The Dr. Oz Show
Airdate: November 29, 2012
Dr. Oz: J.R. Martinez Surviving The
Unthinkable
- J.R. Martinez shares his story of survival
- Dr. Oz discussed three emergency situations. Would you know what to do?
- What to do if you had an aneurysm?
- Would you know to do if you had a heart attack?
- Top five emergency preparedness items to keep on hand
Dr. Oz sits down with J.R. Martinez,
the army vet who survived a traumatic fire in Iraq and turned the
experience into an inspiration for millions. What would you do in the
case in a medical emergency? Dr. Oz takes viewers through emergency
medical situations and describes what you should do to save a life.
Do you have an emergency preparedness kit at home? Dr. Oz shares he
wants you to have on hand in case of a natural disaster.
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Dr. Oz: J.R.
Martinez Surviving The Unthinkable
Dr.
Oz read J.R. Martinez's book
Full
of Heart: My Story of Survival, Strength, and Spirit and
knew he had to talk to him. Mr. Martinez was severely burned whiled
serving in Iraq. He has turned his life into an inspirational story
that he shares with the world.
Mr.
Martinez enlisted in the Army at the age of 19 and was sent to Iraq.
The truck he was traveling in struck a bomb and both the truck and
Mr. Martinez were engulfed in flames. Three years and 33 surgeries
later, Mr. Martinez was put back together however he looked a little
different. His face and most of his body were scared.
His
healing included more than simply healing from the burns. Mr.
Martinez had to understand and learn who he had become.
When Mr. Martinez
realized he was on fire and trapped in the military truck he thought
he was going to die so much so he saw his mother receiving a flag at
his own funeral. His sister, who passed away before she he was born,
presented herself to him and said he was going to survive. She is his
guardian angel.
Growing up, Mr.
Martinez wanted to be a football player. He was handsome, had many
friends, had a great life. An injury ended his hopes to pursue
football and he made the fateful decision to join the Army.
Dr. Oz showed how
doctors saved Mr. Martinez's life with 15 skin graphs to cover the
extensive areas of his body that were severely burned. Having treated
burn victims, Dr. Oz said he understands how painful burns can be and
expressed his dismay over how Mr. Martinez lived through the pain of
that experience.
For several weeks,
Mr. Martinez said he was inconsolable and continually crying. His
mother has always been his strength and she confronted her son to
bring him out of his depression. She entered his hospital room and
told him he can't know at that moment why this happened but if he got
through the surgeries and healing he could begin to understand his
new purpose in life.
While in the
hospital, Mr. Martinez began speaking with other burn victims and saw
that he could help. He realized that he had the gift of public
speaking and turned to a veterans groups and began a mission of
sharing his story with the world as a motivational speaker.
The producers of
soap opera All My Children were looking into a story line of
an injured soldier returning to normal life. Instead of hiring an
actor to play a wounded vet they went looking for a solider with
acting experience to bring realism to the role. Mr. Martinez took a
chance and auditioned for the part.
Mr. Martinez shared
a story of meeting a young boy who was staring at him. The boy came
up to him and said “Whoa, what happened to you? You don't look
normal.” Instead of taking that moment and making it personal and
making it mean something negative about him, Mr. Martinez used humor
and turned the situation around to a positive one. He turned to the
boy and said “I was just thinking the same thing of you.” And
they laughed.
Mr. Martinez has
taken part in the new Documentary Trial
By Fire that shares the story of people across the country
whose lives have changed after traumatic burns nearly took their
lives.
While working on
All My Children, Mr. Martinez met Diana who later became his
wife. He had to fell comfortable with himself and who is grown to be.
The couple now have a young daughter who makes his life mean so much
more.
Dr. Oz asked if Mr.
Martinez knows why this happened? It's my destiny, said Mr. Martinez.
He feels his life is meant to share his story and to light a fire, so
to speak, for other people to seek out the world of opportunity that
is out there. Because he accepted what happened to him, he feels he
is a better person and he wants his life to be an inspiration to
others.
Dr. Oz: JR
Meets His Biggest Fan
Bethany was just
three years old when a pile of burning trash in her yard was blown on
to her and burned over 50% of her body.
She saw Mr.
Martinez on Season 13 of Dancing With The Stars in 2011 and
was inspired by his journey through recovery and his determination to
regain confidence in himself and go out in public and appear on TV.
She now wants to share her story and help other burn victims recover
and regain a normal life.
Mr. Martinez shared
a dance with Bethany on The Dr. Oz Show.
