fandomhigh | First Aid, 5/30, Session 2

Elliot waited for the class to assemble and then began her lesson. A variety of handouts described the conditions she named.

"Hey. You guys did great in a tough situation last week. I was really impressed by the emergency management skills you showed."

"This week, we're getting into the nitty-gritty of emergencies affecting the respiratory system, which is how you breathe. You need to breathe so your body can convert oxygen in the air into the oxygen that fuels your body. The most common emergencies involving breathing are choking and near-drowning, but people may also stop breathing because of allergies or asthma. And then there's hyperventilation, which is usually psychosomatic. Not fun, but psychosomatic. About all you can do to stop that is try to take deep breaths."

"Today, I'm going to have you practice the Heimlich Maneuver and rescue breathing. Heimlich hurts like a bitch if you do it right -- seriously, you need to squeeze so hard you think you might break the person's ribs. So practice it on the danger-shop generated people in that room. If you know how to do it on an adult, try it on one of the babies or pregnant women."

"After that, pair up and go practice rescue breathing. You can make your own pairs for that. And, guys, there's nothing gay about it, even if you are afraid of boykissy."

"Oh, and one more thing? Last week, I didn't really do introductions, but I probably should. Tell us your name, age, any experience you have with first aid, and if there's anything weird about your physiology that I might want to know for this workshop. If you aren't comfortable saying it out loud, come see me after the session."

"And finally, the rules; one absence is totally fine. Two unexcused absences, and you get detention. So show up."

"That's it, guys. Go for it."

[OOC: OCD's up. Pretend I used the introductions thread instead of sign-in on purpose. We have 15 people in this class -- if anyone is hanging on the rescue breathing as of tomorrow morning, they'll get to work with either Elliot or one of the multipliers. Also? If your character has a truly major problem with the rescue breathing exercise, please let me know in the OOC thread.]

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"I guess I'll be the victim. Unless you want to be the victim."

"No, no, you can be the victim for now," Peter said. "I'll have a go at it after I'm done fake saving your life."

"So I guess you lie down now and pretend not to breathe."

Z laid down and played dead.

"Okay, here we go," Peter said. He pinched Z's nose, formed a seal over her mouth with his, then gave a series of breaths as instructed.

When he was done, Peter got back up and asked, "So, are you alive? And was it good for you?"

"Yep, I'm alive. And it was wonderful," she said in a flat tone. "Oh baby, oh baby. Your turn."

"Just remember, make sure the person is alive, then crack jokes," Peter said with a grin before laying down and closing his eyes.

"Okay. Can't breathe starting now. Please save me."

Z tilted Peter's head back, pinched his nose, and gave him the proper number of breaths. "Hey, you alive?" She might have forgotten to let go of his nose.

"Yes, I'm alive. Thank you," Peter said in a funny voice. Pinched nose, you see. "Now if you would be so kind, I'd like my nose back."

"Oh, oops. Sorry." Z released Peter's nose.

"Eh, I'll live," Peter said, unable to resist the easy joke.

"Then I've succeeded! Yay!"

"Well done," Peter said, standing up. "If I'm ever fake dying again, I'll call you for help first. Even before 911."

"And I promise to let go of your nose next time," Z said as she stood up, dusting off her uniform.

"I appreciate it," Peter said.

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