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Special Considerations Regarding CPR and Choking Video
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Video at a Glance
- If a provider feels like they can not adequately perform chest compressions, ask for help right away.
- Cracking and crunching sounds are normal sounds during CPR.
- The only time CPR should not be performed is if there is an impaled object in the center of the chest.
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