Dr. Oz:
Emergency Preparedness
Life can change in
an instant, as J.R. Martinez knows well. Would you know what to do if
a medial emergency unfolded in front of you? Dr. Oz shares three
common emergency situations and explains the correct way to handle
them.
Dr. Oz Emergency
Preparedness: Fainting
What would you do
if someone fainted?
A. Lift their feet
above their head
B. Shake them
gently until they wake up
C. Elevate their
head
Dr. Oz polled
today's audience and the majority answered C, but they were wrong!
The correct response if someone faints is A. Lift their feet above
their head.
Dr. Oz: Correct
Response to Fainting
- When you lay down, the blood is evenly distributed throughout the body. While standing, the blood rushes to the feet. If someone faints the best first response is to elevate the feet so that blood can move to the heart and the head.
- Check to see if they are conscience.
- Check to see if the person is breathing.
- Check their pulse.
- Call 911. Always call for help when someone faints even if the person regains conciseness and says they are fine. Fainting can be a sign of a serious medical issue and a person who has fainted should see a doctor to determine the cause and rule out possible medical concerns.
Dr. Oz Emergency
Preparedness: Bleeding
If you or someone
has a deep gash or cut that is bleeding, what should you do?
A. Immediately
clean the cut with rubbing alcohol or hydrogen peroxide
B. Apply pressure
with clean cloth
C. Run under cold
water
90% of those polled
answered B and they are correct, apply pressure with a clean cloth.
Dr. Oz: Correct
Response to Bleeding
- Find a clean towel or rag, apply pressure, and elevate above heart.
- If the blood is squirting from the cut that indicates an artery has been damaged and call 911.
- Apply a clean cloth for 5-10 minutes, if the cut is still bleeding then determine if a trip to the doctor or the ER is warranted.
- Wrap the cut with gauze wrap. If no gauze is available then use paper towels or toilet paper (then go buy gauze).
Dr. Oz Emergency
Preparedness: Seizure
If you see someone
fall to the ground begin shaking and foaming at the mouth, what do
you do?
A. Turn them on
their side
B. Find a wooden
spoon and place it under their tongue
C. Stabilize them
by holding them still
50% said A and
that's concerning to Dr. Oz because more people need to know how to
handle this situation.
Dr. Oz: Correct
Response to Seizure
- If person has seizure while sitting then get them on the ground, make sure the person is on their side so that they won't choke on any fluid that comes out.
- Do not hold the person down.
- If they have tight clothing on or a tie remove or loosen the clothing.
- Call 911.
[I would add to this response list to do your best to time the
seizure. The length of the seizure could be important for someone who
suffers from them frequently. Working in retail, there were several
occasions when people suffered from seizures in the store. One person
had epilepsy and for them, it was important to know how long the
seizure was because it helped their doctors determine if prescribed
medications were or weren't helping reduce the seizures.]
Dr. Oz: What
To Do For An Aneurysm
An aneurysm may
seem like one of the least likely medical emergency however one in 50
suffer from a seizure everyday and 60% of them are women. That's one
aneurysm occurring every 18 minutes.
Dr. Carolyn Brockington, MD, vascular
neurologist, said everyone is at risk and risks increase as we age.
Women are more at risk then men.
With a demonstration, Dr. Oz and Dr.
Brockington explained what happens with an aneurysm. A weakened blood
vessel can create a bubble along the vessel which can grow until it
bursts. Blood from that burst vessel enters the brain and that blood
in the brain is toxic.
Dr. Brokington said an aneurysm will
feel like the worst headache of your life with sudden and severe
pain. It's vital to get to hospital immediately if you suspect an
aneurysm may be occurring.
To help determine if a strong headache
is an aneurysm, Dr. Brokington detailed three key symptoms.
Dr. Oz: Aneurysm Symptom #1: Pain
Locate the source of the pain.
Typically pain resulting from an aneurysm can be above and behind the
eye. The will be searing and come on suddenly.
Dr. Oz: Aneurysm Symptom #2: Droopy
Eyelid and Enlarged Pupil
Before the massive, major pain of an
aneurysm starts, many patients say that they notice one eyelid
becoming droopy and have seen the pupil of the same eye becoming
enlarged.
Dr. Oz: Aneurysm Symptom #3:
Numbness or Weakness
Numbness or weakness that develops on
one side of the body or face is another symptom of an aneurysm. This
symptom is similar to stroke and Dr. Brokington explained that an
aneurysm is actually a type of stroke. Like a stroke, an aneurysm is
also an injury to the brain where blood flow is constricted. The
sooner you get medical treatment the greater chances of recovery and
survivability. Call 911 immediately, this is not the time to drive
yourself to the emergency room.
