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While performing CPR, have another person feel for the carotid pulse to confirm compressions are working.

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The current rate of compressions is 30 compressions to 2 breaths. Start off with 30 compressions then 2 breaths and continue 30:2 at a rate of 100 compressions per minute. However, if you have rescued someone from water give 5 initial breaths and then proceed as above.


What is the CPR compression rate?

The current rate of compressions is 30 compressions to 2 breaths. Start off with 30 compressions then 2 breaths and continue 30:2 at a rate of 100 compressions per minute. However, if you have rescued someone from water give 5 initial breaths and then proceed as above.


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When do you give rescue breaths to a victum?

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