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When giving rescue breaths, each breath should be how long
1 second in length
How much air should be given to all victims when giving rescue breaths
just enough to create a visible chest rise
When giving rescue breaths, the provider should pause after the first breath to allow the victim to do this:
exhale
When giving rescue breaths, the provider should pause after the first breath to do this him/herself before giving the second breath
take a breath in
Before any rescue breaths are given, the provider should be sure that the victims airway is:
open
An infants airway can be blocked if the head is tilted back too far. Its recommended the infants head is in this position:
Neutral/sniffing
What does AED stand for
Automated External Defibrillator
What is the first step for using an AED
Open and turn on
Before delivering a shock to the patient when indicated, the operator should first be sure of what
all persons are clear of patient
Describe the AED pad locations for children
front and back center of chest just below the collarbone
If there are child pads available in the AED, should you use the adult pads on a child?
No
