Maybe it was just so that when Michael was revived, no one would complain that Sawyer's attempts wouldn't have worked. But, did anyone else notice that Sawyer knew the correct way to perform CPR? I mean, the only thing he didn't do was check for a pulse, call for help, and clear the airway- but since he was there when he went into the water, they were alone, and he had pulled him from the water himself, he wouldn't need to do those things. But, he did count from the tip of the bone, to find the proper place to compress, which is a step that people who haven't been trained, don't often know to do.

Like I said, this may mean nothing at all, but I'm just curious if others noticed this. Could it be a clue that Sawyer has had some sort of training? People who care nothing about other people don't learn how to help save their lives...

That kind of surprised me too... I didn't expect Sawyer to know CPR, but I'm not sure if that's relevant to his story or what. What I did find relevant was that Sawyer, who took at least one life, saved a life. I almost wish they'd stuck with Sawyer's backstory for that episode, since it would have been interesting to see the parallels.

That kind of surprised me too... I didn't expect Sawyer to know CPR, but I'm not sure if that's relevant to his story or what. What I did find relevant was that Sawyer, who took at least one life, saved a life. I almost wish they'd stuck with Sawyer's backstory for that episode, since it would have been interesting to see the parallels.

Yeah, I hadn't heard (until a few minutes ago on another thread here) that it was originally to be a "Sawyer flashback" episode. That would have made more sense to me. There was a few times when Sawyer did or said something that I thought looked to be leading to a flashback onto why he would act that way. Oh well. Michael is not one of my favorite characters, only because he is so angry 99% if the time. So, I'm suspecting ( and hoping) that there is a WHOLE LOT more to Michael and Walt's story, that will make a huge difference into how I view his character. Otherwise the whole thing with his ex wanting to convince him to relinquish his parental rights with no real reason other than that she could "give him more" is just really creepy and unlikeable. :(

actually he didnt do it correctly, at first he just punched his chest, thats not what u do first. then he went to cpr motions which is also not correct. the first thing u do after those breif steps that som1 else mentioned like clear the airway and call 4 help, is breathe into their mouth first, then u go to to cpr motions on the chest/ stomach, so he wasnt right.

and to add, i am 100% positive that this has nothing else to do with the rest of the show, and i dont even think it will be mentioned by sawyer to michael at all, so whats the point of this topic

All I remember from CPR training in seventh grade is to place my palm at the base of the sternum and pump away a few times --> pinch the nose and blow a couple times --> repeat both steps a couple times. That's all Sawyer did. I figure he made it through seventh grade. Another nitpicky topic.

As for calling for help--obviously you would skip that step if you were out floating in the middle of the ocean on a raft.

Haven't you noticed. EVERYONE on TV knows CPR. And their efforts ALWAYS save the person in need of help. Even though in the real world I'm sure the success rate is very low.

Haven't you noticed. EVERYONE on TV knows CPR. And their efforts ALWAYS save the person in need of help. Even though in the real world I'm sure the success rate is very low.

I think they are trying to encourage people to learn CPR.

I think they are trying to encourage people to learn CPR.

Ha, Ha I agree.

Another nitpicky topic.

And you yet you responded and kept it going... ;)

actually he didnt do it correctly, at first he just punched his chest, thats not what u do first. then he went to cpr motions which is also not correct. the first thing u do after those breif steps that som1 else mentioned like clear the airway and call 4 help, is breathe into their mouth first, then u go to to cpr motions on the chest/ stomach, so he wasnt right.

and to add, i am 100% positive that this has nothing else to do with the rest of the show, and i dont even think it will be mentioned by sawyer to michael at all, so whats the point of this topic

Yeah, but like we already said, this is TV. And you can't expect the show to get everything precisely correct.

And to answer your question, this topic would be significant if Sawyer had correctly performed CPR, because why would he have learned to do that. Then again, I don't remember how to correctly perform CPR, so I'm not much help in that department. :biggrin:

I notised that too, he knew CPR better than Boone...but than again, I think I know CPR better than Boone...

It was cool to see him saving Micheal's life ("I'm no hero, Mikey": Well, you are now! :biggrin: ) but I'm pretty sure the way he was doing it would get you no where in real life since his elbows were bent (it's hard to get enough force to compress the rib cage with bent elbows, and with a shoulder wound, it would be even harder). But who cares about real life anyway. ;)

This thread is soo funny...the only thing i ever remember about CPR training ( and i have to get it done every 2 years) is to tilt the head back so the airway is straight....Sawyer didnt do that!!! I know......Just thought it was funny that everyone was putting their 2 cents in so i did too!

I'm sorry, I think it has something to do with the "I'm no hero" remark. I also took CPR classes many years ago and couldn't tell you how to do it to save my own life!!

I think the technique has nothing to do with the story, it is that he performed it at all.

Another very surprising thing to me was him digging that bullet out of his own arm!! That didn't seem very Sawyerish either! There's more to this man than meets the eye!!

GL :coolorng:

I agree. Sawyer doesnt seem the type to start ripping bullets out of his arm. Talk about excruciating pain anyway!!!

But, did anyone else notice that Sawyer knew the correct way to perform CPR?
He made a great many mistakes. The one I caught right off the bat was 15:2. Made it stand out even more since he clearly did get some things right.