American Red Cross First Aid: Responding to EmergenciesA textbook with questions and answers, for use in a training course for American Red Cross certification. |
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... hand should rest along the length of the sternum . 3. Once the heel of your hand is in position on the sternum , place your other hand directly on top of it ( Fig . 6-9 , C ) . 4. Use the heel of your hand to apply pres- sure on the ...
... hand should rest along the length of the sternum . 3. Once the heel of your hand is in position on the sternum , place your other hand directly on top of it ( Fig . 6-9 , C ) . 4. Use the heel of your hand to apply pres- sure on the ...
Page 138
... hand on the forehead , and find the hand position with the other ( Fig . 6-16 ) . To locate the correct hand position on a child , slide your middle finger up the lower edge of the ribs until you locate the notch where the ribs meet the ...
... hand on the forehead , and find the hand position with the other ( Fig . 6-16 ) . To locate the correct hand position on a child , slide your middle finger up the lower edge of the ribs until you locate the notch where the ribs meet the ...
Page 138
... hand on the forehead , and find the hand position with the other ( Fig . 6-16 ) . To locate the correct hand position on a child , slide your middle finger up the lower edge of the ribs until you locate the notch where the ribs meet the ...
... hand on the forehead , and find the hand position with the other ( Fig . 6-16 ) . To locate the correct hand position on a child , slide your middle finger up the lower edge of the ribs until you locate the notch where the ribs meet the ...
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