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….activity in either of these places does not necessarily indicate the person has a clear airway. LISTEN for breathing sounds omitted from their nose and mouth and FEEL for air released from their nose or mouth.
Please note that breathing difficulty or it ceasing altogether can occur before a person loses consciousness.
*Please note the current CPR guidance below applicable during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Tomorrow we will continue to look at rescue breathing taken from the new CPR guidelines.
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Click the link to go to the New Zealand Resuscitation Council Covid-19 recommended modifications for delivering resuscitation whilst the pandemic remains a threat. Click play to see a short video outlining CPR modifications that should be followed during the pandemic.
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Data and information are fact-checked against various recognised sources, including the New Zealand Resuscitation Council, Health Navigator New Zealand, St John, and other recognised entities specialising in the specific subject content. It should be noted that variances in protocols exist and where necessary are identified.