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What if victim is partially breathing?
If signs of life become visible you should check for a pulse. If the victim has no pulse, CPR should be continued. If the victim has a pulse, CPR should be ceased but you must continue to monitor the victim's vital signs.
For a strok victim you should find the pulse at the?
A stroke victim should be assessed bi-laterally (both sides) If the victim is awake check the radial (wrist) and if they're unconscious check the carotid (neck). Make sure to check both the left and right side of the victim and note any differences.
When should you check for a pulse on an elderly victim?
If ever you find an elderly person who is unconscious and not showing obvious signs of life, check their pulse. It is easiest to find it by placing two fingers just below the jaw under the joint.
If you have a12 year old male victim He is not breathing but has a pulse. What should you do?
Check his airway to make sure it is not blocked. Then perform CPR.
When finding carotid artery you are looking to check adult or child victims?
When finding carotid artery, you are looking to check adult or child victim's PULSE
What pulse point should be palpated when assessing an unconscious victim?
Brachial
How often should you stop CPR to check a pulse?
Do not stop CPR to check for a pulse.
CPR What should a rescuer do once a victim who was submerged in icy cold water is pulled from the water?
Open the airway; check for signs of life / pulse for 45 seconds before administering CPR. Prevent further heat loss but don't re-warm prior to starting CPR. If no signs of life after 45 s, immediately start CPR.
Do you stop CPR when the second rescuer checks the infants pulse?
Yes you do.
What should you do after the AED has administered electrical stimulation to the victim?
If the AED has completed the shock sequence, check the pulse and breathing for 10 seconds. If no pulse and breathing, resume CPR until the AED begins the analyze cycle again.
What are the proper procedures with regard to child and infant CPR one rescuer as per of Saudi 2010 guidelines?
Establish unresponsiveness,call for help,check for effort of breathing,if no breathing,give two breaths,check pulse,then 30 chest compressions if no pulse
What to do when the victim loses consciousness?
Quickly check the pulse in her throat. If there is no pulse, then suspect a heart attack rather than choking. If she has a pulse, get help sitting the victim up and perform the Heimlich maneuver, 4 sharp pulls in a row. Repeat if nothing comes out.
