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[–] [email protected] 9 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Pretty sure it's better to do only chest compressions instead of wasting time doing mouth-to-mouth. This simplifies giving CPR to a giraffe quite significantly.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 1 year ago (1 children)

yeah american health association recommends the general public to just perform hands only cpr, it is different for healthcare workers though

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

what does the american health association say about CPR on giraffes?

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago

unfortunately i couldn't find any information about their stance on giraffe cpr but for more information you can ask veterinarians or talking giraffes

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago

asked a friend in the medical field and she said it's very easy to fuck up your rhythm if you take a break to do mouth to mouth. chest compressions only are better if you're untrained.