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When would you start chest compression's in an unresponsive victim?
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∙ 11y ago
That depends...if you happen upon an unresponsive victim, you need to check to see if they are breathing and if they have a pulse first. Look, listen, and feel for 10-15 seconds. If they are pulseless and apneic (not breathing) you should perform chest compressions and rescue breathing immediately, at a ratio of 30 compressions to 2 breaths, @ 100 compressions/minute. If they do have a pulse, but are apneic, perform rescue breathing only, @ 1 breath every 5 seconds.
If you are alone and happen upon an "un-witnessed" collapse and you don't know how long they've been down, do CPR for 2 minutes, and then try to go for help. If the collapse is "witnessed", call for help first, then begin CPR.
Source: Emergency Medical Technician
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 14y agoBefore beginning external chest compressions on an unresponsive victim you should confirm there are no signs of life.
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∙ 14y agoConfirm there are no signs of life (for 10 seconds) before commencing CPR.
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∙ 11y agoAfter checking carotid pulse of the victim and find the pulse is absent
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How do you know when to start cycles of chest compression with breaths for an adult?
CPR is performed when there is no heart beat. If no circulation, start with 2 breathes and then 20 rapid chest compressions. Continue to do this until the victim recovers, or the Paramedics arrive, or you are too exhausted to continue.
Do you have to check for pulse before doing chest compressions?
Yes. A person can be unresponsive and still have a pulse. Chest compressions should only be done on someone who does not have a pulse. * However, one should not look for a pulse for longer than 10 seconds, so as not to waste time. If no pulse is found after 10 seconds, start chest compressions immediately. * the only exception to this rule is that CPR can be done on an infant or child whose heart rate is less than 60. This is usually done only by health care providers or those certified in PALS.
How would you be able to tell ifs victim was not breathing?
Watch the victim's chest for 15 seconds or more. If the chest rises - the victim is breathing. If not - start artificial respiration.
Should one start chest compressions CPR on a person who passes out after unsuccessful attempts at Heimlich?
Chest compressions are for cardiac problems, to maintain some blood circulation. The Heimlich Maneuver is for a blocked airway. If the person has a blocked airway and Heimlich did not clear it, chest compressions are not going to help. Find other ways to clear the airway.
What should you do after the aed deliders a shock?
check pulse no pulse start cpr
How do you knowwhen to start cycles of chest compressions with breaths for an adult?
look listen and feel for 10 seconds, can you feel a carottid pulse? cant you see rise and fall of the chest? can you feel air entry? if not 30 chest compressions to 2 breaths
How many breaths should you start with in mouth to mouth?
Call 911. Breathe for 30 seconds then do chest compressions. Repeat
How do you start a mouth to mouth resuscitation?
Make sure the scene is safe. Activate EMS system. Check for pulse. No Pulse = chest compressions required. Breath into mouth twice, each breath over one second after a cycle of 30 chest compressions. Repeat.
Do you start with compressions or breaths when the AED isn't needed?
Start CPR with compressions.
When beginning mouth to mouth respiration you should start with?
When beginning mouth to mouth respiration, you should start by assessing the victim with the ABC's (Airway-tilting the victim's head back to ensure open airway, Breathing-make sure that the victim's chest is going up and down that means the victim is breathing, Circulation- check the victim's pulse) If the victim is not breathing, skip checking the pulse and start CPR. First, give the victim two breaths. Breath in and out when giving the breaths just as you would when you breath regularly. Then, start giving the victim CPR pumps or whatever you call it when you pump the victim's chest. This is all I can tell you- I am a lifeguard and if you want to know all about CPR you need to be properly taught. :)
What the method of CPR?
pull his ear and ask if he can hear you bend over the victim for signs of breathing clear anything in his mouth clamp his nose with two fingers, cover his mouth with yours. & blow air into his lungs,making his chest rise. do this twice. then start compressions. 30 compressions. two breaths. 4 sessions. check carotid artery for pulse. if none, continue procedure.
Can you do CPR on a person if an object is in their mouth?
Yes you can still do chest compressions. Sometimes when someone is choking and the Heimlich doesn't work, then you will start CPR and it will or can remove the lodge object from there mouth or throat.
