Would you give a homeless person CPR if they were dying?

by Queen Katherine Posted 2012/07/05 20:57:40

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	Yes	49 votes	84%
	No	3 votes	5%
	Undecided	6 votes	10%

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sandi 2012/07/06 19:27:52

Yes

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A human being is no less of a human being because they are homeless

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Piwan 2012/07/06 14:41:38

Yes

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if I knew it would actually work.

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classic 2012/07/06 13:38:42

Yes

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RasHooD 2012/07/06 12:11:36

Yes

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not just for the homeless people, but for any one on the door of dying.

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SilveryRow 2012/07/06 10:19:29

Undecided

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I have not been taught to do it properly, but I'd try

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Ben 2012/07/06 09:49:48

Yes

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Yes. Regardless of who they are, I'd stop to help. As anyone should.

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Me 2012/07/06 03:29:24

Undecided

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dont know cpr

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S123 2012/07/06 02:33:40

Undecided

I think so, but I don't know cpr. I should learn it.

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MiMi 2012/07/06 01:50:24

No

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Nope but I'll call 911

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Maura :) 2012/07/06 00:46:49

Yes

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I don't care. I see someone hurt and I help them. looks don't matter to me.

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PumpkinMuncher 2012/07/06 00:18:20

Yes

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I would give compression's but not mouth to mouth.

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JohnT 2012/07/05 23:54:03

Yes

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Yes I would, I could not stand by and watch someone possibly die and not lend a hand.

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Alvin 2012/07/05 23:29:53

Yes

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Unless you happen to be a licensed health care professional. all you have to do now is chest compressions after calling 911. The determination has been made that the blood remains sufficiently oxygenated for long enough for EMS to get there and intubate them. So yes, save a life. You don't have to kiss anyone.

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Trish 2012/07/05 23:21:11

Yes

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Homeless people, are people too.

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lm1b2 2012/07/05 23:13:02

Undecided

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Don't know.

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cmdrbnd007 2012/07/05 22:45:22

Yes

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Using the new AHA guidelines of hands only CPR. Basically, you are only giving compressions and not stopping to give the 2 breaths. They say that the compression of the chest is enough to move air in and out of your lungs if done right.

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Balladeer-PWCM-POTL 2012/07/05 22:41:14

Yes

sure just don't ask me if I would do it for obama

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kcandi 2012/07/05 22:26:56

Yes

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I don't think it would occur to me if they were homeless or not.

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Mamaknows 2012/07/05 22:18:29

Yes

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Because I carry a little CPR mouthpiece:

in my EM kit....that way I can help when I can without risking my health.

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Seiryuu 2012/07/05 22:18:20

Yes

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Only half; I would do compressions only unless there was a one-way breathing mask.

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★earthbound_misfit★ 2012/07/05 22:15:42

Yes

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A person is a person. Whether or not they have a home is irrelevant.

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1wickedwitch 2012/07/05 21:52:10

Yes

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for sure

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psychobabe 2012/07/05 21:47:12

Yes

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What the hell kind of question is that?

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Mamaknows to psychobabe 2012/07/05 22:23:40

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Weellll sometimes a person is bleeding or people do not want to have mouth to mouth contact with a stranger let alone someone that does not bath regularly...I know it sounds crass but there is a bit of self preservation there.
I carry a EM kit with with a small mouth piece for CPR and gloves to watch out for my health (I have a few people who depend on me being healthy) AND be able to help.

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psychobabe to Mamaknows 2012/07/06 20:49:13

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Then maybe the myth that all homeless people live on the streets and are dirty needs to be dispelled. That was my issue. You make a very valid point, but not all homeless people fit into that box. That is why I found the question stupid.

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Mamaknows to psychobabe 2012/07/06 21:04:36

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I see what you are saying. In our area we get a lot of transient(sp?) people and LOTS of homeless people with drug problems, crank, meth, and many have transmitable diseises open sores on the mouth, face, ect. A growing population of family types. Most people picture the druggy type people when they think of homeless people which would lead to an aversion ....I think. Not that they would not want to help them because they had no home. At least I would hope....

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Max7 2012/07/05 21:42:09

Yes

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They have techniques for administering CPR and it wouldn't matter if you were homeless or Gay!

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♒ßεllεchεvεllε®♒ 2012/07/05 21:36:02

Yes

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i'm bls certified....pretty much have to regardless. wouldn't be able to live with myself if i didn't.

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Skeptikat 2012/07/05 21:31:51 (edited)
BUCCANEER~POTL~PWCM~JLA 2012/07/05 21:31:00

Yes

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Why not?

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Red Pixy 2012/07/05 21:30:48

Yes

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my father taught me to do that..so yeah i would give some help

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sky blue pink - American 2012/07/05 21:30:47

Yes

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I'm not heartless.
Have a good one !

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Jack's Pearl 2012/07/05 21:29:07

Yes

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That's why I learned CPR. So I can do it. :)

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Aingean 2012/07/05 21:24:32

Yes

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Yes, I couldn't just watch someone die and do nothing.

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SA 2012/07/05 21:21:15

Yes

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Yes.

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strawberry 2012/07/05 21:18:39

Yes

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Of course, would also take the person to a hospital. Often hospital staff will get in touch with resources that could help a homeless person. Many strangers who pass homeless on streets, don't realize they can make a phone call to Social Service Dept. in that area. There are many assistance programs not being used. Handing a few dollars is very temporary. Police just move them around. More citizens should take action with just a few phone calls. Presidential Nominees waste over millions on election campaigns. This money can be used productively on U.S. economy.

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MJ 2012/07/05 21:18:05

Yes

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Without hesitation!

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unaff 2012/07/05 21:17:20

Yes

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100% chance of death for someone else outweighs a potential risk to my own life.

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_-T3x4S_M4D3-_ 2012/07/05 21:16:06

Undecided

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depends on how nasty they are.

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kcandi to _-T3x4S... 2012/07/05 22:29:58

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And Texans wonder why others find them to be lacking.........

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