Study

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NUR-104 route
Unit 2 · Lesson 4 of 4 9 min

Respiratory Arrest and Rescue Breathing

Some patients still have a heartbeat but have stopped breathing, and they need breaths, not compressions.

What this unit covers

Unit 2: Adult Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

  1. 1 High-Quality Chest CompressionsFive numbers and one habit turn ordinary chest pressing into compressions that actually move blood. · 10 min
  2. 2 Airway Management and VentilationOpen the airway, give one second per breath, watch the chest rise, and then get back on the chest. · 9 min
  3. 3 Adult BLS Algorithm for Healthcare ProvidersPut the pieces together into one smooth algorithm you could run half-asleep on a night shift. · 7 min
  4. 4 Respiratory Arrest and Rescue BreathingSome patients still have a heartbeat but have stopped breathing, and they need breaths, not compressions. · 9 min