Veterinary Technician

Category - Critical Care

In what position should cats be placed while performing external cardiac massage?
  1. Sternal
  2. Dorsal recumbency
  3. Right lateral recumbency
  4. Left lateral recumbency
Explanation
Answer: B - During external cardiac massage, cats should be placed in dorsal recumbency. Compressions can then begin using the thumb and forefinger, at the rate of a compression for one second followed by a release for one second. Ventilation rate mirrors the rate of compressions.
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