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Wrong shock ⚡️ How many mistakes were made here?❓Tell me what you find wrong with this. 🙋‍♂️ I’ll start: ✅ Basic CPR training step 1 — It’s vital to carefully assess patient for responsiveness and normal breathing before initiating CPR. 😨 Seems like common sense, but performing CPR & ACLS on someone with a pulse or who doesn’t need it potentially cause harm to individual. It leads to physical injuries, psychological distress, wasted time, and potential legal consequences. 🔎 Specifically, CPR and defibrillation, while lifesaving, come with risks. During CPR, common risks include rib and sternal fractures due to the force of chest compressions, particularly in older adults. These fractures can lead to lung injuries, such as pneumothorax (collapsed lung), or internal organ damage, including to the liver and spleen, potentially causing internal bleeding. Incorrectly performed compressions may also reduce blood flow to vital organs. Defibrillation, used to restore normal heart rhythms, can cause burns to the skin from electrode pads or paddles. Misuse of the defibrillator, such as shocking a patient without a shockable rhythm, can further harm the heart. There’s also a risk of accidental shock to rescuers or bystanders if proper safety precautions aren’t followed. Both procedures, while vital, must be executed carefully to minimize these risks. ❗️Don’t fight the victim! 🙋‍♂️Always follow ACLS Guidelines and be sure to take a good CPR class! Thanks to @medicaltalks for this amazing video and they are a must follow! Please DM for credit or removal. For educational purposes only and no copyright issue intended. #cpr #acls #FOAMcc #cardiacarrest #icu #criticalcare #icunurse #anesthesia #anesthesiology #nurse #medicine #mbbs #medstudent #health #meded #sccm #sccmsome