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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 are the three most common errors of AED use?
one of them is failure to ensure the batteries are charged,
The statement is false. CPR should only begin if the patient has stopped breathing or if their heart has stopped beating. While it is likely that a choking victim has ceased breathing if they have lost consciousness, it is not an absolute indicator.
What is an automated external defibrillator?
An Automated External Defibrillator (AED) is a device that is similar to a medical defibrillator expect that is it designed to be used by the public with very little knowledge. Most people who use an AED are trained on how to use it, but it isn't always that case. On an AED, you attach the paddles to the victim, and press the "Start" button on the AED. The AED will give loud and clear instructions on what to do.
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What is the Responsibilities of ambulance in construction site?
Always make sure speed and route taken are the safest possible.
A 60-year -old patient who comes to the emergency room with shortness of breath is experiencing?
Probably is having a heart attack.
Is it required for nurses have to keep up their own CPR certification?
Yes, it is required for nurses.
What should you do before the AED analyzes the rhythm?
Before the AED analyzes the rhythm, make sure nobody (including yourself) is touching the victim. The AED may pick up the heart rhythm of the person touching the victim and not the victims heart rhythm (or lack thereof).
What is the percentage of accidents that occur near or at a home that require CPR?
Over 70% of accidents occur at a home that require CPR.
For giving CPR an adult is defined as someone over the age of?
For giving CPR, an adult is defined as someone over the age of 12 by the American Red Cross.
Provider is not a type or level of CPR. It is any institution that enters into a contract with the American Red Cross (possibly AHA; I am not sure). The CPR that the provider teaches could be lay or professional.
Cpr should be performed in the xyphoid process of the sternum?
No, not in the xyphoid process area. Compressions need to be about in the middle of the sternum, above (superior) to the xyphoid process.
What do you look for when checking for breathing in a victim?
This depends on the situation...
for example if they are unconsious, you should check to see if their chest is moving - by looking down their body at horizontal, or place your ear near to their mouth, to see if you can hear them breathing
What does it feel like when you're giving CPR?
Giving CPR can be damaging. Ideally the heart is not meant to be "massaged" through the rib cage. There is a chance that you will break ribs during CPR. However, you must keep in mind that if you need to do CPR, the person is dead. ANYTHING you do can possibly help. Even though you may break a rib or two, it's better than watching someone die.
Are there child and adult pads on an AED?
Child AED pads may not deliver enough energy, so they are not appropriate to use for an adult.
How do you perform CPR on patient who had recent heart bypass surgery?
Do not change the way you perform CPR for someone with recent heart bypass surgery.
Delivering rescue breaths to non breathing patient?
For an Adult, if there are no signs of life, immediately go to CPR. For an Infant or Child, if there is no breathing, but a pulse start rescue breathing; 1 breath every 3 seconds.
In cardiac arrest the AED defibrlillates over time?
If it is a shockable rhythm, the AED will analyze and defibrillate as needed. Continue CPR when not analyzing and/or shocking.
During two-person CPR can the compressor and ventilator change positions?
Yes the compressor and ventilator can change positions; when the person giving compressions is ready to change, he calls for 'change" on the last compression.
When is compression only CPR recommended with no ventilations?
When the rescuer is unwilling or unable to do the ventilations.
"The Canadian Red Cross recognizes that compression-only CPR is an acceptable alternative for those who are unwilling, unable, untrained, or are no longer able to perform full CPR. In some cases, compression-only CPR is the preferred method for members of the public who witness an adult suddenly collapse. The issue has recently emerged based on research published in the journal Circulation."
What should you do before you attch the AED pads to a victim?
Insure there is no pulse before you attach the pads to the victim.
