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Just take a CPR class from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
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Does a person require CPR if they are unresponsive but is breathing adequately?
You would only administer CPR if the person does not have a pulse or (at a slightly lower place on the chest) if you knew/believed the person was choking. Otherwise, if the person has a pulse but is not breathing, you should administer rescue breaths.
What is the percentage of accidents that occur near or at a home that require CPR?
Over 70% of accidents occur at a home that require CPR.
For which cardiac rhythm and other problems is CPR required?
The two most common heart rhythms that require CPR is ventricular tachycardia and ventricular fibrillation. Ventricular tachycardia is an extremely rapid cardiac rhythm and ventricular fibrillation is an abnormal cardiac rhythm. For an adult, if the person is unconscious and not breathing, CPR is required. There are numerous reasons an adult would be unconscious and not breathing; all require CPR.
What would alert you that the patient is unwell during CPR?
The first hint is that they require CPR.
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.
What do you do if a person needs CPR and they have no pulse?
Cpr means
Is CPR on line training as credible as the physical thing?
Generally online CPR certifications are acceptable. Some certification programs teach the class online but require an in-person skills test; these might be the best if you have no CPR experience and want to make sure you learn correctly.
Do people who know CPR have to do it?
For some, if it is work related or volunteer related (such as Ski Patrol), there is a duty to act and they must do CPR if it is warranted. If a person is not in the work setting, or their "job" does not require it, then there is no requirement to do CPR if a person needs it. All people, though, in an emergency have a moral obligation to call EMS or the emergency number to notify the proper authorities.
Can CPR be done if a person has a mechanical heart valve?
Yes you can perform CPR on a person with an artificial heart valve. There is no difference on the CPR procedure with an artificial valve.
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
What are the ratios for 1 person and 2 person CPR?
For 1-person CPR; Adult, Child, and Infant: 30 compressions : 2 breaths. For 2-person CPR; Adult is: 30 compressions : 2 breaths. For 2-person CPR; Child, and Infant: 15 compressions : 2 breaths.
How should CPR be performed on a person with a punctured lung?
cpr cannot be done