Dr. Oz: What
To Do For A Heart Attack
Dr. Lori
Mosca,
MD,
MPH, PhD,
is Director of Preventive Cardiology at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital
and author of Heart
to Heart: A Personal Plan for Creating a Heart - Healthy Family.
She joined Dr. Oz to discuss what to do if you suspect you're having
a heart attack as well as the most common symptoms.
Dr.
Oz Step #1 If You're Having a Heart Attack: Call
911
The
most important step is to call 911. Surprisingly, only about 50%
people who suspect they are having a heart attack call for help.
Dr.
Oz Step #2 If You're Having a Heart Attack: 325mg
Aspirin
Most
people take the aspirin before calling 911 and that's in opposite
order, says Dr. Mosca. Aspirin masks several symptoms of the heart
attack then the patient thinks it was a passing discomfort and
doesn't seek help. Their risks of death increase by leaps and bounds.
Dr.
Oz Step #3 If You're Having a Heart Attack: Lay
Down
Unlock
the door and lay down until help arrives. A surprising amount of
women try to tidy up their house, clean the dishes, and put on
make-up before help arrives. Emergency personnel doesn't care if
there are dishes in the kitchen sink or if you are in your PJ's
without make-up, they are intent on saving lives.
Dr.
Oz Heart Attack Symptoms
[On
the 10/25/12 episode of The Dr. Oz Show, guest Rosie O'Donnell
discussed, for the first time, her brush with death after suffering a
heart attack. In that episode, Dr. Oz discussed common symptoms of a
heart attack and how symptoms of a heart attack manifest differently
in men then in women.] Today, he continues that discussion and
provides even more information on how to spot and how to respond to
symptoms of a heart attack.
Dr.
Oz Heart Attack Symptom #1: Pain
Heart
attack victims report a radiating pain that can develop in different
areas from the arms to the chest as well as the back. This pain
typically happens during simple acts of picking up something light or
the common act of picking up a child.
Dr.
Mosca explained that the finger point test can help differentiate
between muscle pain and pain from a heart attack. If you can't
pinpoint the pain with one finger then it might be a heart attack.
Chest
pain is thought to be a classic sign of a heart attack and yet in
actuality chest is pressure, like a vice on the chest, is more
prevalent and the pain will last longer than a minute.
Dr.
Oz Heart Attack Symptom #2: Exhaustion
Heart
attack patients often feel a fatigue that won't go away. It's a
fatigue that is more than low energy from working too hard. Instead,
patients say they are so tired they can't get out of bed, an
overwhelming exhaustion. Over 80% of people who had a heart attack
report that they felt fatigue for 3-6 months before the actual heart
attack. Dr. Oz said that sort of exhaustion is a whispered symptom.
Dr.
Oz Heart Attack Symptom #3: Out of Breath
Even
if you haven't been exercising regularly or are out of shape, the
shortness of breath that is associated with a heart attack comes
during normal activities. It's described as not a painful type of
breathing but rather a case of not being able to catch the breath.
Dr.
Oz: Top 5 Emergency Prep Items
Life
can change in an instant, be it a medical emergency or a natural
disaster. Dr. Oz says to have these items in your home in case
disaster strikes.
Dr.
Oz Emergency Prep Item #1: Water
Purifying Tablets
Access
to clean water is essential to survival. Water purifying tablets
allow you to maintain hydration during a disaster. Widely available
at sporting good stores for about $8.
Dr.
Oz Emergency Prep Item #2: Boxes
of Milk
Boxes of milk that don't require
refrigeration until it's open can increase your available nutrition
should stores be closed after a natural disaster. Shelf-stable milk
cartons can store for 7 months or longer and are available in a
variety of dairy and dairy-free options – chocolate milk too!
Dr.
Oz Emergency Prep Item #3: Peanut
Butter
Peanut butter is an energy- and
protein-packed food that can last 2 years in the pantry. Check the
label and choose a variety that doesn't need to be refrigerated.
[With all the peanut butter recalls lately, I think I'll opt for
almond butter instead!]
Dr.
Oz Emergency Prep Item #4: Canned
Fish
Dr. Oz recommends to have on hand three
days worth of canned fish per person to provide a valuable source of
protein nutrition. Canned fish can store for four years.
Dr.
Oz Emergency Prep Item #5: Canned
Lentils
Canned lentils provide fiber and
protein for a hearty vegetarian meal and can last up to 3 years on
the pantry shelf.
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