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What is the landmark for chest compressions?
On the sternum, just below an imaginary line across the nipples.
What organ is below the xiphoid process?
liver
What organ is located just below the xiphoid process?
liver
When performing c.p.r. what is the name of the place that one applies pushes below the rib cage?
The bone at the intersection of the rib cages is the xiphoid process; it is critical this bone is not pushed on during CPR. The hand position is to be on the sternum, above or superior to the xiphoid process in the middle of the sternum.
When giving CPR what bone is the landmark for chest compressions?
Don't bother, it's too much hassle. November 2005Resuscitation Council guidelines say to just put your hands in the centre of the chest in line with the nipples. The bony landmark that was used to locate the hand position in CPR is the xiphoid process.
Why is your xiphoid process swollen?
causes of swollen xiphoid process
What Xiphoid process cause pain and discomfort?
why do i get pains in xiphoid process
What are the three fusion bones that connect to the sternum?
Manubrium, body and xiphoid process
Why xiphoid process is known of landmark for CPR?
To locate, and not push onto the xiphoid process so that it breaks and injures the liver.
The process tip of the breast bone?
Xiphoid process
What does the term xiphoid mean literally and to what sternal feature does it apply?
sward-shaped, to the xiphoid process
What is the body part below the chest?
The word that means 'above the sternum' is suprasternal. The sternum is also known as the breastbone and is located in the center of the chest.
