Standing Chest Compression would probably be the easiest in microgravity.  Get behind the patient, wrap your arms around the chest.  Place one hand over the sternum (usually flat, but some people make a fist.)  Grab your wrist with the other.  Do compressions by pulling your hands towards you then relaxing.  (A steady rhythm is key.) 

Standing compressions can also be done if the patient is seated.  This is useful is an accident victim is trapped in a car seat.  A first responder can do standing compression by reaching around from the back seat.

Like any CPR, it is only a stop-gap measure until better medical is available.
On Monday, April 21, 2014 11:02 AM, Bruce Johnson <johnson@Pharmacy.Arizona.EDU> wrote:
 

On Apr 21, 2014, at 1:02 AM, robocon@ozemail.com.au wrote:

> Tim Collinson wrote:
>
> > She wanted to know what's the worst medical emergency they've had in
> > terms of illness or accident and needing doctor etc.  anyone know?
>
> Looking at some of NASA's pages dedicated to the ISS, the answer looks like some mild hand abrasions related to bumping around the cabin or donning/doffing EVA equipment.
> Back pain due to muscle strain and microgravity is one of the most commonly reported problems, as is muscle strains and sprains elsewhere.

Near drowning count? <http://www.airspacemag.com/space/spacewalk-almost-killed-him-180950135/>

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Bruce Johnson
University of Arizona
College of Pharmacy
Information Technology Group

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