Miscellaneous: CPR and choking

What is the rate of compressions in CPR?

What is the depth of compressions in CPR?

How long do you feel for the pulse to check for cardiac output?

How many back slaps should you attempt before moving to abdominal thrusts if someone is choking?

What is the initial step when you encounter someone choking?

If the person’s cough is effective in clearing the obstruction, what should you do next?

If the person’s cough is ineffective and indicates severe airway obstruction, what should you do?

How many back blows should you deliver to a choking person between the shoulder blades unless the obstruction clears?

Where should you place your hands when giving abdominal thrusts to a choking person?

If the obstruction does not clear after back blows and abdominal thrusts, what should you do next?

If the choking victim becomes unresponsive, what should you immediately initiate?

Why is it important to notify emergency medical services when a choking victim becomes unresponsive?

What should you do once the obstruction is cleared from the airway?

Why do patients who needed abdominal thrusts for choking require a medical assessment?