1.5 to 2 inches
CPR can cause complications such as broken ribs, punctured lungs, or damage to internal organs due to the force applied during chest compressions. However, the benefits of CPR in saving a life far outweigh the risks of potential injuries. It is important to perform CPR correctly and seek medical attention as soon as possible.
it is weaker
The gallbladder is inferior and lateral to the sternum.
The cranial portion of the sternum is called the manubrium. It is the top portion of the sternum that articulates with the clavicles and the first rib.
No, Cranium is around the Brain, and the sternum is the middle of your chest cavity.
Yes. When you do CPR, the sternum will sometimes crack.
He placed his hands on her sternum, and started CPR.
The bone you compress in CPR is called the sternum, which is located in the center of the chest. Compressing the sternum helps to manually pump blood through the body during CPR, providing vital circulation to the brain and other organs.
Place your hands in the middle of the chest on the sternum.
sternum
You need to locate the Sternum.
Depress the sternum 1 to 1 1/2 inches.
at the center of sternum
Use 2 or 3 fingers, on the sternum, just below the nipple line.
No, not in the xyphoid process area. Compressions need to be about in the middle of the sternum, above (superior) to the xyphoid process.
the force you use in CPR should not be too big that's why you keep the weaker hand on top as to not break ones chest , but also not too small as if enough force to push downwards about 2-4 cms .
The bone that may break is the xiphoid process.