First time doing CPR
I’m 18 and my first time doing CPR was on my first ever patient with the ambulance service. It was my first shift, and my first job- CPR in progress when we got there. We were first on scene, and got there 2 mins after the 999 call came through. I was obviously with a paramedic and a technician so it’s not like I had to do everything and not like doing it alone in public. However, I took over from the person on scene doing compressions while the crew got IO access (as they couldn’t get IV access) and put an iGel in/managed the airway. I did 2 minutes of CPR and then a paramedic in a car came as well as another ambulance crew, with a LUCAS etc. We got ROSC 3 times but unfortunately we later found out she died in resus (she was in her early 70s).
This was over 2 months ago now and I have spoken to paramedics and nurses who I know about it including my college teachers and things. I have had a TRiM assessment too. I know I will have to do this lots of times in my career however I’m still thinking about it everyday and still not 100% sure how to deal with it. Thank you :)