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Cover the wound with gloved hand, have second person place occlusive dressing (if no occlusive dressing, use a piece of plastic like zip lock bag or a wrapper from firstaid kit, etc) and tape it over the wound on three sides leaving the bottom open for drainage. Perform CPR as normal.
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How should CPR be performed on a person with a punctured lung?
cpr cannot be done
How many people to perform CPR?
It only takes 1 person to perform CPR. An advanced CPR course can be taken to train you on 2-person CPR, which makes it easier and more productive than 1 person CPR.
Can CPR be done if a person has a mechanical heart valve?
Yes you can perform CPR on a person with an artificial heart valve. There is no difference on the CPR procedure with an artificial valve.
Do you do CPR if person is cyanotic?
CPR is performed only when there is no heartbeat. A person may be cyanotic (blue) for several reasons- choking, extra cold, a collapsed lung, etc. Only when there is no heartbeat do you perform CPR (Part of CPR training is checking for a heartbeat and respiration) The person MAY be choking, and need the Heimlich Maneuver, not CPR. CPR is an extreme measure- even done well, it can still cause injury (cracking ribs)
Under what conditions would you not commence CPR?
You not allowed to perform CPR if: 1. There is danger to your own life 2. If a guardian of the individual will not give you permission to perform CPR 3. There is a verified DNR physician order 4. The person doesn't need CPR 5. Higher level medical personell arrive to take over and ask you to stop CPR
Can you perform CPR with heart attack?
Execute CPR as soon as a person having a heart attack stops breathing. If you are CPR for the pro certified, the process adds a pulse check.
Why can't you do CPR on someone who is alive?
The following could happen, in the short term: broken ribs, bruised heart, heartbeat irregularities, and punctured lungs. If prolonged CPR is given on a person with a pulse, it may cause arrhythmia and possible death.
Is a person mandated to perform CPR?
A person is mandated to preform CPR if it is a part of their job responsibility (whether paid or volunteer and they are on the job. For example, I was on the Ski Patrol (unpaid) and when I was on duty I was mandated to perform CPR if required. However, if I was driving home from the Ski Patrol and there was an accident and someone needed CPR, I am not mandated to perform CPR. But, I carry a breathing barrier in my car, and I would perform CPR on someone if needed.
Can CPR be used for drug overdose?
If the person shows no signs of life from a drug overdose, yes you would perform CPR.
Do you perform CPR when a dog is conscious?
No you do not perform CPR when a dog is conscious.
Do you need to give CPR to a person who has atrial fibrilation?
No, you would not give CPR to a person with atrial fib. This condition is treated with drugs such as blood thinners or medications that regulate the heart. If however, the person stops breathing, you would then perform CPR.
Will there be any side effects to the person who CPR was preformed on even if he got pulse and respiration?
If you perform CPR on a person who is breathing and has a pulse, you would decrease the effectiveness of their own breaths & heart pumps. If a person is breathing and has a good pulse, during the check you should be able to determine the person has signs of life. In fact, if you try to perform CPR, they may resist. If the person is barley breathing and you do not determine they are breathing, better to perform CPR if in question because if the breathing is that faint, it will only be a short amount of time before they loose signs of life. The probability of a side affect of performing CPR with faint signs of life is small.
