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Is it really that easy to get broken ribs while receiving cpr?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Can occur: It can occur. Correct hand placement & degree of pressure will help to avoid that. However some people may be more prone to fractures - such an elderly, diabetic man whom i did CPR on many years ago.

Dr Brouwer and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/10/2014

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