call 911.

You can take all the CPR classes in the world but nothing will prepare you for the real deal.

This past Wednesday, I experienced the real deal. It all happened in slow motion. The patron collapsed just 10-15 feet away from me. I saw it happen - he slowly put his head down, and then fell to the ground! His head snapped back, jaw dropped open, and eyes rolled to the back of his head. Without a second thought, I had one of the part-timers call 911. I then immediately called down for a lifeguard to assist.

Did I make the right decisions? Was my course of action correct? I had such a hard time sleeping Wednesday night. I could not get the wife's voice and facial expression out of my head. The look on her face said it all - help me! somebody please help me!

I wanted to help. I wanted to do all I could to help. I know I could have done more - but what should I have done? All they teach you in class is, "Hey, hey, are you okay?" What the hell. Was I supposed to start CPR? Should I have checked his vitals before calling for help?

I can only hope the man is okay; EMS took him away.