CPR
If someone has an asthma attack and collapses, what should a person do? Will CPR help?
Mouth to mouth respiration may help a little.
Can I get sued if I perform CPR?
You theoretically could but there has never been a successful suit brought against someone performing CPR.
If a pregnant women chokes should I do the Heimlich Maneuver or can it harm the baby?
You should do the chest thrust in a very pregnant woman. This is like the Heimlich except you grab around the middle chest instead of the upper abdomen.
will cpr kill you
no
Can CPR be performed on dogs?
CPR can be performed on dogs. To give respiration you will need to keep the dogs mouth and lips closed and breathe through the nose.
The best estimate of the heart efficiency during CPR is 20-30% of normal.
How many times to push down on someone's chest?
100 to 120 compressions per minute
Is it true that if a victim "regains" a pulse after doing CPR he/she has probably had a pulse all along?
TRue
who can perfrom cpr
anyone
If a person moves when I do CPR should I stop?
Yes, if a person moves his arms or legs they don't need CPR.
No. Remember the person in cardiac arrest is already clinically dead. CPR can only help. Even if it's not done "letter perfect" it will probably provide some benefit to the victim.
What are some of the causes of CPR being used for in infants and children?
CPR in infants and children is performed for respiratory arrest such as severe asthma. Ventricular fibrillation is rare in children
When performing CPR, how do I know if it's working?
You can tell if the chest rises with ventilation. It is hard to determine if the chest compression results in a pulse. Do the best you can and don't stop. It's better to perform CPR imperfectly than not at all.
where can you find a compression system
school library public
When should I stop CPR?
When help arrives to take over, or the victim starts to move.
Will CPR always save a life?
No, in fact, most instances of CPR for cardiac arrest are unsuccessful.
What if the victim is wearing dentures?
Keep them in place if possible as they will allow for a better seal of your mouth on his/hers.
When you are giving mouth to mouth are you actually breathing oxygen into the victim's lungs or are you trying to stimulate breathing by breathing carbon dioxide into their lungs?
You are breathing oxygen into the lungs. Your exhaled breath contains 16% oxygen which is close to the 20% contained in the air you breathe in.
who can save someone ems or civilian
EmS
What should I do if I'm alone and I do not know CPR?
What if the victim vomits?
If it happens (and it may in one out of 20 cardiac arrests) merely turn the head to the side and wipe out the vomit as best you can with your finger.
Can I get AIDS from doing CPR?
no. There has never been a documented case of AIDS transmitted by CPR
can you save someone
yes
yes