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speculatrix t1_ixibx93 wrote

Reply to comment by puffmaster5000 in TIFU by throwing my wife. by TwoPintsNoneTheRichr

you shouldnt be afraid of breaking ribs.. Most people who try cardiac massage don't apply enough force

https://www.procpr.org/blog/training/hear-ribs-break-cpr

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SophosMoros7 t1_ixj5gk3 wrote

I'd rather have broken alive ribs than unbroken dead ones.

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WholeSilent8317 t1_ixiv3zh wrote

this is so untrue. what dangerous information to spread.

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Suspicious-Medium t1_ixj9cg2 wrote

Had CPR training recently as a high school graduation requirement and the instructor did say that not breaking ribs probably means you're not using enough force to get blood flowing through the body, although this varies from person to person. 2 inches is how far you have to press down (hence why ribs may be broken)

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speculatrix t1_ixjgck9 wrote

I didn't say you should intend to break ribs, maybe my wording could be better and I'll correct it, but most people are too afraid and don't apply nearly enough force

"about 30% of patients will find themselves with a broken sternum or a fractured rib. In some cases, multiple ribs will be broken but once again this should be considered absolutely normal"

https://www.procpr.org/blog/training/hear-ribs-break-cpr

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