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Why should CPR be done?
CPR should be performed if a person is unconscious and not breathing
How should CPR be performed on a person with a punctured lung?
cpr cannot be done
Can CPR done to patient who has a fractured rib?
Yes.
What is a characteristic of high-quality CPR in adults?
compressing at a depth of at least 2 inches
When should cardiopulmonary resuscitation be done?
USE CPR ON AN ADULT WHEN THEY ARE UNRESPONSIVE; ON A CHILD AND INFANT USE CPR WHEN THERE IS NO PULSE.
Can CPR be done if a person has a mechanical heart valve?
Yes you can perform CPR on a person with an artificial heart valve. There is no difference on the CPR procedure with an artificial valve.
Why does CPR have to be done on the floor?
CPR has to be done on a hard surface or else the pressure of the compression continues through the body and into the soft surface beneath (such as a bed), which has no effect on circulating blood or oxygen.
Find a co-worker who is not a professional rescuer performing CPR what do you do?
You do not need to be a professionalrescuer to perform CPR. If CPR is being done correctly, confirm 911 has been called. Ask if the person needs a rest and you take over CPR. If CPR is being done incorrectly, ask the person if you can take over CPR. If you are in a setting where you have a duty to respond or take action (as a professional rescuer), you are the more advanced person so you should assess the situation and determine what needs to be done next. Is the person doing CPR correctly? Is the scene safe? Do you need to call your headquarters? Are there any other victims? Follow your protocols.
How do you know when CPR is done wrong?
if there was an interuption when chest pumping was going on
What bone does cpr break?
CPR doesn't have to break any bones.But heart compressions have to be done with some force, and might crack a rib or two.
What time does CPR have to be done?
CPR must be performed within four to six minutes after cessation of breathing so as to prevent brain damage or death
Is CPR done on everyone the same?
The basic procedure for CPR is the same for all people, with a few modifications for infants and children to account for their smaller size
