The compression rate should be about 90–100 com¬pressions per minute. At the end of the 15th compression two full breaths are given. CPR should never be inter¬rupted for more than five seconds, and it should be conti¬nued until skilled help arrives. Endotracheal intubation should be accomplished within 30 seconds of cessation of CPR. Note that the victim’s mouth should be almost com¬pletely closed, however, depress the lower lip a bit so that the mouth remains slightly open. If dentures cannot be managed in place, remove them after first giving the very important first two breaths. You must see the chest rise and fall. If the first two breaths meet with resistance and the chest fails to rise when you breathe air into the patient’s mouth, make sure that the airway is properly opened by the head tilt/chin lift method and that the seal around the mouth is airtight. Then clear the airway with your fingers if necessary. The fact that the patient suddenly dropped to the ground and was not choking while eating is sufficient to persuade you not to waste time searching for meat or vomitus.

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