CPR

As often as is practical and as varied as possible.

CPR has to be done on a hard surface or else the pressure of the compression continues through the body and into the soft surface beneath (such as a bed), which has no effect on circulating blood or oxygen.

No, don't perform or practice CPR on a girls belly. It will probably cause her to regurgitate (vomit) or could damage internal organs.

30 compressions to 2 breaths.

i am a firefighter/emt and we no longer do mouth to mouth for the breath process we use mouth apparatis safer and more effective

Yes; if you are doing compressions breaths should be given as well.

you don't give CPR to someone who is choking. that is called the heimlich manuver where you stand behind them and pull your fist and hand into stomach to force out object. CPR is used when there are heart prolems (ie. heart attack, cardiac arrest, carteroid failing)

Adults over the age of 18+ - 12 to 20 breaths per minute

For children 8 years old to just over 1 year you only tilt the head back 2/3 the way back but to make that easier to establish how far that actually is go all the way back and then forward.

With infants you really don't move the head very much at all if they are on a firm flat surface as the airway is mostly open.

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No, you can't give CPR in the water. You must be on a hard flat surface.

No breaths, chest compression only with the rhythm of Staying alive.

Back blows and abdominal compressions

For shock; yes keep them comfortable along with maintain normal body temperature, control any bleeding, if possible elevate legs 12 inches, reassure victim, splint any dislocations or breaks, and give O2 if you are trained & it is available.

By pushing in the middle of the chest, you can circulate oxygenated blood through the body of someone in cardiac arrest. This keeps the brain and other organs alive until the heart can be restarted with a defibrillator. Thus CCP is too low for the chest compressions to produce adequate blood flow.

The first thing you should do when preparing an AED for use is to turn it on. Some AED's will turn on when they are opened, or you will have to push a button to turn it on. Once the AED is on, the AED will give instructions on what to do next.

5-10 sec

15 seconds

If the patient is choking, the first priority is to clear the airway, not check the pulse. The airway should be cleared first, and then once the rescue breaths go in, check for a pulse.

Listen for breaths from the nose and mouth of the victim. Remember: Look, Listen, and Feel.

You tilt the head back and chin up. Then you use the 2-finger sweep in the victim's mouth to clear any blockage. Then you proceed normally.

It probably is if you are looking for a CPR class for your personal benefit. If it is for a job (ski patrol, EMT, CNA) you will need a class where you actually practice on a mannequin; for example the ARC or AHA.

No. It will check for a pulse, then, if nessecary, will let you push a button to administer the shock. When administering the shock, make sure that no one is touching the person.