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Q: Is CPR the same for an electrocution victim?
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How does CPR maintain cellular respiration?

CPR maintains cellular respiration the same as in normal breathing and pulse rate. CPR is mechanically breathing and circulating the blood for the victim.


Can you regularly stop in between CPR cycles to assess the response of the victim?

no you can not stopping CPR to check the victim unless he/she show a sign of life


What are the signs and symptoms of electrocution?

The victim of an electrocution will be Unconscious, in Respiratory and Cardiac Arrest and have two burn wounds, the entrance and exit wound of the electricity. =The treatment for electrocution is CPR.==It is safe to touch a patient as long as the patient is NOT connected to the power source.=


When doing CPR what should you do when the victim show no sign of circulation?

Continue CPR if no signs of circulation.


When it it appropriate to move an adult victim who needs CPR?

when an adult victim is in a dangerous environment


When is it appropriate to move an adult victim who needs CPR?

when an adult victim is in a dangerous environment


Why is barrier used for in CPR?

To prevent transmission of body fluids from victim to rescuer and from rescuer to victim.


What if victim is partially breathing?

If signs of life become visible you should check for a pulse. If the victim has no pulse, CPR should be continued. If the victim has a pulse, CPR should be ceased but you must continue to monitor the victim's vital signs.


Of a victim is unresponsive what should you do before starting CPR?

If I am not mistaken, first you should clear there air passage, then CPR.


What would it be appropriate to move an adult victim who needs CPR?

no


Can you make a defibrillator from a car battery?

NO,,,it would more than likely kill the victim by electrocution.


Do you use the same technique for chest compressions during CPR as when giving care for an obstructed airway?

In an unconscious victim you perform CPR the same for an obstructed airway as you would for regular CPR with one exception, before attempting ventilation you should look for the object in the mouth and if you see it, remove it. But never perform a blind finger sweep!