Life Saving Stuff
(public post)
The following info. is from "Oprah", based on the Lifetime show "What Should You Do". I never watch stuff like this, and it's just a coincidence that I ended up seeing it, so I'm going to share what I learned. God, I hope none of you end up in such a situation, but maybe it will help someone.
If your car plunges into a river or lake:
To get out.. roll down window ASAP. Electric windows should still work if you're floating. Break window if you can't open it. If the car sinks and you can't get the window open, wait until the car is full of water up to your neck - because then the pressure inside and outside the car will be almost equal and you'll have better chance of being able to open the door. Then release seat belt, open the door and get out. Swim to the surface as quickly as possible.
If you're car-jacked and taken hostage:
Don't let the attacker take you to second location - because that is where they will most likely try rape or kill you in a place of greater privacy. Struggle sooner. Escape as soon as possible. If you're put into the trunk, realize there is a trunk release inside. Older cars have the release on a cable. Under the mat is usually a depression with a catch you can release. You can also pull wires to disconnect rear lights - which a cop might notice. Use anything to break out the rear lights and throw things out the opening, stick your fingers/hand out and hope someone will notice. If you ever see a hand sticking out of a trunk, or see the rear lights suddently break, call 911 and note the license plate and car make/model.
If you're in a hostage situation:
Think as rationally as possible. Make a plan. If you are pretty sure they won't be letting you go and intend to kill, do anything you can to get out. Take attacker by surprise. Go for a low tackle. Use anything you can find as a weapon. If you get them to the ground, press knee into back of their neck. Go for the eyes.
To avoid a rape situation:
Avoid going up to groups of strangers alone, especially groups of men drinking. Fight back as soon as you sense something is wrong. Draw attention to yourself. Disable attacker.. go for the eyes so you can get away. Don't run in a straight line if he has a gun. Oh yes, and if you're actually around their exposed genitals, grab the balls and squeeze for dear life.
If you have to deliver your own baby:
Take the head and gently pull out.. Make sure you or someone catches the baby. Use dry clean cloth to wipe fluid from baby's face - mouth and nose. Hold baby on their stomach and gently rub up and down the spine and/or lightly flick the bottom of baby's feet rather than spanking baby - to help them breathe. Tie off the umbilical cord to stop blood flow between mom and baby, but don't cut it unless you've clamped it in two places and cut in between those. You can use a shoestring, hair clip, elastic, clothespin, strip of cloth, or even tie a knot in the cord if you have nothing available.
Overdosing on vitamins:
Kids can die from iron overdose - from taking too many children's vitamins. Many kids think they're candy and may eat them in large quantities. Don't call the vitamins candy when trying to get kids to take them! Don't let kids keep the bottle of vitamins in their room. Instead, dispense vitamins to child one a day and keep the bottle out of reach. Call poison control if you think your child has taken too many. You only have about 4 hours to do kelation to prevent iron from being absorbed and killing child if they have taken too many. Make sure grandparents put their medications out of reach as many children die from drug overdose when visiting grandparents.
The following info. is from "Oprah", based on the Lifetime show "What Should You Do". I never watch stuff like this, and it's just a coincidence that I ended up seeing it, so I'm going to share what I learned. God, I hope none of you end up in such a situation, but maybe it will help someone.
If your car plunges into a river or lake:
To get out.. roll down window ASAP. Electric windows should still work if you're floating. Break window if you can't open it. If the car sinks and you can't get the window open, wait until the car is full of water up to your neck - because then the pressure inside and outside the car will be almost equal and you'll have better chance of being able to open the door. Then release seat belt, open the door and get out. Swim to the surface as quickly as possible.
If you're car-jacked and taken hostage:
Don't let the attacker take you to second location - because that is where they will most likely try rape or kill you in a place of greater privacy. Struggle sooner. Escape as soon as possible. If you're put into the trunk, realize there is a trunk release inside. Older cars have the release on a cable. Under the mat is usually a depression with a catch you can release. You can also pull wires to disconnect rear lights - which a cop might notice. Use anything to break out the rear lights and throw things out the opening, stick your fingers/hand out and hope someone will notice. If you ever see a hand sticking out of a trunk, or see the rear lights suddently break, call 911 and note the license plate and car make/model.
If you're in a hostage situation:
Think as rationally as possible. Make a plan. If you are pretty sure they won't be letting you go and intend to kill, do anything you can to get out. Take attacker by surprise. Go for a low tackle. Use anything you can find as a weapon. If you get them to the ground, press knee into back of their neck. Go for the eyes.
To avoid a rape situation:
Avoid going up to groups of strangers alone, especially groups of men drinking. Fight back as soon as you sense something is wrong. Draw attention to yourself. Disable attacker.. go for the eyes so you can get away. Don't run in a straight line if he has a gun. Oh yes, and if you're actually around their exposed genitals, grab the balls and squeeze for dear life.
If you have to deliver your own baby:
Take the head and gently pull out.. Make sure you or someone catches the baby. Use dry clean cloth to wipe fluid from baby's face - mouth and nose. Hold baby on their stomach and gently rub up and down the spine and/or lightly flick the bottom of baby's feet rather than spanking baby - to help them breathe. Tie off the umbilical cord to stop blood flow between mom and baby, but don't cut it unless you've clamped it in two places and cut in between those. You can use a shoestring, hair clip, elastic, clothespin, strip of cloth, or even tie a knot in the cord if you have nothing available.
Overdosing on vitamins:
Kids can die from iron overdose - from taking too many children's vitamins. Many kids think they're candy and may eat them in large quantities. Don't call the vitamins candy when trying to get kids to take them! Don't let kids keep the bottle of vitamins in their room. Instead, dispense vitamins to child one a day and keep the bottle out of reach. Call poison control if you think your child has taken too many. You only have about 4 hours to do kelation to prevent iron from being absorbed and killing child if they have taken too many. Make sure grandparents put their medications out of reach as many children die from drug overdose when visiting grandparents.