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# How large is the wound? # What type of damage has the gunshot caused? # Is there any arterial bleeding or veinous only? # How long ago was the victim shot? # How much blood has the victim already lost? # Can the bleeding be controlled? All these questions would provide different scenarios as to whether or not the victim has any chance at all of surviving the gunshot. In most cases if the victim has been shot and there is arterial damage the victim will bleed out in too short a time to allow for any resuscitation. However, if the bleeding can be controlled then it might be possible to save them. If this information cannot be determined then it is always better to ere on the side of caution and attempt CPR. If the victim is dead you aren't going to hurt them by performing CPR, however, if they stand a chance at survival CPR might be the one crucial piece in giving them enough time to get to the hospital where they can receive professional medical attention. ---- As a First responder, it is not your decision to decide whether to do CPR or not - if the patient is not breathing and has no pulse the first aider will perform CPR regardless of the injuries, (give the patient the benifit of the doubt, give them a chance of living)!
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∙ 12y agoYou would not need to perform CPR on a gunshot victim. You only do CPR if they do not have a pulse. Rescue breaths if the are not breathing.
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What is the recommended rate for performing CPR on a victim of any age?
40
What is the recommended compression rate for performing CPR on a victim of any age?
40
What is the recommended position for the victim when performing CPR?
Flat, on their back, on a level surface.
What is the recommended rate for performing chest compression for victim of all ages?
You should try and aim for at least 100 compressions per minute when doing CPR.
What is the preferred method of performing one rescuer CPR on a child?
what is the preferred method for performing 1-rescuer CPR on a child
Can you get an infectious disease performing CPR?
It is possible to get an infectious disease from performing CPR. The risk is low, but there is a risk. That is why the ARC and AHA advise the use of a breathing barrier when performing CPR (even during class practice on the mannequin).
Is CPR the same for an electrocution victim?
no
What does it do when you tilt the chin back when performing CPR?
when performing the 'head tilt, chin lift' you are opening the casualties airways;allowing for effective rescue breaths when performing CPR.
Use CPR in a sentence?
The EMT performing CPR on the patient saved his life.
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
When doing CPR what should you do when the victim show no sign of circulation?
Continue CPR if no signs of circulation.
When is it appropriate to move an adult victim who needs CPR?
when an adult victim is in a dangerous environment
