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sometimes. what i learned is that while your doing CPR if you don't push hard enough on there chest to the point you are breaking there ribs.. they can break very easy!
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 14y agoThis is a very logical question frequently asked. According to the University of Smartness our top professors have stated that it takes a lot of pressure to break your sternum.
Mark Mumford
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∙ 12y agoRibs are indestructible
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∙ 12y ago2to4 lbs
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