Question 1

how long should you do cpr before giving up?

Accepted Answer

Until help arrives: If you (or someone else) has called 911, continue CPR until the ambulance arrives. If you are somewhere that is inaccessible to an ambulance, continue CPR for 15-20 minutes, if the patient remains unresponsive, further CPR is incredibly unlikely that the patient can be revived.

Question 2

what should you do if the victim vomits while giving cpr?

Accepted Answer

Side,sweep,resume: Turn them on there side, sweep there mouth out and resume compressions. The new standards for layperson CPR focus on fast and hard compressions without ventilation's to keep circulation going until advanced help arrives. That said i think it is reasonable to stop briefly to clear the airway to prevent material from entering the airway.

Question 3

broken back or neck, do i still give cpr?

Accepted Answer

I would: If the difference is life and death, i think keeping the heart/lungs going clearly trumps the small chance of worsening a spine fracture. I would stick with spine precautions, however.

Question 4

should you give cpr if you feel only a faint pulse?

Accepted Answer

No: If you can feel a pulse, no matter how faint, you should not perform cpr. If a pulse is present, the heart is still providing blood flow to vital organs and performing CPR could disrupt this process.

Question 5

if i had to give cpr to someone, should i still take them to the hospital if they are alright?

Accepted Answer

Call 9-1-1!: Anyone who requires CPR should be taken to the hospital in an ambulance immediately!

Question 6

can i give cpr to another person sence i have copd & ashma is there. a danger of me having an ashmma attack?

Accepted Answer

Asthma triggers: There are many asthma triggers including exercise, anxiety/strong emotions, etc.  Performing CPR on a person is like doing exercise & stressful.  If your asthma is under control, you should be able to safely perform cpr.  If your asthma is not under control, see a specialist to maximize your treatment.  If someone needs cpr, take your quick relief inhaler and start performing.  It will save a life.

Question 7

if someone experiences pulmonary embolism should i give them cpr?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely: If someone's heart has stopped (regardless if it was due to a heart attack, pulmonary embolism or other cause) you should immediately perform cpr, if you are so trained.  In addition there is a new recommendation that just came out this year from the american heart association, that supports "hands only" CPR (no breaths) for witnessed events in adults.

Question 8

how would you give cpr to someone who may have a broken neck?

Accepted Answer

See below: In someone with no pulse and no breathing, CPR takes priority over everything else, otherwise the person will die. If you suspect trauma to the neck there are techniques to administer CPR without moving the neck. This is discussed in every basic life support course which is a great thing to take.

Question 9

how can you give cpr to someone who may have a broken neck/back?

Accepted Answer

Hold neck still: You put one hand on either side of the head to stabilize the cervical spine, and proceed with cpr.  The chest compressions are more important than the respirations but hold the neck in the midline and stabilize the spine while doing CPR unless the neck is not centered- do not attempt to center the neck if it appears dislocated.  Just keep it immobile.

Question 10

how would   assess an unconscious victim before giving first aid or cpr?

Accepted Answer

ABCs (abacavir): Always check the abcs (abacavir) before initiating first aid or cpr:

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