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What should you do if your not comfortable with your abilities to perform CPR?
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∙ 10y ago
Call 911 or the local emergency number. The dispatcher will ask if you know CPR and if you don't, the dispatcher will talk you through the procedure so you can help the patient until medical personnel arrive.
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∙ 14y ago
Wiki User
∙ 10y agoTake a CPR class.
Better answer: Overcome discomfort and perform CPR steps anyway
Missingyou Victoria
Call 911
Anonymous
Do not do anything
Anonymous
Call 911 and do chest compressions
Anonymous
Call 911
Anonymous
Nothing
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Should perform you perform CPR if you don't want to?
You should not unless it is part of your job description. If it is part of your job description, you are required to perform CPR if someone needs it.
Do you perform CPR when a dog is conscious?
No you do not perform CPR when a dog is conscious.
How many cycles of CPR should you perform on an adult in 2 minutes?
You need to do 5 cycles of CPR in about 2 minutes. 2 breaths and 30 chest compressions constitutes a cycle. Chest compressions should be at a rate of about 100 compressions per minute - doing compressions in time to 'Nelly the Elephant' will be about the right speed.
When performing CPR techniques should be used on victims up to what age?
Perform Infant CPR techniques on ages Birth to 1 year old.
If a nursing assistant is in an emergency situation but has not been trained to perform CPR should she leave?
No she should not leave. She should observe and learn; as she may be in a situation to perform CPR for some period of time until more help arrives.
How many cycles should you perform on an adult in 2 minutes?
Perform 5 cycles of CPR in 2 minutes.
Can you perform CPR on persons with pacemakers?
Yes you can perform CPR on persons with pacemakers. Follow the same procedure.
Should CPR be performed on wheezing pet?
No, do not perform CPR on a wheezing pet. The pet is wheezing due to a cold, infection or allergy; or it could be choking.
Who can perform CPR when needed?
Anyone who is properly trained or not properly trained for cardiopulmonary resuscitation can perform CPR when necessary. CPR is utilized in a life-and-death situation.
When you perform CPR you are providing what what and what to the heart and brain?
When you perform CPR, you provide blood, oxygen, and life to the heart and brain.
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.
When should you give a rescue breath instead of CPR?
If there is a pulse, then perform rescue breathing only.
