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    CPR: Alternative Techniques for Chest Compressions?

    I was more interested in the hypothetical circumstance, obviously purposely putting myself in such a position is dangerous for the patient as well as myself. I posted earlier that I wasn't intending on working. Or at least until after ortho says its alright for me to do so. But, I'm glad to know...
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    CPR: Alternative Techniques for Chest Compressions?

    Hahah, this is obviously the most effective solution to the problem.
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    CPR: Alternative Techniques for Chest Compressions?

    I posted this thread more because I was wondering what to do in an off-duty, witnessed cardiac arrest situation
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    CPR: Alternative Techniques for Chest Compressions?

    Thank you for your response. That makes the most sense, I'd like to get out of the cast sooner than later. I'm currently not working because of the injury and because I'm in EMT school (currently a Wilderness First Responder with a local SAR service).
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    CPR: Alternative Techniques for Chest Compressions?

    Yeah, Wilderness First Responder in EMT school, work with a local Search and Rescue service.
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    CPR: Alternative Techniques for Chest Compressions?

    We all know how to do proper CPR (hopefully), I am posting this thread to ask for feedback on a special circumstance: A provider or bystander needs to modify his or her compressions due to a wrist or hand injury. I recently suffered a Boxers Fracture to my right hand (compression fracture of...
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