Rescue breathing is performed on a victim

Rescue breathing is performed on a victim

• A. Before the chest compressions begin
• B. After the chest compressions have begun
• C. Only when there is no pulse
• D. During chest compressions

Answer: (B)

Starting chest compressions right away creates blood flow so that the oxygen you breathe into the lungs can be carried to the brain and heart. Rescue breaths are added after you’ve begun compressions, typically in a cycle (for example, 30 compressions followed by 2 breaths). Delivering breaths during the compressions is impractical and extending the interruption reduces blood flow. So the best sequence is to begin chest compressions first, then perform rescue breaths after that initial set.

Starting chest compressions right away creates blood flow so that the oxygen you breathe into the lungs can be carried to the brain and heart. Rescue breaths are added after you’ve begun compressions, typically in a cycle (for example, 30 compressions followed by 2 breaths). Delivering breaths during the compressions is impractical and extending the interruption reduces blood flow. So the best sequence is to begin chest compressions first, then perform rescue breaths after that initial set.