How do you perform CPR?

Question

And is it possible to break any bones like the sternum or a rib? Has this ever happened?

Could you just give me the basic steps?

Yes, I plan on taking a class but I'd like to know just in case someone has a heart attack between now and the time of the class. It's better to do it incorrectly than not do it at all, right?

Answer 1

Visit

http://www.learncpr.org/

Answer 2

You can't really explain CPR in a few basic steps. There are differences in doing CPR on an adult, child, and infant, such as are they a trauma patient or a medical patient. The only thing that is the same is that for all three, according to the American Heart Association, you should give 30 chest compressions to 2 ventilations. Yes, it is possible to break the ribcage on somebody, and trust me, it does not feel nice. You'll be able to feel and hear the crepitus of the bones. My suggestion as a CPR instructor, if someone does go down right there and then and you don't know what your doing, just call 911.

Answer 3

To perform CPR on an adult, first you must assess the situation for any existing danger. Then,

If the person appears unconscious, tap or shake his or her shoulder and ask loudly, "Are you OK?" If the person doesn't respond, follow the steps below and get help by dialing 995 or calling for emergency medical assistance. If you can't leave the scene, have someone else call.

Position the person flat on his or her back on a firm surface.

Slowly extend the neck and open the person's mouth and airway by lifting the chin forward.

Determine whether the person is breathing by simultaneously listening for breath sounds, feeling for air motion on your cheek and ear, and looking for chest motion. If the person is not breathing, pinch his or her nostrils, and give 2 quick mouth-to-mouth ventilations.

If there is no pulse, begin chest compressions. Place your hands over the lower part of the breastbone, keep your elbows straight and position your shoulders directly above your hands to make the best use of your weight. Deliver compressions at a rate of about 100 times a minute.

Alternate every 30 compressions with 2 ventilation blows.

Continue CPR as long as there is no signs of life, or until the ambulance arrive.

To perform CPR on a baby:

Cover the mouth and nose with your mouth.

Alternate every 30 compressions with 2 ventilation blows. Compress the chest 2 cm for at least 100 times a minute, using only two fingers positioned below the imaginary nippleline.


yes, it is possible that the ribs can be broken while performing CPR

Answer 4

To learn how to properly perform CPR, you need to take a class. The Red Cross teaches them.

And yes, while doing chest compressions (part of CPR), you can indeed break a person's rib.

And no, we can't just give you the basic steps. The person below who wrote 3 breaths and 5 compressions is WRONG. Too much bad info on the Internet written by people who don't know what they are talking about. You need to take a class!

And no, it is NOT better to do it incorrectly than not at all. You can severely injure someone by performing a medical procedure (CPR) without knowing what the hell you are doing.

Honey, I'm not trying to be mean to you. Just honest. Don't touch someone if you have no knowledge of what to do and just think you can "wing it" because you've watched ER all of your life. Get yourself to a class so that you can truly help if the time ever comes.

Answer 5

A stopped heart deprives the brain of precious oxygen. Do CPR - short for "cardiopulmonary resuscitation" - to help prolong life while you wait for professional medical assistance.

Initial Assessment

Instructions :

STEP 1: Determine if the surrounding scene is safe (see "How to Maximize the Safety of an Emergency Scene").

STEP 2: Tell someone nearby to call 9-1-1, if not in a wilderness setting.

STEP 3: Determine if the injured person is breathing (see "How to Check Airway, Breathing and Circulation").

STEP 4: Position the injured person on his or her back, being extremely careful not to move or twist the head, neck or spine. If several rescuers are present, use their assistance to minimize this danger (For a related technique, see "How to Logroll an Injured Person.")

STEP 5: Maintain an open airway while you pinch the injured person's nose shut.

STEP 6: Give two long, slow breaths, being sure to maintain a seal between your mouth and his or hers.

Tips & Warnings

Use latex gloves and a breathing mask to prevent infection or transmission of disease.

If breaths do not go in, re-tilt the head and try again. If breaths still do not go in, the airway may be obstructed

If you suspect a spinal injury do not tilt the chin to open the airway. Instead, with one hand on each side of the head and facing the injured person's toes, put your index and third fingers in front of the earlobes and push the jaw forward and up.
If this method doesn't open the airway, revert to the chin-tilt method: the injured person's most drastic need is for oxygen.
If the person has a severe injury to the mouth, then give breaths through the nose while keeping the injured person's mouth sealed shut.

Secondary Assessment:

Instructions

STEP 1: Check again for breathing and pulse

STEP 2: Perform rescue breathing if the person has a pulse, but is not breathing

CPR Instructions:

STEP 1: Begin CPR if the person is neither breathing nor has a pulse.

STEP 2: Position the hands: find the lower tip of the breastbone. Measure two finger widths towards the head, and place the heel of one hand in this location.

STEP 3: Place your other hand on top of the first hand, interlacing your fingers of both hands.

STEP 4: Lean forward so that your shoulders are over your hands.

STEP 5: Push downward on the chest, using the weight of your upper body for strength. Compress 15 times in 10 seconds.

STEP 6: Give two more slow breaths after the 15 compressions.

STEP 7: Do 15 more compressions followed again by two slow breaths.

STEP 8: Perform the 15-compression, two-breath cycle a total of four times.

STEP 9: Re-check pulse and breathing.

STEP 10: Continue repeating this entire cycle - four sets of chest compressions and breaths followed by re-checking pulse and breathing - until the injured person regains a pulse, until professional medical help arrives, or until you are too exhausted to continue.

Tips & Warnings :

Use the weight of your upper body to aid in compressions so that your arms don't get tired.

Switch off with another rescuer to save energy for both of you.

Overall Tips & Warnings:

If the injured person vomits, turn the person onto his or her side and wipe out the mouth. Return the person to the supine position and continue rescue breathing.

This information is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice or treatment.

further: you cant break anybone because bones like ribs and sternum are very strong. that's why it is designed to protect the HEART and LUNGS.

thank you. have a nice day.

here's one more site:

http://library.thinkquest.org/26106/how2docpr.html

Answer 6

You should go to you local ems building. EMS is the people that drive the large vans with flashing lights on them.. They offer CPR classes, it is a good idea to be trained in preforming CPR because you can really do more damage to someone by preforming it incorrect then they had before you came a long. Yes you can break bones, yes it has happened, you could crack ribs that could puncture lungs, hearts, arteries, don't do CPR on someone unless you know what your doing and you have been trained. For there best interest as well as for your best interest.

Answer 7

According to my CPR instructor, it is very possible to break someones ribs during CPR. Since most people are greatful to be alive, they never seem to really care about the broken bones!

Answer 8

It happens all the time that ribs get broken especially with older people. You can sign up for CPR classes at the Red Cross

Answer 9

Below is a site with the basics. Yes, it is possible to break bones but if you follow your training it should be rare.

I recommend checking with your local Red Cross or searching the web for classes in your area.

Answer 10

To perform CPR on an unconscious adult, lye them on thier back and check for a pulse. If they have a pulse, start by giving them 3 puffs of air (hold their nose), then 5 chest compressions.
Repeat until conscious or ambulance arrives.
Yes, you can break the xyphoid process, which is at the tip of the sternum. It happens.