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If the stomach is increasing in size, you are likely using an advanced airway such as an EMT or Paramedic uses.
This should not be happening. It means your airway leads into the stomach, not the lungs. If you're using a Combitube, switch from your current tube to your secondary. If you're using a King or other airway, you may need to remove the tube and try again.
Beware, the victim may vomit.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 9y agoIf the stomach is increasing in size, you are likely using an advanced airway such as an EMT or Paramedic uses.
This should not be happening. It means your airway leads into the stomach, not the lungs. If you're using a Combitube, switch from your current tube to your secondary. If you're using a King or other airway, you may need to remove the tube and try again.
Beware, the victim may vomit.
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When performing CPR the casualty's stomach increases in size with each rescue breath what may this indicate?
If the stomach is increasing in size, you are likely using an advanced airway such as an EMT or Paramedic uses.This should not be happening. It means your airway leads into the stomach, not the lungs. If you're using a Combitube, switch from your current tube to your secondary. If you're using a King or other airway, you may need to remove the tube and try again.Beware, the victim may vomit.
What is the preferred method of performing one rescuer CPR on a child?
what is the preferred method for performing 1-rescuer CPR on a child
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.
The ratio of comperssions to breaths when performing adults CPR is?
CPR ratio is 30 compressions to 2 breaths.
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
What is the recommended rate for performing CPR on a victim of any age?
40
