Stupid is as stupid does

My mom passed away on 8/21/2012.

Basic story: my brother (who lives with her temporarily since he was "evicted" from his home by the judge in the initial hearing in his divorce) comes home late from work. They've been doing a lot of OT lately, working on a big project.

He arrives at the house after 10:30 pm. My mother is unconscious and unresponsive on the floor. Brother calls 911 and they walk him through CPR.

(folks - get certified regularly in CPR. It does not hurt a thing!)

After a while, the EMTs arrive.

EMT: "What are you doing???"
(incredulous voice)

Brother: "CPR!"

EMT: "Why?"

Brother: "My mother is dying, you idiot!"

It turned out she was dead already, and had been for several hours. But there was no way for that EMT to tell within a split-second upon entering the room.


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