The medical term "apnea" means "without breathing".
In this case, a third rescuer should assist with ventilations if he arrives.
When done correctly, five cycles, or around two minutes, make up a round of CPR.
There is no flow-rate control mechanism and just one gauge on the high pressure regulator. There are regulators of this kind that can power FROPVD.
The second rescuer in this situation needs to get the AED and turn on the emergency response system.
Place your mouth over the baby's nose and mouth to form an airtight seal when providing mouth-to-mouth ventilations.
Use the jaw thrust method to open the airway of a patient who may have suffered a spinal injury.
When using two or three fingers to check a pulse. Because the thumb has its own pulse, it should never be used.
The best course of action when a child refuses to tolerate oxygen therapy is to have his mother hold the mask in near to his face while administering blow-by oxygen.
Although there is very little chance of infection when giving CPR, OSHA mandates that all healthcare personnel take standard measures.
Coughing violently may indicate a less severe airway blockage. The patient is likely to cough weakly, ineffectively, or not at all in the event of a severe blockage.
