Do not start CPR if you know there is a DNR order.
You do not need any specific nursing training to work with the elderly. However, most places require cpr training.
Call 911 before you start CPR.
If you are CPR certified, you should have someone call 911 while you start CPR. If you are not CPR certified, find someone around you that is.
Start CPR; at some point you will need to control the bleeding (hopefully someone is with you to do this). If not, make a judgment call when to stop CPR & get the bleeding under control.
Yes you can. The Red Cross and American Heart Association have CPR and First Aid classes for almost every age. From Children to Elderly.
Start CPR on a child when no breathing and no pulse is confirmed.
During CPR on an elderly patient, you should check for a pulse after performing 30 chest compressions and before giving 2 rescue breaths, if you're following the standard CPR protocol. However, if you're alone and the patient is unresponsive and not breathing normally, it's generally recommended to skip the pulse check and initiate CPR immediately. Checking for a pulse can be time-consuming and may delay critical care. Always call emergency services as soon as possible.
The "C" step; it stands for circulation. If no circulation, start CPR.
No, start CPR with 30 compressions.
Start CPR with compressions.
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No; CPR starts with compressions and ends with breaths; 30 compressions : 2 breaths.