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Who has to start CPR?
If you are CPR certified, you should have someone call 911 while you start CPR. If you are not CPR certified, find someone around you that is.
Do you need to know CPR to babysit?
You don't have to know CPR to baybsit; however, it would be a very good thing if you do know how to perform CPR. Also, many parents would prefer someone who is trained in CPR to babysit their children over someone who is not trained in CPR.
When shouls CPR be used?
CPR should be used if someone is unconscious and cannot breathe.
Will CPR or Defibrillation work on someone with a mechanical Mitral Valve?
Yes, CPR and defribrillation will work on someone with a mechanical mitral valve.
Can one get sick by giving someone CPR after they have been dead for hours?
It is possible to get sick by performing CPR on someone, especially when doing rescue breaths. Hands-only CPR is an alternative which involves chest compressions which reduces that risk. Also, if someone has been dead for hours, performing CPR on them would be pointless.
When is CPR required?
When someone is not breathing and does not have a pulse
Is CPR performed any differently if patient has a defibrillator?
No, CPR isn't performed any differently if patient has a defibrillator.
For giving CPR an adult is defined as someone over the age of?
For giving CPR, an adult is defined as someone over the age of 12 by the American Red Cross.
Do you have to start CPR if the person is already cold with fixed pupils?
Can't hurt to try.
First aid - How do you treat someone with no heartbeat?
With CPR
What will I learn in CPR classes and why is that important?
In CPR class you will learn how to resuscitate an individual who has stopped breathing. It is extremely important because proper CPR can save someone's life.
How often should you stop and check for signs of life in adult CPR?
Do not stop CPR to check for signs of life in Adult CPR. Continue CPR until help (EMS) arrives or someone takes over.
