CPR dilemma

Yesterday I did my annual CPR course. As a RN I am legally required to maintain my CPR and First Aid. I also now need it as a Tai Chi instructor. I find it frustrating because I have been doing this for over 30 years and whilst it does change every so often it is basically the same. I get that most people don't have as much practise as I have had at doing CPR and First Aid. I have been teaching it for the past 6 years so I am very current at the moment.

We were shown the following youtube clip of how not to do CPR:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H1mEqg8WArQ

Whilst amusing it wasn't particularly helpful and maybe was shown because it might lighten the mood of the room and those attending. Most of those attending were electricians who also have to have annual CPR. They had also all done many courses and most of them knew what to do.

But despite all of us having done CPR courses many times before some people had forgotten. "Use it or loose it' applied to CPR and whilst for me it felt like a waste of my time I could really see just how important annual CPR really is.

My dilemma isn't about whether or not we should have to attend annual CPR trainings though. My dilemma is this: what should I have done when the instructor gave incorrect information regarding the method of doing CPR. One aspect changed about 5 years ago, and now the mouth is opened to check to see if there is anything in the mouth before the head is tilted back to open the airway. The reason being that if you open the airway by tilting the head back when there is something in the mouth, what ever is in the mouth can now be inhaled into the lungs. So my dilemma remains. Should I have said something or was I right to let it slide because the research continues to show that doing anything is better than doing nothing and that most people get on with the chest compressions which is what really saves lives?

Obviously the opportunity to say something has passed so my dilemma is about the next time I do my annual CPR and face a similar problem. It seemed almost rude and arrogant to interrupt and I can't work out if this is my English reserve or just plain good manners.

What would you have done? I would love to hear your thoughts in the comment box below.


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Sarah