Some perspective.

[Drago]

Feel fine today. Still sad, but my head is round the whole thing.

Thanks everyone for your kind words.

 

[anothersam]

When I read your post to my wife (it was worth reading aloud) yesterday she looked stunned for bit. We absorb these things and move on, the world a sadder place every day, grateful for the opportunity to hold our loved ones a little closer and to find renewed inspiration.

 

[Inertia]

You did great, you probably know that but I guess its natural to look on it as you did. Its made me think what I would do in that situation and Id do pretty poor as I have no skills at all. Ive never done a first aid course but your post has made me look it up and do plan to do one.

 

[Racing roadkill]

I've found myself in a similar situation to this on 2 occasions. One lived, one died. I racked my brains for weeks, to try and work out what the difference was, what one little nuance could there be? In the end I worked it out. Luck, as simple as that.

 

[Tin Pot]

I've got a break in work coming up so I'll book in a CPR course.

Did the day course in first aid at the British Red Cross in Wimbledon today.

I now know CPR(!)

I've got to say the whole day really puts me off getting injured.

 

[Drago]

Good man Tinny. One day you may give someone the chance to live.

 

[gbb]

I know how you feel Drago....
Mine was circa 7 years ago...guy collapsed at work, no-one saw him go down, they just found him. The rest was pretty much as yours Drago. He died two days later but I didn't sleep a wink that night, my mind just churned it over and over. Despite the ambulance guys telling me I gave him a chance, the fact he died wasnt my fault, I guess the feeling of failure and guilt is natural, did I do it right (almost certainly not in my case, i'd never been trained) etc etc. Like Racing Roadkill, it shattered me for days. maybe weeks.
Reading your experience brings it back, ive got a lump in my throat, its awful.

Well done for even trying, you did what you could.

 

[GM]

A bit late getting in this thread, I can only echo what others have already said. Total respect to you Drago, you should wear your Y Fronts on the outside like Superman!
Take care!

 

[SteCenturion]

My certificate has lapsed @Drago as I am not in the same field of work I was previously, however this would not stop me attempting CPR at all.

I feel for you regarding the situation/feelings that have been thrust upon you but, with your experience & knowledge you know how most of these things go.

It is not your fault & you should not beat yourself up over this.

You were there, you gave your best, nobody could ask more.

Best wishes.

Steve.

 

[Drago]

Thanks guys.

 

[Tin Pot]

Good man Tinny. One day you may give someone the chance to live.

It was only fifty quid as well, where a day's training in the stuff I do is usually ten times that.

It's the time off that deterred me before.

 

[s7ephanie]

well done for trying, a lot of people (including me) would just panic, you should be proud of yourself, don't beat yourself upxxx