Rescue breaths should be given before starting chest compressions in drowning victims.

For children with a pulse but no normal breathing, provide rescue breaths at a rate of 12-20 per minute.

Agonal breathing is a sign of cardiac arrest and CPR should be initiated.

Early defibrillation is the most critical step in increasing survival rates for patients in cardiac arrest with a shockable rhythm.

Before starting CPR, check for a pulse for no more than 10 seconds to determine if compressions are needed.

For adults with a pulse but not breathing, provide 1 breath every 5-6 seconds.

Equal chest rise confirms proper ventilation and airway placement.

Ventilations should be given every 6 seconds when an advanced airway is in place.

Chest compressions should continue while the AED is charging to maintain circulation.

High-quality CPR for children requires compressing at least 1/3 of the chest depth (about 2 inches or 5 cm).

Agonal gasps are not normal breathing and should not delay CPR.

Most AEDs are programmed to reanalyze the heart rhythm every 2 minutes.

If the AED does not advise a shock, rescuers should immediately resume CPR.

For a single rescuer, the correct ratio is 30 compressions to 2 breaths.

For suspected spinal injuries, the jaw thrust maneuver is used instead of head tilt-chin lift to maintain spinal alignment.

High-quality chest compressions are the top priority in cardiac arrest, with ventilation as a secondary focus.

High-quality CPR for adults requires compressions at least 2 inches deep at a rate of 100-120 per minute.

For children, compress the chest at least 1/3 of its diameter (about 2 inches or 5 cm).

Naloxone should only be administered if opioid overdose is suspected.

Over-ventilation can lead to increased intrathoracic pressure, reducing venous return and cardiac output.

Effective compressions allow full chest recoil, ensuring proper circulation.

Pulse checks should be performed approximately every 2 minutes when providing rescue breathing.

Gasping (agonal breathing) is not normal breathing and should not delay CPR.

Once an advanced airway is in place, continuous compressions should be given at 100-120 per minute without pausing for breaths.

Clear role assignment and minimizing interruptions optimize CPR quality in a team setting.

Reassessment should occur every 5 cycles of CPR (about 2 minutes) unless an AED prompts earlier evaluation.

Rescue breathing is recommended for victims with a pulse but inadequate breathing.

Over-ventilation can increase intrathoracic pressure, reducing venous return and cardiac output.

Ventilations should be given every 6 seconds when an advanced airway is in place.

The first step after turning on an AED is attaching the electrode pads.

If the patient has a pulse but is not breathing, rescue breathing should be provided with continuous monitoring.

The first step after turning on an AED is attaching the electrode pads.

For single-rescuer infant CPR, use two fingers just below the nipple line to perform compressions.

Rescuers should switch every 2 minutes to maintain high-quality CPR and prevent fatigue.

CPR should continue until the patient shows signs of life, an AED prompts a shock or no shock, or another trained provider takes over.

The best method is to tap the patient and shout to assess for responsiveness.

Switching roles every 2 minutes prevents rescuer fatigue and minimizes interruptions.

Chest compressions maintain circulation and deliver oxygenated blood to the brain and heart.

High-quality chest compressions help circulate oxygenated blood to the brain and heart.

An AED analyzes the heart rhythm and delivers a shock if a shockable rhythm is present.

The recommended compression rate is 100-120 compressions per minute.

Rescuers should switch every 2 minutes (or 5 cycles of compressions) to maintain high-quality CPR.

The best way to ensure effective ventilation is by observing visible chest rise with each breath.

Equal chest rise and fall confirms proper ventilation and airway placement.

Breaths should be delivered over 1 second each to produce visible chest rise.

If a patient is unresponsive with a suspected airway obstruction, chest compressions should be initiated immediately to help clear the airway.

Adult chest compressions should be at least 2 inches (5 cm) deep.

In a hospital setting, bag-mask ventilation is the preferred method for delivering rescue breaths.

If a choking victim can cough or speak, encourage them to keep coughing rather than immediately performing abdominal thrusts.

Single-rescuer infant CPR follows the 30:2 compression-to-ventilation ratio, just like adults.

The first step after turning on an AED is attaching the electrode pads.

A bag-mask device (BVM) is preferred for healthcare providers as it delivers more effective ventilations.

Switching roles every 2 minutes prevents rescuer fatigue and ensures continuous, high-quality CPR.

Unless a valid DNR order is confirmed, resuscitation efforts should begin.

Agonal breathing is a sign of cardiac arrest and CPR should be initiated.