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Originally posted by @kazetnagorraIf you're with a friend who knows CPR and you have a heart attack, should your friend wait until trained professionals (paramedics) show up?
If your child needs brain surgery, would you rather wait for the professionals or instead ask a willing random stranger?
Originally posted by @lemon-limeHow dangerous is CPR?
If you're with a friend who knows CPR and you have a heart attack, should your friend wait until trained professionals (paramedics) show up?
Originally posted by @kazetnagorraImproperly done, it can result in broken ribs and a punctured lung (or two). Even if done correctly, people have been known to receive injuries which increase their hospital stay. Most consider the risk worth it, though, especially if it saves your life.
How dangerous is CPR?