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To: najida

Agree with you about the CPR - I’ve seen two CPRs with defibrillation and at least temporary revival now that looked like they turned easy deaths into harder ones, and I haven’t been doing this very long (EMS and nursing school)

The child isn’t a good candidate for CPR, as she would might have to endure it multiple times, but trach and/or ventilator, maybe?


54 posted on 12/10/2007 10:39:12 AM PST by heartwood
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To: heartwood

Exactly,
it’s not a ‘VOILA!’ all better scenario with CPR. It’s pretty brutal, even in the best circumstances.

As for a vent, there would be suctioning required etc. And its invasive plus frightening for some.


61 posted on 12/10/2007 10:42:14 AM PST by najida (Will you dance at my birthday party?)
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