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> Rib fractures occur during CPR if CPR is being done correctly. This is a common myth. They can occur when CPR is being done, correctly or incorrectly, but do
by GavinMcG 4y ago
> Rib fractures occur during CPR if CPR is being done correctly.
This is a common myth. They can occur when CPR is being done, correctly or incorrectly, but do not occur in all cases and are not a good indicator of proper CPR technique. Sternal fractures or sternocostal separation may occur instead, and a small but significant part of the time, no injuries at all occur.