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What are the components of a pulse check in an unresponsive...
When someone is unresponsive, quickly checking their pulse is an essential step in deciding whether they need immediate life-saving treatment. Pulse checks help rescuers determine if the victim’s heart is still beating and blood is circulating,...
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When Can Rescuers Typically Pause Compressions During High-Quality CPR?
Rescuers typically pause chest compressions during high-quality CPR only when necessary to maximize the chances of survival. These brief pauses happen for specific reasons, like giving rescue breaths if using a ventilation method, analyzing the heart...
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When Using a Pocket Mask, Where Should the Rescuer Be Positioned?
Every second counts during CPR, and knowing how to deliver effective breaths can make all the difference. Whether you’re a trained professional or a first responder on the scene, your technique matters, and so does your position. CPR isn’t ju...
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What to Do If You Are Alone and Choking
Have you ever been alone and suddenly faced with a choking emergency? It’s a situation that can happen to anyone and can be incredibly frightening. Knowing what to do in such a moment can make all the difference, potentially saving your life. While...
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How Are Breaths Delivered Using a Bag-Mask Device?
A bag-mask device, also called a bag valve mask (BVM), is an essential emergency tool used to assist patients who cannot breathe effectively on their own. It consists of a flexible, self-inflating bag attached to a face mask that fits securely over t...
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Understanding the PQRST Wave: A Guide to ECG Interpretation
Electrocardiography (ECG or EKG) is a simple, non-invasive test that records the heart’s electrical activity using small electrodes placed on the skin. These signals produce waveforms like the P wave, QRS complex, T wave, and occasionally the U wav...
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