Question 1

Should I always give rescue breaths as well as compressions?

Accepted Answer

Current adult basic life support guidelines emphasise that chest compressions are the most important part of CPR, and untrained bystanders are encouraged to perform compression-only CPR rather than do nothing. Trained first aiders and healthcare staff should follow their latest guidance, which usually recommends 30 compressions to 2 breaths when this is safe and feasible.

Question 2

Should I always give rescue breaths as well as compressions?

Accepted Answer

Current adult basic life support guidelines emphasise that chest compressions are the most important part of CPR, and untrained bystanders are encouraged to perform compression-only CPR rather than do nothing. Trained first aiders and healthcare staff should follow their latest guidance, which usually recommends 30 compressions to 2 breaths when this is safe and feasible.

Question 3

Should I always give rescue breaths as well as compressions?

Accepted Answer

Current adult basic life support guidelines emphasise that chest compressions are the most important part of CPR, and untrained bystanders are encouraged to perform compression-only CPR rather than do nothing. Trained first aiders and healthcare staff should follow their latest guidance, which usually recommends 30 compressions to 2 breaths when this is safe and feasible.

Should I always give rescue breaths as well as compressions?

Should I always give rescue breaths as well as compressions?

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