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The guidelines recommend that rescuers minimize interruptions to chest compressions and suggest that rescuers "push hard and push fast" when giving chest compressions.
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I worry about cracking ribs and puncture of the lungs. I used to work on a cardiac team...waaaaaaaaaaaaay back.. Won't say how far back..
But, the emt's...literally straddled the patient and seemed to be doing jumping jacks on their chests! I know that cracked ribs ect were discussed a good bit.
What do you think, zan, of these home defibrillators? Also are there home cpr kits that compress the chest for you? One for a baby, one for an older child and one for adults?