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When doing CPR why should you not place hands on the xiphoid process?
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∙ 14y ago
Because the xiphoid process is the last section of the sternum it is easily broken off during CPR and can possibly puncture lung and/or other organs.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 14y agoThe xiphoid process may break and when it does it will puncture the liver.
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Is the hand below the xiphoid process?
In anatomical position, the hands are indeed inferior to the xiphoid process of the sternum.
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.
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.
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
What does decontaminating your hands mean?
Dicontamination of your hands is doing a process of which your hands will become clean and not contaminated with microorganisms that may cause harm or disease in patients.
What happens if the xiphoid process breaks off?
I have been a CPR instructor for many years.If you do compresions of the xiphoid, it could lacerate the liver and the person could die.Keep your hands "high" on the chest.If the xiphoid were broken off the sterum for anyreason, accident or othewise, it could have the same results
How should you protect your hands while doing dishes?
Rubber gloves.
What should your hands be doing when hugging your bf?
they should be below the shoulders, but above the waist :D
What does it take to be a welder?
to be a welder you must have very steady hands and good eye focus also you must know what process you are doing and what the reactions of this process are
What it takes to be a welder?
to be a welder you must have very steady hands and good eye focus also you must know what process you are doing and what the reactions of this process are
What do you do when you get the manure?
you should go to the restroom when necessary and clean it with your hands. and after doing it, you wash your hands with soap and water. rub it hardly so that the dirt will go away.
Where should hands be placed for chest compressions?
Your hands should be placed flat, one on top of another, in the center of the chest approximately at the nipple line. Right on the sternum but never go below the sternum where the xiphoid process is, at the very end of the sternum itself.
