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Thanks for the input everyone.

I understand the answer that you gave ,Chaz, the reason I asked the question is I was practicing Pt assessments with a Paramedic and I'm only an EMT, he gave me the scenario and the Pt HR was falling but I didn't start CPR because there still was a pulse. After I completed the assessment he came...

I understand if the Pt is conscious then CPR is not needed, but let's say the Pt is UNconsciouse HR is 50 bpm and starts to fall to 40 bpm, and Resp are 12 would you want to start compressions for the Pt? let's say you were called to the scene by his wife because he was not feeling well, he was...

If a patient has a slow pulse rate and is breathing and conscious would u start compressions? ( pulse is 40 bpm) I know CPR says they they need to be pulse less but I was doing some training and was told that if a Pt has a pulse of 50 bpm or less to start compressions. Now I'm a little confused...