Can you get into legal issues when you do CPR on someone?!
Question: I'm only seeking suggestions and not legal advise, so feel free to answer without being legally responsible.
Basically my question is with the new CPR method being pushed into the media (no mouth to mouth).
Is it possible that in a case where someone does need CPR, can you be held legally responsible for doing more damage (regardless of the outcome of life or death on the victim) by trying to help them out?
Answers: I'm only seeking suggestions and not legal advise, so feel free to answer without being legally responsible.
Basically my question is with the new CPR method being pushed into the media (no mouth to mouth).
Is it possible that in a case where someone does need CPR, can you be held legally responsible for doing more damage (regardless of the outcome of life or death on the victim) by trying to help them out?
Depends on where you are
In the UK as my medical job...should I have to do CPR (if you do it real good/the correct way chances are you will break at least a few ribs anyways so dont worry if this has happened!)
They are "dead" so you cant do any worse to them that what there situation is already, I cant be "done" for doing CPR as long as I go by my training...so as long as you are aware of the most up to date CPR procedure where you are...you will be covered
Decides anyone would rather broken ribs...or other injury if it saves their life
And if they dont survive im sure most familts would rather that person gets injured in the process of being attempted to be saved
I wouldnt worry to much...always doing CPR...injurys happen
I know you're looking for serious advice, but the title of this question really amused me. I hope you get the answers you are looking for.
In most states, you'll be protected by the "Good Samaritan Law" unless you're a professional caregiver.
There are "good samaritan laws" that protect the general public from legal action.
Get certified by red cross to do CPR the certification's will help if the good Samaritan law doesn't.
You are acting as a good Samaritan , however if someone more qualified comes along and looks like they have a lot of experience- step aside!
ZERO, there is a good samartian law that protects you from bring sued. Otherwise no one would ever help anyone