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Pet CPR and first aid
So I don't know if these have been posted on here or not before, and honestly I don't care. If these images help someone's beloved pet because they got to see it one more time or for the very first time I'll be glad it was a repost!
Disclaimer: This gif is heimlich and not CPR. It was pointed out to me that I should make that clear. In my original description I mentioned my doubts about the gif, but was not sure (I've never seen doggy CPR or heimlich so I just mentioned I had my doubts). However, I did leave the original link I had for pet CPR down below!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0AFrUiRIeVo
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Actual pet CPR
Edit:
I will be posting regular CPR for, you know, people below as requested.
Again, here is the link to pet CPR. Below it is a first aid kit for your pets.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0AFrUiRIeVo
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Pet CPR
http://imgur.com/BP1mw9k
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Pet first aid
PEOPLE CPR EDIT:
Adult:
http://redcrossrefresher.com/media/videos/adultcpr.html
Child:
http://redcrossrefresher.com/media/videos/childcpr.html
Infant:
http://redcrossrefresher.com/media/videos/infantcpr.html
There are important differences between compression depth depending on the victim's size and age. Adult compressions should be AT LEAST 2 inches, child about 2 inches and an infant is about 1 1/2 inches. With an infant you use two or three fingers on the center of the chest (or right below the nipple line) so we're not putting our fists through the baby. If there are TWO rescuers, an adult's compression to ventilation ratio stays the same (30 and 2) but a child and infant's changes to 15 and 2. Also, don't be afraid to break ribs.
Remember, this is all according to American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and Health Care Providers. Some techniques do vary depending upon where you were certified.
Because I am an instructor and able to certify medical professionals and others in CPR, I can also upload a more in depth post about CPR if people want. Maybe I'll do it even if you don't want it. I dunno.
attagirl
Sorry guys. I'm one of those schmucks who doesn't know how to edit an album so I can get the last picture to be clearer and zoom for ya. :/
slamberina
When I was a kid, my dad saved my dog by doing mouth to mouth. He's a large, manly, Texan with a big mustache. He's awesome.
attagirl
That's amazing. :) I'm glad your dog survived!
2Spoopy4U
Saved a cat when a neighbors house caught on fire. Was asphyxiated, performed mouth to mouth and compressions. Revived it.grumpy cat results
attagirl
You're a hero!
Glumerlink
http://www.puppyhacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Screenshot_2015-01-29-15-23-56-1.png for #5 @OP i got your back
justino37
This MVP is more real than most.
attagirl
They're the real MVP
zensou
original video: will bring any man to tears (happy ending though) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xzwZJ0PHe-E
attagirl
Thank you! I had no idea how to find it!
attagirl
I was just gonna post a link to that! Thanks!
rosquo2810
https://vegasanimal411.files.wordpress.com/2015/11/tcah-dvm-pet-first-aid.png ENHANCE!!!!
attagirl
Hey, guys! The first gif is not cpr, but Heimlich. There is an actual link to cpr in my description. Check that out.@fluffyfetus let me know
Aesurah
I've had to pull a chunk of food out of my dog before. Scariest moment I'd had at that point in my life. A
Harvestkitten
So scary. I pulled a purple shoelace out of my cat's throat. Felt like a very terrifying magic trick.
attagirl
I've done that a few times. They think they can swallow the whole thing. It's gross and terrifying.
HillaryClintonsEyes
Honestly my biggest fear as a pet owner
yuyufan43
I've had to do that dozens of times w/ different dogs (an avocado pit once). I got used to it and felt like a lion tamer after a while.
Ringshadow
So have I. my parents keep mastiffs and I have a skinny enough hand/arm to just go down their throat and retrieve it >< Ew. Dog's okay.
attagirl
That's terrifying,but I'm glad your dog is alright!
