Ventilation and chest compressions are held for 5 sec at the end of the first minute and every few minutes after to determine whether the patient has responded. illustration; advanced cardiac life support; defibrillation; emergency cardiac care; See also: resuscitation.
Common tail injuries. An avulsion injury or nerve damage is damage to the tail caused by pulling which can affect the nerves and muscles. This injury usually occurs when a dog is hit by a car or the tail gets yanked very hard in some other way.
Signs that your cat has injured their tail. Tail injuries are generally fairly noticeable, and you will usually be able to physically spot that something is amiss. Be on the lookout for any o the following symptoms either alone or in combination: 1  A noticeable kink or break in the tail.1. Pin it. Pin it. If you spot a problem with your catâs tail, such as if it appears to be painful, not supported by the muscle, or has a new visible kink in it, your cat may have injured or even broken their tail.