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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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Why is it important for you to remain calm during emergencies?

you should stay calm.then you make sure that the scene is safe.then you evaluate and perform CPR if needed while keeping people calm.only move the victim if the area has become unsafe.

In cpr if the airway is open and the patient was given rescue breaths and the air is not goin in?

In CPR, if the airway is open and the patient was given rescue breaths and the air is not going in, there may be something lodged in the patients throat, and the Heimlich maneuver should be performed.

What affect can rescuer fatigue have on chest compressions?

Speed, rhythm and degree of compression begin to fail.

What materials are used in the making of braided chair pads?

Braided chair pads are usually made from scraps of fabric that are sewn together to make long cords for braiding. Therefore, the materials will depend on what the crafter has on hand but are usually blends of cotton or polyester.

Why should cams be installed by an adult?

Cams should be installed by an adult, because adults tend to be more skilled than children at this kind of work. Children can be clumsy, and there is a risk of them breaking sensitive equipment such as a cam.

Is it 2 breaths for every 5 to 10 seconds for adult CPR?

No
(Not in Canada per the Red Cross courses, anyway)

For an 'average' rescuer, you should be doing 30 compressions to 2 breaths, Approx 2.5 times per minute. This would argue for 2 breaths every 24 sec or so.

For advanced rescue, even doing only breaths, the max would be 1 breath every 5-6 sec.

Do dead animals respire?

There may be a short period of the body's nervous responses, appearing to be inhalation and exhalation; but sadly, no. This fact is what makes the attempt at CPR, ASAP, so important.

Do you continue compression after shocking a victim?

Yes, after delivering a shock with an automated external defibrillator (AED) to a victim in cardiac arrest, you should immediately resume chest compressions. This is crucial because compressions help maintain blood flow to vital organs until the heart can be reset by the shock. Continue the cycle of compressions and using the AED as needed until emergency medical services arrive or the victim shows signs of recovery.

What does CPR mean in Wildlands CPR?

circulation, palpation, respiration

How can you determine if someone is providing adequate chest compressions?

While performing CPR, have another person feel for the carotid pulse to confirm compressions are working.

Can CPR cause harm to a person who's heart is beating normally?

No, it is a first response for a non beating heart. it's like saying can adding oxygen to a rooom harm your breathing.

When should a rescuer deliver a shock with aed?

An automated external defibrillator (AED) should be used when the patient has cardiac arrest. This is when the heart suddenly stops beating; the AED will distribute a shock to the heart to try to get it beating again.

What episode does zoro give luffy CPR?

Genzo gave Luffy CPR in episode 39 and 40 also Nojiko resumed CPR on Luffy in episode 40.

What does AVPU mean in first aid?

AVPU refers to a patient's Level of Consciousness (or LOC)

A - Alert - the patient is alert, able to communicate and responsive

V - Verbal - the patient only responds to you when you speak to them

P - Pain - The patient only responds when you apply a painful stimulus (such as pinching the trapezius muscle)

U - No response at all. The patient is unconscious (or dead)

How do you perform CPR on a person with a punctured lung?

Cover the wound with gloved hand, have second person place occlusive dressing (if no occlusive dressing, use a piece of plastic like zip lock bag or a wrapper from firstaid kit, etc) and tape it over the wound on three sides leaving the bottom open for drainage. Perform CPR as normal.

Can you break a 11mos old baby's ribs doing CPR?

Yes when doing CPR for an infant only use 2 fingers.

Can you give your self CPR?

No, most of the time when CPR is required the person is unconscious and therefore is unable to give CPR to themselves. A person can give themselves a modified version of the Heimlich maneuver though.

Who performs an orchiopexy in an infant or small child?

A pediatric surgeon or pediatric urologist is the specialist most likely to perform an orchiopexy in an infant or small child

Why should you round only at the final answer when performing a sequence of calculations?

If you round half way through the question, or at any point when finding the final answer, you could change the final answer from what it should be.

What is chest rise in CPR?

Chest rises in CPR during breaths of about 2 inches.

What do you do if someone if coughing because something is caught in their throat?

assist in removing the obstruction by telling him to continue coughing or assist in abdominal thrust if choking.

Can you give fish CPR?

You can't give a fish CPR.