Aesurah
Thanks! He didn't seem too bothered.. he was eyeing the bowl for more straight away (I took it away and started getting food I cut up tiny
MjingaSana
The red cross has a first aid application for iOS and Android. It's not free, but it's worth it.
shakedownblues
Favouriting for future use
BecauseCanadian
saving to read up really quickly when my dog stops breathing
AgentSmithPS4
Now I feel bad for pets, I think I'll get a stuffed animal or robot next.
attagirl
Robot
Duder87
I'm kind of slow and can't pay attention, my cats are doomed.
strugglesnuggler
How do I perform CPR on a Ferret without blowing them up like a balloon?
attagirl
I couldn't find anything specifically for ferrets, but if it's just the same as any very small animal gets a link for kittens in next reply
attagirl
http://m.petmd.com/cat/emergency/common-emergencies/e_ct_respiration_cpr_for_kittens
nerdyvet
Don't blow so hard? :P
AllIHaveHadTodayIsLikeSixGummyBearsAndSomeScotch
I guess it's similar to CPR on a very small infant: very gentle ventilation.
ReclusiveQueen
I would have thought to put the dog on its back for chest compressions, the more you know
ReclusiveQueen
*HUMAN CPR trained* but thanks op! lesson learned there :3 hope I never have to use this on my black lab
attagirl
It seems like second nature to do that, but I'd imagine it would be really hard to do that way and keep them on their back. :)
Linnywtf
My cat will literally eat fucking anything so i'm convinced her stomach is just lead lined. I've given up on stopping her.
attagirl
I have a cat like that. He's Siamese and ENORMOUS. he's only a little chubby, which is surprising.
Linnywtf
She isn't hugely fat but she is seriously diabetic and has brain damage so doesn't understand when to stop eating, i think she might explode
SarcasmVsStupid
Don't waste time looking for a pulse - if an animal is unconscious and not breathing, start compressions straight away! Can't get any worse!
cuttlefishsticks
Well if there is a pulse, you COULD make things worse giving compressions when it's not needed. It could only be a breathing emergency.
AllIHaveHadTodayIsLikeSixGummyBearsAndSomeScotch
Same with humans. If you think a human might not breathe and he's unconscious, don't waste time looking for pulse, start CPR immediately.
AllIHaveHadTodayIsLikeSixGummyBearsAndSomeScotch
If it's not breathing and is unconscious, it won't have a pulse. At least if it's anything like a human.
attagirl
Actually if there is no breathing but still a pulse, that's generally when you know they area choking victim.
cuttlefishsticks
If you ignore it for long enough, then yes, it will eventually need CPR, but chest compressions aren't always the answer.
AllIHaveHadTodayIsLikeSixGummyBearsAndSomeScotch
I mean I always check the pulse, but I only do CPR on humans where it's fairly simple. On an animal I wouldn't bother checking the pulse.
cuttlefishsticks
No... That's not true. There are breathing only emergencies, and it's completely possible to remedy the problem with rescue breaths only.
AllIHaveHadTodayIsLikeSixGummyBearsAndSomeScotch
Fair enough, but it's a very short time span between not breathing and unconscious and cardiac arrest.
koalascanevolvetoo
Gently practised on my sleeping dog. She farted.
attagirl
Haha!
ZM34
If my cat ever stopped breathing and I saved him with this, he will still bite the fucking shit out of me.
yuyufan43
So we've had adults and dogs. When will someone post one for babies? It's crucial and VERY different from adults.
attagirl
You're right. I'll post a link from red cross.
yuyufan43
thanks!
attagirl
Got it updated. ;)
yuyufan43
Great! My cousin choked as an infant and was rescued by my Nana. I want everyone to know how to save a baby along with animals and adults.
attagirl
Fair enough. It might be a subject best for a separate post however. All the links are there though. :)
ShaunDreclin
I prefer the first aid school of "OH GOD SOMEBODY HELP ME WHAT DO I DO AAAAH"
attagirl
Hahaha that happens sometimes too.
theicklestone
Fun fact! The official recommendation for humans is to hum Stayin' Alive to yourself to maintain the proper rhythm/speed.
Kat1898
That's basically training. Which is better than nothing. But you go a little faster. Any expert who can explain why?
Skyraptor
Another One Bites the Dust also works.
Muttons1337
Another One Bites The Dust works too, ironically enough
JeansAttack
Billie Jean - Michael Jackson is another good one.
