old farmer wrote:
Last night on the TV there was a video of post police shooting. The Bad guy was on the ground handcuffed with two gunshoots. The reporter stated that the EMS started CPR on way to the ER. Her point: why was it not started by the police at scene? What is the legel requirement? thank you
PS I wll correct grammar error later.
- If the particular cops are not professionally trained to administer CPR, they shouldn't do so.
- Even if they are professionally trained, it may still be a risk for them to do so because they are not doctors/EMTs
a) I'm not an EMT and have no specialized training
b) I most likely have NO IDEA who this person is, what their blood may be infected with, and I don't carry around sterile gloves like many cops do
c) I don't know if the person may be faking the severity of their injuries and waiting for me to "help" so they can re-attack