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Anyone can perform basic CPR on a person without any special equipment if they know how. Even if they are not trained, doing anything that may save a life is better than doing nothing that will definitely result in death.
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∙ 12y agoNo but EMT's have a hand pump respirator they can use since it is hard to breathe for yourself and someone else for a long time. CPR is just until such aid arrives.
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What is the percentage of accidents that occur near or at a home that require CPR?
Over 70% of accidents occur at a home that require CPR.
What would alert you that the patient is unwell during CPR?
The first hint is that they require CPR.
How do you perform effective CPR without Personal Protective Equipment available?
give hands only cpr
What does a person require to apply CPR?
Just take a CPR class from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
CPR certification by TX law?
More and more jobs require CPR certification. Any public service or health care job will require CPR certification. As a personal benefit for yourself, family, and friends you may be able to save one of their lives someday. It only takes about 4 hours to obtain CPR certification.
Can you give CPR to a frog?
Although humors, and maybe even possible, it is not suggested that you give CPR to a frog for many biohazards may exist. CPR is used for humans who require medical assistance.
What does a cpr certificate do for you?
A CPR certificate indicates you have taken CPR training and are qualified to administer cardio-pulmonary resucitation in an emergency. Some employers may require this certificate when working with children, the eldery, or the ill.
Do all employees require CPR certification in a nursing home?
Probably not all (such as the custodian), but all that deal with patient care must be CPR certified.
What jobs require CPR certification?
Jobs in or related to the health care field (Nurse, EMT, CNA, Doctor, etc), security, emergency response teams and Ski Patrol are examples of jobs that require CPR certification.
For which cardiac rhythm and other problems is CPR required?
The two most common heart rhythms that require CPR is ventricular tachycardia and ventricular fibrillation. Ventricular tachycardia is an extremely rapid cardiac rhythm and ventricular fibrillation is an abnormal cardiac rhythm. For an adult, if the person is unconscious and not breathing, CPR is required. There are numerous reasons an adult would be unconscious and not breathing; all require CPR.
What is a special entrance requirments for a nurse?
Some schools require an entrance exam but typically you have to met health requirements (immunizations and prove you have a CPR license) and usually you have to have completed a number of biology and chemistry classes before you can be accepted.
Do you agree with making CPR a high school requirements?
Yes, so long as they don't require certificated CPR training - that's not what you need when you see someone have a cardiac arrest.
