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Q: If you have a chest wound should you elevate the legs?
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What group of trauma victims do you not elevate their legs to treat for shock?

The ones with no legs or chest wounds.


Should you elevate your legs when you are dizzy?

Lie flat on your back and use something to elevate your legs.


Why did the management of shock change to do not elevate the legs?

Elevating the legs of a shock victim is still part of the current way of managing the condition. The only circumstances that you should not elevate legs would be an unsplinted broken leg, a head injury, or an abdominal injury.


What should you do in case of shock?

Lay the patient down, elevate the legs, keep the patient warm.


How high should you elevate the casualtys lower extremeties legs and feet when treating for shock?

8-12 inches


How high should you elevate the casuaulty lower extremeties legs and feet when treating for shock?

8 to 12 inches


How long should you elevate your legs during the rice technique?

15 to 20 mins, or longer if u can keep at it.


How long should you elevate the casualty's lower extremities legs and feet when treating for shock?

8 to 12 inches


What does having an individual lie down and elevate his or her legs after breaking a bone intended to do?

Having an individual lie down and elevate his or her legs after breaking a bone is intended to


What is an appropriate treatment for a deep bleeding wound?

First you are going to want to have someone push one a pressure point. They are under your armpits and under your legs. Then you want to get someone to call 911. After that get gaus on it. You are going to want to reapply it when there is to much blood on it.


Does your chest have to touch your legs when you do a wolf jump?

It isn't mandatory for your chest to touch your legs but it is much more effective and you will score more highly.


Is it ok to do chest and biceps the same day?

Yes that's fine; it can be good to to antagonist muscles together.