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A '''chest compression''' is a technique where one applies direct pressure over a patient's chest in an attempt to help circulation. It is arguably the best workout a health care professional can have while working in the hospital.<ref>[http://gomerblog.com/2017/02/chest-compressions-exercises/ Chest Compressions & Other Great Work Exercises]</ref><ref>[http://gomerblog.com/2015/06/clinical-scenarios-songs-that-pair-well-together/ Clinical Scenarios & Songs That Pair Well Together]</ref><ref>[http://gomerblog.com/2016/08/bee-gees-code/ Intern Singing Bee Gees During Code]</ref> That being said, one cannot achieve orthopod-like biceps with '''chest compressions''' alone.<ref>[http://gomerblog.com/2017/02/orthopod-puzzled-biceps/ Orthopod Bewildered by Internist with Bigger Biceps]</ref>
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To maximize success during CPR, it is best to provide more than one '''chest compression'''.
- [[Precordial Thump]]
- [[http://gomerblog.com/2015/11/acls-rock/ The People's Elbow]]
- [[Train Wreck]]