There was an interesting srticle in the local newspaper recently about the need for more widespread CPR training.
This is of course greatly needed. In this case, the numbers don't lie and the fact is CPR saves lives, doubling or even tripling a person's chance of survival.
The only bone of contention I have is the articles bullet point that "People should know about...Good Samaritan laws, which protect people from liability who perform good faith rescue attempts"
This is bull. In my recent recert in Basic Life Support, the class was warned about lawsuits that have been successfully won by people whose lives were saved thanks to bystander CPR, but who suffered some injury eg. cracked ribs. It seems that being alive isn't enough and some of them want compensation for their injuries. I realize we live in a lawsuit crazed world, nut COME ON--Suing the person who saved your life??? Even more frightening, these people are being awarded money for pain and suffering !!!!
The lesson I've taken from this--
By all means, help someone if you can
just don't tell them your name:)