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I only know four: * Unconscious * No breathing, or extremely irregular or agonal breathing, Cheyne-Stokes respiration, etc. * No circulation ---OR--- * Obstructed airway and the victim is an infant, pregnant or obese (i.e. too large to get your hands around to perform a Heimlich manuver). Many indications exist for CPR,these include
* Dead cases,where no pulse and no breathing can be detected * Drug overdosage * Drowning * Poisoning
* Non-fatal cardiac arrhythmia
* Shocks and seizures.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 14y agoStop CPR for these circumstances: 1. The scene becomes unsafe. 2. An AED is available to use and ready to attach to patient. 3. Another responder arrives and is ready to take over CPR. 4. The patient shows signs of life. 5. You are too exhausted to continue. .
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∙ 11y agoheart attack stroke shock stop breathing
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What years was CPR reps changed?
CPR may change every 5 years, from recommendations via the emergency cardiac care committee.
In CPR what is the Correct rate for performing ventilation on adults?
Rescue breathing for Adults is only used in professional rescuer CPR. It is 1 breath every 5 seconds.
What is a cycle of CPR?
5 cycles of CPR means repeat the 30 compressions and 2 breaths 5 times.
What are three reasons that samples are used in statistics?
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5 reasons a person may be susceptible?
List 5 reason person my be susceptible
How many cycles of CPR should be executed before checking circulation?
Reevaluation is not required for adults. If movement (signs of life) are present, stop CPR and then reassess.
Is it illegal to stop preforming CPR while started?
Yes; to stop CPR once started, except for the following reasons, would be illegal. 1. The scene becomes unsafe and you have to move yourself and the patient. 2. An AED is available to use and ready to attach to patient. 3. Another responder arrives and is ready to take over CPR. 4. The patient shows signs of life. 5. You are too exhausted to continue.
Under what conditions would you not commence CPR?
You not allowed to perform CPR if: 1. There is danger to your own life 2. If a guardian of the individual will not give you permission to perform CPR 3. There is a verified DNR physician order 4. The person doesn't need CPR 5. Higher level medical personell arrive to take over and ask you to stop CPR
After starting CPR on any individual how often should recheck for the pulse?
Do a pulse check about every 2 minutes (or after 5 cycles of CPR).
Why give 5 rescue breaths first when giving CPR to children?
The current child CPR is cycles of 30 compressions to 2 breaths.
How many times do you check for signs of life during CPR?
As with adults, you do not stop CPR once you start to check for signs. The only reasons you would stop would be the following: 1. an AED is ready to use 2. another equally/better trained person can take your place performing CPR 3. the scene has become unsafe for some reason 4. the victim SHOWED signs of life 5. you become too tired to continue performing CPR
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.
