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Yes it's very possible and quite common because compressing the chest is an unnatural movement. If a rib or two break, please do not stop CPR as this is an injury that can be repaired later, your priority is giving the patient a chance at survival.
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∙ 12y agoYou normally don't break ribs during CPR. The sounds you hear is the cartilage, just like when you pop your knuckles.
That said, it IS possible to break ribs during CPR. Breaking the ribs, while unintentional, should be the least of your worries. Bones will heal.
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∙ 11y agoIf CPR is being performed the patient is dead, whether they are injured with broken ribs, a shotgun or knife wound CPR is essentially the same. CPR continues until the patient can receive more advanced care.
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∙ 12y agoYes rib bones can crack or break during correctly administered chest compressions. CPR must be performed with vigor.
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∙ 14y agoIt isn't uncommon if the person lives its worth it
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Do doctors break your ribs during C P R?
No! If they find a need to break your ribs, they are way beyond CPR.
Can you break a 11mos old baby's ribs doing CPR?
Yes when doing CPR for an infant only use 2 fingers.
What does it feel like when you're giving CPR?
Giving CPR can be damaging. Ideally the heart is not meant to be "massaged" through the rib cage. There is a chance that you will break ribs during CPR. However, you must keep in mind that if you need to do CPR, the person is dead. ANYTHING you do can possibly help. Even though you may break a rib or two, it's better than watching someone die.
What is the name of the bone you try not to break during CPR?
The bone that you try not to break is the xiphoid process.
What bone breaks if you do the heimlich manuver wrong?
If I remember back to my first aid training you could break the ribs, you are more likely to bruise them. But if you give chest compressions during CPR you have to break the ribs by applying a lot of pressure. lfoster23's response-- thankyouu :) but i think it;s something like the hyoid bone but i wanted to make sure could that be correct?
Why is it that the dominant hand is on top of the non dominant hand during CPR?
To spread the force and attempt to prevent damage to ribs or cartilage.
What is the function of sterum?
it is what holds your ribs and it is very important part of your body because if you pass out or suffocate and they do CPR and they break the bottom tip of the sternum you will eventually die!
When you landmark during CPR compressions what bone are you trying not to break from the sternum?
You are trying not to break the xiphoid process bone.
During CPR which bone can be broken in the sternum area?
The bone that may break is the xiphoid process.
Can the improper administration of CPR force the floating ribs into the liver?
No. The xyphoid process of the sternum is more likely to be forced into the liver, instead of the floating ribs, because CPR is performed on the anterior part of the chest.
How many pounds of pressure to break your ribs?
sometimes. what i learned is that while your doing CPR if you don't push hard enough on there chest to the point you are breaking there ribs.. they can break very easy!thanks!love;Lindsay rae rae Jonas :]
Can CPR cause damage?
CPR can cause injury to a person's ribs, liver, lungs, and heart. However, these risks must be accepted if CPR is necessary to save the person's life
