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Is it possible to break the xiphoid process if you fell down and your lower chest hit the bed frame?
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∙ 12y ago
it can be easily broken during CPR if the person isn't in the proper location applying pressure.
deducing from that, if someone elses weight on it, (trying NOT to break it) pressing on it can break it, then im certain that you could do it with your own weight as well. look up some anatomy pictures to make sure you've actually hit the xiphoid, and make sure that your feeling the proper area.
i have to arch my back slightly and take a wide deep breath to actually feel it (and i weigh 138, 5'10"). if it seems to move freely at all, then consult a doctor, you can puncture a lung, or any major organ nearby (heart!)
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When giving CPR what bone is the landmark for chest compressions?
Don't bother, it's too much hassle. November 2005Resuscitation Council guidelines say to just put your hands in the centre of the chest in line with the nipples. The bony landmark that was used to locate the hand position in CPR is the xiphoid process.
What is the landmark for chest compressions?
On the sternum, just below an imaginary line across the nipples.
What is the triangular bone in your chest called?
There is a Xiphoid process, but I am not sure because you must clearly define your question.
What is the body part below the chest?
The word that means 'above the sternum' is suprasternal. The sternum is also known as the breastbone and is located in the center of the chest.
Where sholud your place your hands to perform chest compressions on an adult?
An inch or two above the nipple line, dead center of the chest
Where should you place yopur hands when compressing an adults chest during CPR?
Place your hands on the middle of the chest, on the sternum. If you feel the notch (xiphoid process), move your hands up the sternum off of the notch.
Is it common for bones to stick out of the chest?
If your bones are sticking out of your chest this may mean your under weight. However in some people the lower ribs protrude or stick out. Also, the xiphoid process in the front sticks out in some people.
What is the scientific name for the chest bone end?
The end of the sternum is the xiphoid process. Xiphisternal (xiphosternal) joints are between the xiphoid process and body of the sternum. It is a primary cartilaginous joint (synchrondrosis) and these bones are united by hyaline cartilage.
What is xiphoid process?
Its the area between the ribs, just below the sternum (chest bone) that is used as a reference point for the best location for CPR (cardio pulminary resusicitation) compressions.
Are chest compressions under the ribcage?
The proper location is about two fingers width below the Xiphoid process (the peice of cartilage between the ribs.) This is more between the ribcage and not below it.
What is the Diamond shape bone in between ribs center of chest?
I think you are talking about the sternum. It has 3 parts...the Manubrium (top part), Gladiolus (body), and the Xiphoid process (bottom part).
What is another name for the sternum?
Another name for sternum could be chest or breastbone.
