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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 stop give atropine in CPR?

to help restore a haert rythym

You are using an AED on adult victim and the AED says no shock indicated?

You then check for breathing & pulse for a maximum of 10 seconds; if no breathing & pulse immediately start CPR and continue CPR until AED re-analyzes.

What year was the AED invented?

The AED was invented in the early 1970's by Dr Arch Diack, Dr W. Stanley Welborn, and Robert Rullman.

Why do you make sure the patient is apenic pulseless before using aed?

Make sure the patient is apenic pulseless before using an AED because it takes time for the AED to analyze and you will not be giving breaths or keeping the airway open when the AED is analyzing.