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If a choking victim becomes unresponsive and pulseless, CPR should begin immediately, starting with compressions.

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

For adults with an advanced airway, ventilation should be given at a rate of 1 breath every 6 seconds.

The carotid artery is the preferred site for pulse assessment in unresponsive adults.

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

Rescue breathing should be initiated for a patient with a pulse but no normal breathing.

Once an advanced airway is in place, continuous compressions are given with 1 breath every 6 seconds.

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

High-quality CPR requires minimizing interruptions to maintain circulation.

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

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

Infant chest compressions should be at least 1/3 of the chest depth, approximately 1.5 inches (4 cm).

Breathing assessment should take no more than 10 seconds to avoid delaying CPR.

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

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

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

Visible chest rise confirms that breaths are being delivered effectively.

If there is any doubt about the presence of a pulse, start chest compressions immediately.

Switching roles every 2 minutes ensures high-quality compressions without fatigue.

Switching roles every 2 minutes minimizes interruptions and maintains high-quality CPR.

Equal chest rise confirms proper ventilation and airway placement.

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

Closed-loop communication ensures that orders are acknowledged and carried out correctly.

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

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

Unlike adults, the most common cause of cardiac arrest in infants and children is respiratory failure leading to hypoxia.

The E-C clamp technique ensures a tight seal while lifting the jaw for an open airway.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Encourage the victim to keep coughing instead of immediately intervening.

Naloxone should only be administered if opioid overdose is suspected.

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

Rescue breathing is the correct response if the patient has a pulse but no breathing.

AED pads should be placed at least 1 inch away from a pacemaker to ensure proper function.

A firm surface is needed to ensure effective compressions.

Each breath should be given over 1 second with just enough volume to see the chest rise.

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

Effective compressions allow full chest recoil, ensuring proper circulation.

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

After a shock is delivered, chest compressions should resume immediately to maintain circulation.

For two-rescuer pediatric CPR, the correct compression-to-ventilation ratio is 15:2.

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

A firm surface is needed to ensure effective compressions.

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

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

For infants, the correct pulse check location is the brachial artery (inside the upper arm).

For adult CPR, compressions should be performed with two hands, one on top of the other, placed on the lower half of the sternum.

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

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

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

The two-thumb encircling technique is preferred for two-rescuer infant CPR, while single rescuers typically use two fingers.