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[anaron]

oh fuck. Please make it.

 

[Simon Belmont]

A layperson should ALWAYS use an AED if available. The AED analyzes the rhythm, and will tell the use whether a shock is advised. It will also tell the layman when to continue CPR or stop so the shock can be delivered. There is literally no harm in using a modern AED on someone that is available in most buildings.

Neat.

 

[nachum00]

I hope she pulls through.

 

[SolidChamp]

So, so unfortunate.

What's the latest?

 

[the_id]

Fortunately for America’s travelers, all commercial airlines in the U.S. are required to carry AEDs on board and train their staff to use them. This legislation, passed in 2004, guarantees increased chances of survival for victims of sudden cardiac arrest on board.

http://www.aed.com/blog/aircraft-aeds-keeping-your-heart-safe-in-the-air/

I pray that an AED at least was placed on her.

 

[E92 M3]

And it could be a long time before anyone knows anything. When my dad had his heart attack, he was in a coma for almost a week before he passed.

Yeah, when it comes to heart attacks time to treatment is the biggest foe. Every minute and second counts. Depending on what type of heart attack she had, even more so.

 

[Skatterd]

Man.
Fuck.

 

[Tonky]

Why are any of us owed an update on a stranger's medical condition?

So that the thousands of people that have their best prayers and wishes for her can know that she will be alright?

 

[Tatsumaki Senpuukyaku!]

Even tho she got off hard drugs, in pretty sure she is still a smoker. At least she was like a year ago. Hoping she pulls through

 

[Da-Kid]

2016 -"There's always something." the year.

 

[Already Torn]

Well one difference is we might be able to remove one of them where as the other is impossible.

Yeah, 2016 ends in a few days.

 

[StopMakingSense]

So that the thousands of people that have their best prayers and wishes for her can know that she will be alright?

Well patient confidentiality laws conflict with that.

 

[Spartancarver]

A layperson should ALWAYS use an AED if available. The AED analyzes the rhythm, and will tell the use whether a shock is advised. It will also tell the layman when to continue CPR or stop so the shock can be delivered. There is literally no harm in using a modern AED on someone that is available in most buildings.

Correct. If anything, the average AED you'd find in an emergency kit is geared towards a layperson using it. Visual guide of where to place the pads, voice instructions about when to start, stop CPR, deliver the shock, etc.

 

[bob_arctor]

What in the fuck. Goddammit.

 

[Ninja Scooter]

So that the thousands of people that have their best prayers and wishes for her can know that she will be alright?

That's not how any of this works.

 

[Star Falcon]

Carrie no

 

[astroturfing]

what the hell.. just an hour or two ago i randomly thought about her and wondered how she might be doing.

christ.. don't die on xmas come on (

 

[The_Inquisitor]

An otherwise young and fit person only has a survival rate of about 5%.

An older person with comorbidities drops down to less than 1%. And if they do survive they often end up in a nursing home.

Can you please give a citation for this? In my CPR classes your survival rate is actually high with an AED and your survival rate lowers every minute you don't have one.

 

[LordGorchnik]

So that the thousands of people that have their best prayers and wishes for her can know that she will be alright?

HIPAA would like to have a word.

 

[Kyoufu]

I hope she pulls through.

 

[zeemumu]

Yeah, my point is that "not good" doesn't mean anything. She's in a critical condition, of course that's not good.

It's not something to read into.

For medical stuff, "not good" usually means that the odds of recovery are low. It's not a description of the problem itself.

 

[pestul]

I never knew that.

So, if her brain didn't get oxygen for 10 minutes, if she pulls through, is there a chance she won't have permanent damage?

If they were performing CPR that whole time she was getting oxygenated blood. Lets hope anyway.

 

[KDR_11k]

http://www.aed.com/blog/aircraft-aeds-keeping-your-heart-safe-in-the-air/

I pray that an AED at least was placed on her.

I'd be extremely surprised if they didn't use it. It's basically a tutorial device on first aid.

 

[Neoxon]

So, so unfortunate.

What's the latest?

That she's in critical condition. We don't know anything else beyond that.

 

[Count Dookkake]

Was just watching the Holiday Special and thinking about what a crazy life she had.

Hoping she pulls through. Would be tough to see her go.

