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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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What is the proper number of cardiac compression for every 2 breath?

30 compressions per 2 breaths for 1 rescuer adult/child/infant 15 compressions per 2 breaths for 2 rescuer child/infant

When is CPR by a lay person needed?

When there is no professional with emergency medical training is on the scene, in the field (car accident, sudden collapse by somebody in a residential home, etc.) the a lay person who knows CPR would be needed,

AED gives a no shock indicated?

If no shock indicated, check for signs of life; and if none continue CPR until the AED analysis's again.

Does CPR require special tools and equipment?

Anyone can perform basic CPR on a person without any special equipment if they know how. Even if they are not trained, doing anything that may save a life is better than doing nothing that will definitely result in death.

Move an injured person only if what while giving CPR?

You should move a person during CPR only if the scene becomes unsafe.

How do you use an AED with situs inversus?

Dextrocardia Situs Inversus refers to the heart being a mirror image situated on the right side. According to the related link, "When defibrillating someone with Dextrocardia, the defibrillator pads should be placed in reverse positions. That is, instead of upper right and lower left, pads should be placed upper left and lower right.".

Info on workplace training CPR first aid?

Contact your local American Red Cross. They have a CPR/First Aid/Module programs for the workplace.

What is agonol breathing?

The correct spelling is agonal, and it is a term used to describe the respiratory rate and depth of a patient that is near death. It is characterized by slowing rate that becomes labored as the patient gasps. aka gulpy breathing. Agonal can also be used to describe a similar cardiac rhythm.

Which is a handheld device that is used to manually breathe for the patient on a temporary basis?

A bag valve mask is used to manually breathe for the patient on a temporary basis.

What if your CPR instructor taught you to call 911 before doing CPR on an unresponsive adult victim The single most important goal of this call first approach is?

Call first gets help coming as soon as possible. Call first for unconscious adult (12 years or older) or if you witness the sudden collapse of an infant or child.

Of course, if there is someone else to call 911 have them call and you immediately care for the person.

What is the compression depth Infant?

Compress the infant's chest about 1/2 to 1 inch for CPR chest compressions.

When commencing CPR how mabny breaths and compressions should you administer?

Start with 30 compressions, then 2 breaths, repeat 30:2 ratio for each CPR cycle.

Has CPR changed over the years how?

Last I heard, mouth-to-mouth is no longer necessary.

When someone is choking what is it called when you perform abdominal thrusts?

If you're doing it to them, it's called the Heimlich Manouvre. If you're doing the thrusts yourself, it's called Dancing At An Inappropriate Time; The Guy Over There Is Choking To Death.

What is the ventilation rate of Industrial Ventilation?

The ventilation rate of industrial ventilation should exceed the supply rate by 10%. There is a detailed description of these rates in the Lab Ventilation ACH Rates Standards and Guidelines manual.

A responder who is alone and witnesses a child who suddenly collapses in cardiac arrest should?

A responder who is alone and witnesses a child who suddenly collapses should follow these steps: * Call 911 or the local emergency number * Confirm scene is safe * Check for consciousness (tap and shout) * Tip the child's head & check for breathing; 10 sec max * No breathing; give 2 breaths * Check for signs of life (breathing & pulse at carotid artery); 10 sec max * ** Pulse, but not breathing give rescue breathing; 1 breath / 3 seconds ** No pulse, no breathing perform CPR; 30 compressions / 2 breaths * Continue care until help arrives

When the heart stops Brain Death will occur within?

If cardiac arrest lasts longer than three to four minutes, there usually will be generalized damage to the brain. The prompt initiation of CPR certainly makes a huge difference in ensuring that the brain gets an adequate supply of blood and oxygen.

What is full code CPR?

Code means someone is not breathing or their heart has stopped (which is not breathing as well). Full code CPR is probably a medical term for performing CPR on a patient that has coded. There is not, per se, a term for CPR that is a "full code CPR". You can take CPR for the lay person or professional.

What is the compression to rescue breath ratio for?

the guidelines for adults, children and infants is 30 chest compressions to 2 rescue breaths.

How many times has CPR been used?

There is not an agency that tracks such data. A conservative answer is in the tens of thousands times worldwide.

What are the ABC's of CPR?

Airway

Breathing

Circulation

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