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Chest compressions simulate a natural heartbeat, which pushes blood through the body, and rescue breaths simulate natural breathing, bringing oxygen into your lungs to transfer to the blood circulating the body.

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How many chest compression cycles before you switch during two person cpr?

After 5 cycles


What to do if the first two breathing attemps during CPR fail?

Re-position the head (tilt back further) and try again. If breaths still do not go in, perform the modified CPR process for chocking.


Which ribs normally break during CPR?

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.


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 two things does and aed do?

An AED does two things: 1. Analyze the heart rhythm 2. If necessary- prompt the AED to deliver shock to the heart. (Shocks attempt to restart the heart). Source- I am going though CPR training and I recently learned this


what are the two ways of opening the airway on an unconscious victim?

The head tilt and the jaw thrust are two methods that can be used to open the airway during CPR.


What is the ratio for 1 man CPR?

CPR ratio is 30 compressions, 2 breaths.


How can I learn CPR certification the cheapest?

Online CPR Training & Certification American Academy of CPR & First Aid, Inc. provides online first aid and CPR training courses created by team of authorized U.S board certified and licensed medical doctors. Get two years CPR Certificate for only $14.99


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How many people in an office of 13 is required to know CPR?

Ideally there would be two people in an office of 13 that would know CPR; but this is not a requirement.


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 does it cost to take a cpr certification class?

There are different levels and specifications of CPR training. CPR training classes provided by the American Red Cross cost around $45. The certification needs to be renewed every two years.

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