Question 1

Should I still give rescue breaths if I'm worried about infection?

Accepted Answer

During outbreaks such as COVID-19, some guidance has emphasised compression-only CPR for lay rescuers to reduce infection risk, while trained staff may follow different guidance with appropriate PPE. You should follow the current advice provided in your training and by your organisation, balancing infection risk against the benefits of full CPR.

Question 2

Should I still give rescue breaths if I'm worried about infection?

Accepted Answer

During outbreaks such as COVID-19, some guidance has emphasised compression-only CPR for lay rescuers to reduce infection risk, while trained staff may follow different guidance with appropriate PPE. You should follow the current advice provided in your training and by your organisation, balancing infection risk against the benefits of full CPR.

Question 3

Should I still give rescue breaths if I'm worried about infection?

Accepted Answer

During outbreaks such as COVID-19, some guidance has emphasised compression-only CPR for lay rescuers to reduce infection risk, while trained staff may follow different guidance with appropriate PPE. You should follow the current advice provided in your training and by your organisation, balancing infection risk against the benefits of full CPR.

Should I still give rescue breaths if I’m worried about infection?

Should I still give rescue breaths if I’m worried about infection?

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