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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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Name the 4 differences between adult CPR and child CPR?
The basic steps for adult and child CPR are exactly the same. Within the steps, the following are different:
- Do not tip the head of a child as far as an adult
- Do not breathe out as much air for a child
- Do not compress the chest as far down for a child
- Perform 2 minutes of CPR before activating the EMS if you are alone for a child
During CPR which bone can be broken in the sternum area?
The bone that may break is the xiphoid process.
Different between heimlich maneuver and CPR?
the heimlich maneuver is performed to remove an object logged in a persons air way. CPR is performed when the person is not breathing, and not responding
What to do next after have been begin the CPR cycle?
Help already should have been called, so you continue CPR until EMS arrives, the patient shows signs of life, or you are too exhausted to continue.
Whether muscles get paralyzed on electric shock?
Muscles do not get paralyzed on electric shock from the AED.
In theory blood is compressible; however, for many instances it can be assumed incompressible.
Why is barrier used for in CPR?
To prevent transmission of body fluids from victim to rescuer and from rescuer to victim.
CPR doesn't have to break any bones.
But heart compressions have to be done with some force, and might crack a rib or two.
What is synchronized cardioversion and when is it used?
Basically synchronized cardioversion is shocking at a particular point in the sinus rhythm. It is used for supraventricular tachycardia and atrial fibrillation / flutter. These are rhythms the AED is not programmed to shock; recall AED shocks for VF and VT. See the related link.
Which agencies offer CPR courses?
Thankfully there are a great number of places an individual can go to in order to learn how to perform CPR. The American Heart Association, Red Cross, and county level First Aid centers offer to teach anyone how to correctly perform CPR. Such classes or workshops are almost always free and those that do charge are typically donating the funds to volunteering aid workers.
Who came up with the idea of using CPR to save lives?
A man named Jacob Peliton came up with this idea. Dr. Pete Safar is generally credited with coming up with the idea of using CPR to safe lives.
Should CPR be performed on wheezing pet?
No, do not perform CPR on a wheezing pet. The pet is wheezing due to a cold, infection or allergy; or it could be choking.
When giving CPR to an infant do you compress the chest at a 45-degree angle?
No; compress at 90 degree angle to chest.
Why do you need to keep learning CPR?
In cases of drowning, electrocution, sudden trauma, etc. the cardiovascular or pulmonary systems may shut down, but can be easily restarted, using CPR. If you can restart them fast, it's possible to do so with no residual damage. If you can't, permanent damage and then death follows. Kids are exposed to many of the same dangers as adults, and through CPR may be able to save the life of one of their playmates or family members by quick response.
When giving child CPR how many inches do you compress the chest?
1 - 1½ inches for a child, ½ to 1 inch for an infant.
What does it mean to indicate no shock on aed?
It either means the person does not have a shockable rhythm (V-Tach or V-Fib) or the person has a heartbeat and doesn't need a shock.
CPR - child 1 to 8 years old - series?
1. Check for responsiveness. Shake or tap the child gently. See if the child moves or makes a noise. Shout, "Are you OK?"
2. If there is no response, shout for help. Send someone to call 911 and retrieve an automated external defibrillator (AED) if one is available. Do not leave the child alone to call 911 and retrieve an AED until you have performed CPR for about 2 minutes.
3. Carefully place the child on their back. If there is a chance the child has a spinal injury, two people should move the child to prevent the head and neck from twisting.
Chest compressions4. Perform chest compressions:
- Place the heel of one hand on the breastbone -- just below the nipples. Make sure your heel is not at the very end of the breastbone.
- Keep your other hand on the child's forehead, keeping the head tilted back.
- Press down on the child's chest so that it compresses about 1/3 to 1/2 the depth of the chest.
- Give 30 chest compressions. Each time, let the chest rise completely. These compressions should be FAST and hard with no pausing. Count the 30 compressions quickly: "1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18,19,20,21,22,23,24,25,26,27,28,29,30, off."
5. Open the airway. Lift up the chin with one hand. At the same time, push down on the forehead with the other hand.
6. Look, listen, and feel for breathing. Place your ear close to the child's mouth and nose. Watch for chest movement. Feel for breath on your cheek.
7. If the child is not breathing:
- Cover the child's mouth tightly with your mouth.
- Pinch the nose closed.
- Keep the chin lifted and head tilted.
- Give two breaths. Each breath should take about a second and make the chest rise.
8. Continue CPR (30 chest compressions followed by 2 breaths, then repeat) for about 2 minutes.
9. After about 2 minutes of CPR, if the child still does not have normal breathing, coughing, or any movement, leave the child if you are alone and call 911. If an AED for children is available, use it now.
10. Repeat rescue breathing and chest compressions until the child recovers or help arrives.
If the child starts breathing again, place them in the recovery position. Periodically re-check for breathing until help arrives.
Reviewed ByReview Date: 09/02/2011
Jacob L. Heller, MD, MHA, Emergency Medicine, Virginia Mason Medical Center, Seattle, Washington, Clinic. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
Should CPR certified people give care?
The purpose for becoming CPR certified is so you can properly care for come one that is not breathing or pulseless. The time, money and effort it takes to become certified would be a waste if you do not intend to use the knowledge and skills learned to save someones life. The question of giving care if you are certified should not even enter one's mind if planing on becoming CPR certified.
When does CPR need to be started?
You need to do CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) when or if a person's heart is not beating and pumping blood - which accounts for the C (cardio) portion of CPR. Coincident with the non-pumping heart, the person will stop breathing so CPR also has a "pulmonary", i.e. involving the lungs, component where air is blown into the lungs in conjunction with the the chest compressions and/or defibrillator taking care of "cardio" part.
How long is CPR certification good for?
It depends on the certification body and level of certification. It is generally 1 or 2 years.
When performing a chest comperssions on a child the sternum should be deressed?
Depress the sternum 1 to 1 1/2 inches.