SarcasmVsStupid
This is exactly what they teach us at vet school!
akki1904
Is there a difference in speed between a big and small dog? Asking because of the different heartrates
SarcasmVsStupid
Nope, no difference in speed. But if a small dog, pump over the heart. If a big dog, over the widest part of the chest - more effective
akki1904
Thank you for answering! Will do some more research, for the safety of my dog, but i hope ill never need to use it
attagirl
Same for humans!
rubbarz
Or row row row your boat.
ParamedicVeteran
Apparently this is going to change this month with the new AHA shit coming out.
AllIHaveHadTodayIsLikeSixGummyBearsAndSomeScotch
I don't know about the states, but the ERC guidelines from 2015 still say 100 bpm for adults and 120 bpm for newborns.
ParamedicVeteran
The AHA comes out with new shit every 5 years
AllIHaveHadTodayIsLikeSixGummyBearsAndSomeScotch
ERC as well, that's why it would surprise me if they said different things ^^
WeAreTheNSA
Once I was afraid... I was petrified...
Kartto
Kept thinkin' I could never live..... without you by my side.....
TurtleHands
"We have to harvest the organs."-Dwight K. Schrute
difficultdifficultlemondifficult
Locate the heart...the precious heart..
wibblywobblytimeywimey
That's "I Will Survive", made famous by Gloria Gaynor. Also, it's "At first I was afraid, I was petrified".
WeAreTheNSA
It was a reference to "The Office."
wibblywobblytimeywimey
Haven't watched it (I know, I'm terrible). I feel that I've gotten all of the highlights from Imgur.
Jisty
Well actually as a CPR instructor I hate to tell you but that's too slow. Best thing to do is count like, "1 and 2 and 3 and 4, etc."
AllIHaveHadTodayIsLikeSixGummyBearsAndSomeScotch
Also maybe start practicing with a metronome and just get a feeling for the proper speed.
jamiewritesfic
that you're telling the truth, and maybe you are (for professionals) but I'm going to believe the Red Cross over a random stranger. 2/2
Jisty
Then you also know how many compressions you've done
jamiewritesfic
Well actually. http://cpr.heart.org/AHAECC/CPRAndECC/Programs/HandsOnlyCPR/UCM_473196_Hands-Only-CPR.jsp As much as I want to believe 1/2
Jisty
Go ahead, that video is to spread general knowledge in a catchy way and if that's what you need then at least you have something
jamiewritesfic
That's what this comment chain was for. It's not a class full of professionals - it's people on imgur. You can't teach CPR on the web so 1/2
jamiewritesfic
that's why I said "maybe for professionals BUT" because everyone else (untrained) should do this. Right? 3/3
jamiewritesfic
why give people information they can't use? This is literally WHY the Red Cross put out this campaign. "Hands only - Stayin' Alive" 2/3
AllIHaveHadTodayIsLikeSixGummyBearsAndSomeScotch
But that may be better for people who practice CPR a lot, I dunno.
Jisty
Other than the time I have to spend teaching CPR or actually performing CPR on someone as an EMT I don't actually practice doing CPR.
AllIHaveHadTodayIsLikeSixGummyBearsAndSomeScotch
Well I do from time to time, but I don't teach it. Luckily our station has training rooms and equipment.
AllIHaveHadTodayIsLikeSixGummyBearsAndSomeScotch
Especially to get all that ALS jazz into your muscle memory :D
AllIHaveHadTodayIsLikeSixGummyBearsAndSomeScotch
Great way to beat boredom.
101user
Fav to read later. It's too raw to read right now.
nerdyvet
Vet: please don't be afraid to break your animal's rib cage. We can handle that. We can't revive a dog that's been dead for an hour.
attagirl
Same for humans!
getyourp00pinagroup123
AND POLYSPORIN/NEOSPORIN IS PIOSON FOR CATS!!! my vet told me this after i had been putting it on my cat's wound for 2 days.
attagirl
Wow, really? I've known tons of people to put that on their animals wounds. Good to know!
getyourp00pinagroup123
ya i was really surprised when i found out. the vet said it can sometimes kill pets :( my cat was fine though thank god
attagirl
That's so freaky. I've known SO MANY people who use it on their pets
Lemau
My cat died even after performing CPR. Dutch animal emergency services said they couldn't respond to calls placed before 8:30 AM.
nerdyvet
It's sad, but we often can't revive them anyway. Even if we're there when the heart stops!
attagirl
I'm so sorry! That's horrible. They didn't even try to instruct you on how to provide CPR yourself?
