Question 68 · LEK · Cardiac arrest in obese patients
A resuscitation performed in an obese person can be difficult because of:
- A. earlier fatigue of the rescuer.
- B. problems with ventilation.
- C. problems in identifying the correct place to apply chest compressions.
- D. possibility of breaking the ribs.
- E. A and B are correct.
Hint
Consider both what tires the rescuer and what makes delivering effective breaths harder in a person with a large body mass.
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