Continuous Chest Compression CPR

[Sieg]

Keep it simple: http://ahsc.arizona.edu/node/730

[Ketzer]

It's not really true CPR but it's definately better than standin there watching the guy die waiting for someone else to step up.

A couple things to point out,
100 bpm compressions done effectively will wear out that gray haired doctor in about 3 mins, tops.... I've done it half way to the hospital before in the back of an ambulance and afterwards I needed some CPR... it seems really simple, lock elbows and shoulders, let your weight do the work, don't let it fool you. It is a workout.

I like to hum that old Queen standard as I work, has the same rhythm as the BeeGees song but more flair! "bump, bump, bump, another one bites the dust..." (highly frowned upon in our modern pc world)

I was just trained yesterday on a brand new device that does the CPR for us. Called a "Lucas Device". Put around the patient and turned on, mechanically provides compressions. My first thought when seeing it start to work was "man, that thing is going to break some ribs...".


Jeff-

[glassman]

Broken ribs are common with CPR aren't they?

From what I've been taught, broken ribs are better that the alternative...

[Ketzer]

Originally Posted by glassman

Broken ribs are common with CPR aren't they?

From what I've been taught, broken ribs are better that the alternative...

Exactly what my wife said, "beats the alternative".
CPR is usually done on older folks that are fragile or trauma full-arrests. Both likely candidates for a broken rib or two. I hate that feeling, like pushing on bubble wrap and hearing it pop.


Jeff-

[Sieg]

No doubt the procedure requires good conditioning. I heard an account this morning of how physically demanding it really is. One plus that I see is more people will being willing to offer aide vs. the mouth to mouth technique.