Lemau
I've read that part of the Complete Cat Care manual at least 20 times, I knew how to do it. Success rates of CPR are quite low without...
Lemau
I really miss the guy. He died in my arms, essentially. Really changes you. It's been two years but I still tear up every time I think back.
Lemau
...any other form of help to restart a heart, but it wouldn't have worked - he was autopsied and apparently he died of heart failure.
attagirl
I'm very sorry. I wasn't able to be around when my cat died and it killed me to know I couldn't say goodbye. I can't I ago e losing another
gewurz
My cat had a seizure a couple of years ago & I had no idea what to do. If I'd known more about pet first aid I would have been a lot calmer!
Torrempesta
so, left or right side of the dog? in this post there are both option but considering humans i think only one is right.
attagirl
Can you point out where? I only read it say put the dog on its right side.
Torrempesta
in the gif the dog lies on his left side, in the pic on his right side. it confuses me.
attagirl
The gif isn't CPR, it's heimlich. It's also not the best example gif of heimlich, the infographs are better.
Torrempesta
ok thanks, i don't even own a dog, but it can be useful. so the left side must be exposed, just like for humans (i mean, you press the 1-2)
Torrempesta
center/left zone of the chest.
nerdyvet
Doesn't matter.~Vet
ralogezu
I have a turtle. Any avice?
attagirl
https://youtu.be/70MxbBjaN4U that's all I've got.
petestopher
called ASPCA poison control after my cat ate a lily, didn't know they were poisonous to cats until he threw it up... midnight trip to 1/2
petestopher
the emergency vet, and in a couple days he was all better. pissed off, but better. 2/2
attagirl
I'm really glad he was ok! I had no idea they were poisonous. That's good to know.
KennethDasda
Thank you for posting this! Six days ago i saved my best friend with CPR. I have been giving her tons of treats all week!
attagirl
That's amazing! I've been working as a first responder for over eight years and I've never had to do it. You're a hero. :)
KennethDasda
Thank you very much, but i think you are the real hero here! i'm just happy that my friend is still with me. :)
attagirl
Oh no. Haha I've never done anything that cool though. My work is more preventative.
FluffyFetus
The top .gif is NOT CPR, it's heimlich, and the dog wakes up due to the obtruction being removed.. Please edit. Source, I'm a paramedic.
attagirl
I was wondering about that, thanks for letting me know! That's why I mentioned my doubts in the the first description.
FluffyFetus
Sorry for seeming grumpy, regardless if it's wrong or right, at least you sparked a discussion leading to more enlightened folks. Keep it up
attagirl
You're fine! It should have been obvious. I've been a first responder for over 8 years and I should have known better.
HillaryClintonsEyes
Serious question, if I can't see the obstruction and begin to breathe into his nose how would I know if his airway is clear?
FluffyFetus
(1) If you can't get a hold of it and pull it out, you can try forcing it further down the lung. The lungs split into two directions, one ..
FluffyFetus
(5) -is not doing anything at all. This is known to have a 100% mortality rate.
FluffyFetus
(4) blowing too hard and forcing air down the esophagus to the stomach, risking aspiration getting into the lungs. THE BIGGEST RISK though..
FluffyFetus
(3) .. If you close the dog's mouth and blow down it's nose and no air goes through, it's most likely obstructed. One danger about this is..
FluffyFetus
(2) .. going "deeper" than the other. Therefore having the possibility of clearing one of the lungs. To answer your question directly; ..
cuttlefishsticks
Disclaimer: I don't know if dogs are different than people in this case, but if it's the same you should be able to see the chest inflate.
HillaryClintonsEyes
Cheers
cuttlefishsticks
Also, for humans breaths are generally ~2 seconds, but this would probably vary wildly based on size of dog.