Continuous chest compression CPR no mouth to mouth as brought up in another thread

[Greg a]

Continuous chest compression CPR no mouth to mouth

here is the link
http://medicine.arizona.edu/learn-continuous-chest-compression-cpr-sarver-heart-center%E2%80%99s-newest-video

"better to break a rib than let someone die"​

 

[Bina]

This was shown on the news recently, thanks for posting this important info.

 

[watson524]

You know, this is actually a question I thought of while researching the surgery my mom is likely to have. Let's say some period of time post surgery she has to have chest compressions/CPR for whatever reason. 2 scenarios - not fully healed sternum and fully healed sternum. Are chest compressions ok? Do I need to put a sign on her that says "don't compress my chest"? LOL! (I'm pretty sure she wouldn't go for that).

thanks!

 

[pedimed]

These new guidelines are mainly for the out of the hospital setting. If a patient needs chest compressions whether immediately post op or much later, I believe the protocol is to do the chest compressions, or defibrillate if medically indicated.