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Story of my life at work. Lesson learned, Don’t take life too seriously.

Story of my life at work. Lesson learned, Don’t take life too seriously.

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fdnyguy: That’s the danger of today.

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That’s the danger of today.

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Tobacco Smoke Enema (1750s-1810s)The tobacco enema was used to infuse tobacco smoke into a patient’s rectum for various medical purposes, primarily the resuscitation of drowning victims. A rectal tube inserted into the anus was connected to a fumigator and bellows that forced the smoke towards the rectum. The warmth of the smoke was thought to promote respiration, but doubts about the credibility of tobacco enemas led to the popular phrase “blow smoke up one’s ass.”

Tobacco Smoke Enema (1750s-1810s)
The tobacco enema was used to infuse tobacco smoke into a patient’s rectum for various medical purposes, primarily the resuscitation of drowning victims. A rectal tube inserted into the anus was connected to a fumigator and bellows that forced the smoke towards the rectum. The warmth of the smoke was thought to promote respiration, but doubts about the credibility of tobacco enemas led to the popular phrase “blow smoke up one’s ass.”

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Is it time to recert my CPR card already?? 

No?

Hmmm I think I shall recert anyways to make sure it doesn’t expire, sign me up for this class!

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