10-18-2010, 09:06 AM
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People who are untrained should not attempt full CPR. People who are trained in CPR often exert more than 125lbs of pressure, which can do far more harm than good.
Even in a best case scenario, in which the CPR performer is trained, the CPR success rate is only 10%.
You'd do much more good to call EMS if you are untrained, and if you do not have CPR certification, take a course so that you'll be more prepared in case of an emergency.
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