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Which heart conditions should you commence CPR?
Cardiac arrest
What are the guidlines for adminering a person who is not breathing and has no pulse?
For the condition of no breathing and no pulse, immediately commence CPR.
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.
If an adult is not breathing normally what must you do 1.observe them closely 2.Commence CPR 3.Place them in to recovery Position?
If an adult is not breathing normally commence CPR.
Is CPR Recertification an American Heart stakeholder?
Yes, I would consider CPR Recertification an American Heart stakeholder.
Do you commence CPR on a person when signs of rigor mortis or lividity are present?
No, CPR should not be performed when signs of rigor mortis or lividity are present as they are indicators of post-mortem changes and cannot be reversed through CPR. It is important to confirm death before starting or continuing resuscitation efforts.
During CPR the and are stimulate?
During CPR the lungs and heart are stimulated.
How does one get started learning CPR from the American Heart Association?
One would get started learning CPR from the American Heart Association by signing up for one of their classes. Once a class is completed and passed, one would become certified in CPR.
During CPR the heart and what are stimulated?
During CPR the heart and lungs are stimulated.
Should CPR be done on a child of cold water drowning when submerged for 40 minutes?
After a pulse check for 45 seconds, if no pulse exists commence with CPR.
Where can I be CPR certified?
If you are interested in finding a CPR class, It would be a great idea to go to the American Heart Association's website and click on the "CPR & ECC" option in the top menu.
What can CPR also save victims of?
CPR is only used to revive victims whose hearts are not beating properly or have stopped altogether. The condition of heart not functioning properly is tachycardia. When all electricity in the heart has ceased, the heart is in a condition called asystole. CPR can be used to revive victims of the first condition when a defibrillator is not available. CPR must be used for the second condition. The components of CPR are used in other procedures. CPR style breaths are used in rescue breathing. Rescue Breathing is used to supply oxygen to victims whose hearts are pumping efficiently but have stopped breathing. CPR style chest compressions are used to force food out of an unconscious choking victim.
