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When giving CPR what bone is the landmark for chest compressions?
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∙ 12y ago
Don't bother, it's too much hassle. November 2005Resuscitation Council guidelines say to just put your hands in the centre of the chest in line with the nipples. The bony landmark that was used to locate the hand position in CPR is the xiphoid process.
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∙ 14y ago
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When you landmark during CPR compressions what bone are you trying not to break from the sternum?
You are trying not to break the xiphoid process bone.
What is xiphoid process?
Its the area between the ribs, just below the sternum (chest bone) that is used as a reference point for the best location for CPR (cardio pulminary resusicitation) compressions.
What bone is longest the chest bone or the lower leg bone?
By the 'chest bone' do you mean the sternum? And which 'lower leg bone', the tibia or the fibula? If by 'chest bone' you mean the sternum, both of the 'lower leg bones' are longer.
What is the external landmark of the larynx?
hyoid bone
What is the sternum bone?
The sternum bone is in the middle of your chest, right above your heart and lungs.
What is the function of chest bone?
it supports the chest it protects the chest it allows movement in the chest
Why a part of bone swells on chest?
In order to make space for lungs part of bone swells on chest....
What is the bone in the center of the chest between the ribs?
The bone in the center of the chest is the sternum; it is also called the breastbone.
What bony landmark is defined as a pit or socket?
A fossa is a bony landmark defined as a pit or socket.
Why do you have to break a bone during CPR?
If you are keeping a person alive by administering CPR, obviously that person might die if you stop too soon in order to take a break, however, there is a way around this problem, which is to get someone to help you, so that you can each take a break while the other person takes over, until the ambulance arrives.
What bone landmark are most often seen at around the joint?
WAN
What does it mean for a rabbit to have a pigeon chest?
A narrow chest with a protruding V-shaped chest bone.
