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Which portion of a long bone is located nearest the midline?
The xyphoid process that is the terminal end of the sternum, should be pretty close
Why is it that the correct placement of CPR is in the lower half of the sternum?
Actually, the correct hand placement is more in the center of the sternum. You want to avoid the xyphoid process which is at the end of the sternum, if one is not present, which is common, it's even more crucial to avoid the end of the sternum for risk of compressing and puncturing vital organs such as heart, lungs, diaphragm, and liver. Hands should be placed in the center of the sternum approximately at the nipple line. You place your hands there because it's anatomically correct in relation to where the heart is, which is what you're wanting to compression to produce blood profusion.
Where should hands be placed for chest compressions?
Your hands should be placed flat, one on top of another, in the center of the chest approximately at the nipple line. Right on the sternum but never go below the sternum where the xiphoid process is, at the very end of the sternum itself.
What are the recommended point for cardiac compression?
In adult CPR, cardiac compressions should be performed approximately 2 finger widths above the xiphoid. For children, it should be performed on a line drawn between the nipples.
Where should you place yopur hands when compressing an adults chest during CPR?
Place your hands on the middle of the chest, on the sternum. If you feel the notch (xiphoid process), move your hands up the sternum off of the notch.
When should the KYC process be performed?
The KYC process should be performed before establishing a business relationship or conducting financial transactions with a customer.
When performing a chest comperssions on a child the sternum should be deressed?
Depress the sternum 1 to 1 1/2 inches.
In cardiac Compression you should Press on the what?
sternum (manubrium)
Why is the xiphoid important to CPR?
During CPR, you want to make sure that the xiphoid process is not compressed at all as it may break or dislodge and damage the liver. The compressions should be in the middle of the sternum well above the xiphoid process.
When doing CPR why should you not place hands on the xiphoid process?
Because the xiphoid process is the last section of the sternum it is easily broken off during CPR and can possibly puncture lung and/or other organs.
When should the Know Your Customer (KYC) process be performed?
The Know Your Customer (KYC) process should be performed when a business establishes a new relationship with a customer, and periodically thereafter to ensure compliance with regulations and to manage risks effectively.
When giving CPR on an adult were should the hands be placed?
Place your hands in the middle of the chest on the sternum.
