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Bruising on the chest, broken xiphoid process, broken ribs

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By pressing too hard you can cause a sore chest, broken ribs or a collapsed lung.

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There is little danger in performing CPR. To protect yourself, always use a breathing barrier.

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What is the preferred method of performing one rescuer CPR on a child?

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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).


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.


How are the conditions for performing CPR recognized?

Conditions for performing CPR vary slightly from Adult to Children/Infant. Both are termed no signs of life. When no signs of life are present, CPR is initiated. Adult: Tip head & check for breathing & chest rising & falling (called look, listen, feel) for 10 seconds. If no signs of life are present, give 2 breaths and start performing CPR. Infant & Child: Same starting as an Adult; look listen & feel for breathing for 10 seconds. If no breathing, give 2 breaths. Then do a pulse / breathing check for 10 seconds. If no pulse and no breathing (signs of life), start performing CPR. CPR for Adult, Child, Infant is 30 compressions / 2 breaths. Always remember to have someone call EMS; even if you need to make the call yourself.


The ratio of comperssions to breaths when performing adults CPR is?

CPR ratio is 30 compressions to 2 breaths.


Why did 911 operator know to put Michael on floor for proper CPR and doctor present had him on bed?

Only the doctor in question knows why he was performing CPR on a bed. The 911 operator would have advised that CPR be performed on the floor because most beds are not sturdy enough for the compressions to have any effect; CPR must be performed on a hard surface to be effective.


You are alone and you find an infant who is not responsive. You begin the steps of CPR. When should you activate your emergency response system?

Activate your emergency response system after performing CPR for 1 minute.


How can you keep from getting into legal trouble during CPR?

You can't get into any legal trouble for performing CPR on a person


Can one get sick by giving someone CPR after they have been dead for hours?

It is possible to get sick by performing CPR on someone, especially when doing rescue breaths. Hands-only CPR is an alternative which involves chest compressions which reduces that risk. Also, if someone has been dead for hours, performing CPR on them would be pointless.


Do you need CPR card to use a defibrillator?

You should have an AED / CPR card so your knowledge of the AED use and performing CPR is at an adequate level. But, it isn't required.


Should you place a hand on the forehead of an infant when performing CPR?

yes