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CPR
CPR, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, is a technique combining cycles of chest compressions and rescue breaths to oxygenate and circulate blood to maintain life. Ask and answer questions regarding the CPR techniques, training and history.
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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.
Professional rescuers should stop care if?
i am a firefighter/emt and we no longer do mouth to mouth for the breath process we use mouth apparatis safer and more effective
Is it proper to do bagging while doing chest compression?
Yes; if you are doing compressions breaths should be given as well.
Was a CPR giver paralyzed after ingesting what the victim choked on?
you don't give CPR to someone who is choking. that is called the heimlich manuver where you stand behind them and pull your fist and hand into stomach to force out object. CPR is used when there are heart prolems (ie. heart attack, cardiac arrest, carteroid failing)
What is the compression to ventilation rate for an adult?
Adults over the age of 18+ - 12 to 20 breaths per minute
What closes when an infant tilt their head too far back?
For children 8 years old to just over 1 year you only tilt the head back 2/3 the way back but to make that easier to establish how far that actually is go all the way back and then forward.
With infants you really don't move the head very much at all if they are on a firm flat surface as the airway is mostly open.
Can you give CPR in the water?
No, you can't give CPR in the water. You must be on a hard flat surface.
What is CPR according to 2010 guidelines?
No breaths, chest compression only with the rhythm of Staying alive.
Why is it better to do chest compressions faster?
By pushing in the middle of the chest, you can circulate oxygenated blood through the body of someone in cardiac arrest. This keeps the brain and other organs alive until the heart can be restarted with a defibrillator. Thus CCP is too low for the chest compressions to produce adequate blood flow.
Do you keep the person comfortable if they are in shock?
For shock; yes keep them comfortable along with maintain normal body temperature, control any bleeding, if possible elevate legs 12 inches, reassure victim, splint any dislocations or breaks, and give O2 if you are trained & it is available.
What is the first thing you should do when preparing an AED for use?
The first thing you should do when preparing an AED for use is to turn it on. Some AED's will turn on when they are opened, or you will have to push a button to turn it on. Once the AED is on, the AED will give instructions on what to do next.
Listen for breaths from the nose and mouth of the victim. Remember: Look, Listen, and Feel.
Do you check for a pulse in an unresponsive choking patient?
If the patient is choking, the first priority is to clear the airway, not check the pulse. The airway should be cleared first, and then once the rescue breaths go in, check for a pulse.
Is firstaidweb a reliable website for becoming CPR certified?
It probably is if you are looking for a CPR class for your personal benefit. If it is for a job (ski patrol, EMT, CNA) you will need a class where you actually practice on a mannequin; for example the ARC or AHA.
Would you perform resuscitation if a casualty is breathing abnormally?
You tilt the head back and chin up. Then you use the 2-finger sweep in the victim's mouth to clear any blockage. Then you proceed normally.
Does the AED shock automatically?
No. It will check for a pulse, then, if nessecary, will let you push a button to administer the shock. When administering the shock, make sure that no one is touching the person.
What is the pro and cons of CPR?
pros: saves the persons life (most of the time)
cons: breaks the persons ribs
and you have to give mouth to mouth....
Who is the model with pregate per me on his chest?
The model with "Pregate per Me" (which translates to "Pray for Me" in English) tattooed on his chest is often identified as the late American rapper and singer XXXTentacion. He was known for his unique style and emotional music, and this tattoo reflected his personal struggles and beliefs. XXXTentacion gained significant popularity and a devoted fanbase before his untimely death in 2018.
How do you give mouth to mouth underwater?
Same as you do above water except it is a lot harder: Tilt the head back or jaw-thrust to establish an airway, take a breath (off your regulator, snorkle, or raise your head out of the water), pinch the victim's nose and blow your breath into the victim watching for the chest to rise. If the chest doesn't rise, re-establish the airway. Don't waste time getting the victim to the surface. If you are ascending from depth, allow the victim's breath to escape so as not to cause the victim's lungs to over-inflate. Try to hold the victim's regulator in his mouth when you are not giving rescue breaths during ascent in case he regains consciousness and begins breathing on his own. Control your ascent so you don't ascend faster than your smallest bubbles (1 ft/second). After you get the victim to the surface, make the victim buoyant by dropping weight or inflating the buoyancy control device. Wave your arms in the air or blow a whistle to signal that you need assistance and tow the victim to shore. If the victim is still not breathing on his own, you should try to deliver at least 4 breaths per minute while you are towing them to shore. A cold water drowning victim is not dead until he is warm and dead. If a victim recovers from drowning, he must still be checked out as soon as possible by a doctor because the water that is absorbed through the lungs can dilute the blood or cause electrolyte imbalance that can kill them hours later. You need to practice the technique under the supervision of a certified SCUBA instructor, preferably as part of a rescue diver course and you should take a first aid course. This sort of rescue can be very physically demanding.
