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What is the correct way of resuscitation of an unconscious preschooler who is not breathing?

What is the correct way of resuscitation of an unconscious preschooler who is not breathing?

Description

European Resuscitation Council Guidelines for Resuscitation (BLS) 2010 Training programme
Explanation

Correct answer: 5 initial breaths, then 30 presses and 2 breaths.

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in a child begins with 5 rescue breaths. This is a key difference compared to adult resuscitation because in children, the cause of cardiac arrest is most often respiratory failure. Therefore, urgently delivering oxygen to the lungs is the highest priority before starting chest compressions.