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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

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Is it ok to practice CPR on a girls belly?

No, don't perform or practice CPR on a girls belly. It will probably cause her to regurgitate (vomit) or could damage internal organs.


Why is bad CPR good?

Not following the CPR procedure correctly could cause serious damage, even death. If it is not exactly the number of compressions and breaths recommended, it would be better than doing nothing at all. However, if the breaths are too forceful, it could cause serious damage in an infant and even in an adult; or the depth of compressions are too deep it could again causeserious damage or even death. Generally speaking, bad or incorrect CPR is NOT good.


Can improper CPR cause a lacerated liver?

Yes; improper CPR can cause a lacerated liver in infants. That is why it is important to take a CPR class and learn the proper way to perform CPR.


What time does CPR have to be done?

CPR must be performed within four to six minutes after cessation of breathing so as to prevent brain damage or death


How long do you have to do CPR before damage begins?

greater than 10 minutes


What can early CPR and defibrillation do?

CPR and early defibrillation can reduce the risk of damage to the brain from inadequate blood flow. Thus, they can increase the likelihood fo survival.


Can CPR on an infant cause bruising?

If done correctly, CPR should only cause minor bruising. Longer fingernails will increase the bruising affect. Anything other than minor bruising would be cause for finding out what happened.


When should CPR not be done?

CPR should never be performed on a healthy person because it can cause serious injury to a beating heart by interfering with normal heartbeats


Do you do CPR if person is cyanotic?

CPR is performed only when there is no heartbeat. A person may be cyanotic (blue) for several reasons- choking, extra cold, a collapsed lung, etc. Only when there is no heartbeat do you perform CPR (Part of CPR training is checking for a heartbeat and respiration) The person MAY be choking, and need the Heimlich Maneuver, not CPR. CPR is an extreme measure- even done well, it can still cause injury (cracking ribs)


Which part of the body can be broken during CPR?

CPR makes the blood flow round the body to the brain with oxygen. It basically feeds the brain with oxygen. When you give the breaths it puts oxygen into the lungs and body. When you do the compressions, you push the blood to the muscles (around the body), then draw it back to the heart. I hope that helped. :)


Do i need consent to perform the heimlich maneuver?

You do not have to be certified in CPR to try to help another. It is a good idea to be trained. You need to know when to use CPR as well as how to do it properly. Using CPR on someone who has a heartbeat can cause more damage than they already have. Plus, if you have a heartbeat but no breathing, you can use rescue breathing and save a life. Get the training.


What are after side effects of cardiopulmonary resuscitation?

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.