 

[Aeternus Malum]

That's not how any of this works.

We just want to know if someone we like is going to continue on living? What's so hard to understand about this?

Why don't people who want to antagonize others go elsewhere and do it?

 

[Tonky]

Well apparently I've never taken a class on Medical ethics. I sincerely apologize to her and her family

 

[Cabal]

I hope she pulls through. My thoughts are definitely with her and her family. I can't even imagine having something like this happen mid flight. Truly horrifying.

 

[CS_Dan]

This is bullshit.

 

[Marty Chinn]

So that the thousands of people that have their best prayers and wishes for her can know that she will be alright?

What's with the entitlement?

Yeah, 2016 ends in a few days.

Okay, you got me there. To clarify before someone else says the same thing, I'm referring to years and time.

 

[Linkura]

Fuck. Please pull through. She's only 60 years old.

 

[Hagi]

So that the thousands of people that have their best prayers and wishes for her can know that she will be alright?

Yeah how about no. Her family trumps a bunch of randoms, it is not important for you to have up to date notifications of her condition. I swear with things like this people want a fucking live blog.

Well apparently I've never taken a class on Medical ethics. I sincerely apologize to her and her family

It's next door to the class for common sense.

 

[Gandalf]

Please pull through Carrie...

 

[Demoncarnotaur]

Variety's report updated with more details.

http://variety.com/2016/biz/news/carrie-fisher-heart-attack-star-wars-1201947925/

Described as "full cardiac arrest," 15 minutes before landing. Described as "unresponsive," CPR performed while still on plane.

I'm not expecting a happy ending, but I also know it's not impossible. Hopefully the best happens.

 

[Stargypsy]

Fine.

Thought and prayers.

 

[cordy]

I dunno if it's because I'm getting old or what but 2016 has had far more celebrity deaths than any year I can remember.

Definitely more memorable ones from our childhood. Besides MJ's passing, this year I can damn near tell you where I was, what I was doing and what I was thinking when I got the message another celebrity has passed. It's sad.

 

[Chezzymann]

Really hope she pulls through.

 

[Spartancarver]

We just want to know if someone we like is going to continue on living? What's so hard to understand about this?

Why don't people who want to antagonize others go elsewhere and do it?

HIPPA. I know you mean well but even something as simple as someone's overall prognosis or whether or not they're still alive is protected medical information and not something the public is generally entitled to without the family / patient's consent.

 

[Ninja Scooter]

We just want to know if someone we like is going to continue on living? What's so hard to understand about this?

Why don't people who want to antagonize others go elsewhere and do it?

Wanting to know is different than complaining about not being informed when you have no right to. Obviously we'd all like more information, but you can also be reasonable and realistic.

 

[-Plasma Reus-]

Variety's report updated with more details.

http://variety.com/2016/biz/news/carrie-fisher-heart-attack-star-wars-1201947925/

Described as "full cardiac arrest," 15 minutes before landing. Described as "unresponsive," CPR performed while still on plane.

 

[Tonky]

We just want to know if someone we like is going to continue on living? What's so hard to understand about this?

Why don't people who want to antagonize others go elsewhere and do it?

It's a violation of HIPAA. I was wrong

 

[Joe Shlabotnik]

We just want to know if someone we like is going to continue on living? What's so hard to understand about this?

Why don't people who want to antagonize others go elsewhere and do it?

We don't get priority. We don't know her. Her family does.

 

[Wanderer5]

Oh no I hope she will be okay.

 

[Ricker]

Damn,she is ''only'' 60...hope she pulls through.

 

[Garlador]

What else can I say but I hope and pray she pulls through.

 

[Koomaster]

Ugh, hope she's okay and has a restful recovery. That's crazy, I would hope to never have a medical emergency while on a plane.

 

[shanafan]

Yeah, 2016 ends in a few days.

And 2017 is around the corner. Once the first negative story hits, "Fuck 2017" posts will start.

 

[Imperial Bishop]

I'm hoping for the absolute best right now.

Please, God, let the next update be good news.

 

[nachum00]

Can people please stop with this 2016 meme bullshit?


I really hope she pulls through.

 

[Social]

And 2017 is around the corner. Once the first negative story hits, "Fuck 2017" posts will start.

Only if enough shit happens though.