUNC]

Great story! Gotta luv those Nurses & Mom's!

Change your title to 'MY MOM THE HERO"!!!!!

 

[tmt martins]

You should be very proud.

Your MOM saved a live she didn't even know and there's no greater gift then the gift of life.

 

[doxdogy]

That is great! You are right your mom is a hero!

 

[DISUNC]

I agree that not everyone should go around thumping chests but I would expect every security person to be able to check for a pulse and begin basic CPR in an emergency. Security isn't just about bad guys.

I too agree! And nice title change!