If proper CPR involves compressing the chest so much such that the ribcage might break - doesnt that breakage risks a bone puncturing the heart?

  • MeanEYE@lemmy.world
    2·
    11 months ago

    When I was taking my drivers exam we were taught this in first aid. Am quite surprised other countries don’t have this. We have a somewhat short lecture of 2h and we have to pass written and practical exam in first aid. It’s not huge amount of knowledge but it’s better than nothing. We are taught to recognize burns, lacerations, different type of bleeding, CPR and few other things.

    • BigDanishGuy@sh.itjust.works
      3·
      11 months ago

      Am quite surprised other countries don’t have this

      Careful dealing in absolutes there, a Danish driver’s license requires an 8hr first aid course.

      • model_tar_gz@lemmy.world
        11·
        11 months ago

        Here in Amuricastan, we don’t need no stinking class to learn how to drive a 3000 pound death missile. A signature, a 70% on a multiple-choice exam, and a cursory vision check (can you see through your eyes) is all we need for our FREEDUM MACHINES. First aid is for sissies.