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Pacemakers actually prevent strokes from happening.
However there have been cases of pacemakers malfunctioning, leading to heart attacks. But this is very rare.
See a doctor for professional advice if you are worried.
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Can you do CPR on a patient with a pacemaker with a built in defibrillator?
r u dumb?!
Do you need to give CPR to a person who has atrial fibrilation?
No, you would not give CPR to a person with atrial fib. This condition is treated with drugs such as blood thinners or medications that regulate the heart. If however, the person stops breathing, you would then perform CPR.
Is CPR performed any differently if patient has a defibrillator?
No, CPR isn't performed any differently if patient has a defibrillator.
Can you give your self CPR?
No, most of the time when CPR is required the person is unconscious and therefore is unable to give CPR to themselves. A person can give themselves a modified version of the Heimlich maneuver though.
Under what conditions would you not commence CPR?
You not allowed to perform CPR if: 1. There is danger to your own life 2. If a guardian of the individual will not give you permission to perform CPR 3. There is a verified DNR physician order 4. The person doesn't need CPR 5. Higher level medical personell arrive to take over and ask you to stop CPR
Can defibrillator be use if a person has a pacemaker?
Yes, the pacemaker is obviously malfunctioning. Just try to not place the pad directly over the pacemaker. Typically however this is not a problem as a pacemaker is usally located near the left shoulder and the pads go on the right shoulder and left side.
How do you give a fish CPR?
It is not possible to give a fish CPR.
Can you give fish CPR?
You can't give a fish CPR.
If a person is on pacemaker will a visit to a high altitude affect him?
If a person is on pacemaker how will high altitude affect him?
How many people to perform CPR?
It only takes 1 person to perform CPR. An advanced CPR course can be taken to train you on 2-person CPR, which makes it easier and more productive than 1 person CPR.
How do you give CPR to victim?
See the related link for how to give CPR to an Adult, Child, or Infant. ECC 2005 standardized the ratio for the lay person to 30 compressions / 2 breaths for an Adult, Child, or Infant.
What do you do if a person needs CPR and they have no pulse?
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