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becase if you did not give mouth to mouth they would die
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Is mouth to mouth required for CPR?
Breathing is required for CPR. You can use a breathing barrier such as a mask; or use a bag valve mask for the breaths. Mouth to mouth, per se, is not recommended.
Can you get trench mouth or the clap by proforming CPR on an infected person?
When CPR or rescue breathing is performed, a breathing barrier is used to prevent such infections; the clap is not transferred via CPR even if a barrier is not used.
When is it necessary to give someone mouth to mouth recitation?
Give mouth to mouth resuscitation to an infant or child that isn't breathing. If an adult shows no signs of life, go directly to CPR.
You should use what if performing mouth to mouth CPR on any person?
Use a breathing barrier (referred to as a mask).
What is the purpose of rescue breathing?
When a person has stopped breathing and can not breathe on his own, rescue breathing (or Mouth-To-Mouth Resuscitation) is given to try and saved the persons live (in addition to CPR and/or defibrilation).
What are you looking for when the chest rise during CPR?
Whether or not the person is breathing. If the chest rises, they are. If it doesn't, start mouth to mouth.
What will I learn in CPR classes and why is that important?
In CPR class you will learn how to resuscitate an individual who has stopped breathing. It is extremely important because proper CPR can save someone's life.
What should you do if the AED does not deliver the shock?
Check for signs of life (breathing, pulse). If no signs of life, continue CPR.
How do you perform CPR on a lizard?
One woman saved her lizard by doing chest compressions and breathing into its mouth.
What does a cardiopulmonary resuscitation involve?
A cardiopulmonary resuscitation, or CPR, involves restoring breathing to the victim. To do this, it is common to use mouth to mouth and chest presses.
Can you get staph by giving CPR to save a life if they have staph?
If the infection wound is around the mouth area, you can be infected with staph from giving CPR. Using a breathing barrier (CPR mask) minimizes risks of transfer.
What are CABs of CPR?
CABs of CPR are: Compressions, airway, and breathing.
