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  • Dazza@lemmy.worldtoNo Stupid Questions@lemmy.worldRisks of CPR
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    11 months ago

    If you’re doing chest compressions to save someone who has stopped breathing there roughly a 10% chance they will survive but a 0% chance if you don’t So it’s often worth it anyway.

    However it does keep the blood flowing and can prevent brain damage until a defibrillator is available which has a much higher chance of saving someone who has stopped breathing.

    The heart is also protected by the lungs and breast plate.