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Yes it is. CPR stands for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation. The "Cardio" means heart and "Pulmonary" means lungs.Therefore, CPR is a combination of chest compression and rescue breaths.
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==========yes first u do thirty chest compresions then two short breathes making sure that the head is back
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When giving CPR to an infant do you give cycles of 30 chest compression and 2 rescue breaths?
You are correct; 30 chest compressions and 2 rescue breaths.
What is CPR a combination of?
A combination of breaths and chest compression cycles.
What is the compression to rescue breath ratio for?
the guidelines for adults, children and infants is 30 chest compressions to 2 rescue breaths.
Why 2 rescue breaths?
For aquatic rescue, a near drowning casualty may be in the condition known as laryngospasm "a condition where the vocal cords goes into spasm to prevent water from entering the lungs". Therefore it is advisable to provide 2 successful rescue breaths before starting chest compression.
What are the counts when doing CPR?
30 chest compression then 2 breaths for an adult and 15 chest compression and 1 breath for an infant or child.
Why might the chest not rise when giving rescue breaths?
food in the mouth
Chest compression in child?
Compress the chest about 1 1/2 inches per compression.
What are signs of circulation after giving rescue breaths to infant?
Normal breathing
What should you observe when trying to determine if rescue breaths for an infant are effective?
chest rise
What should you observe when trying to determine if rescue breaths for an infant victim are?
chest rise
When a lone rescuer is administering chest compressions?
30 compressions that are done with frequency of at least 100/minute. Interupted by 2 rescue breaths
Ratio of chest compression vs ventilation?
Thirty compressions to two breaths each cycle.
