Question 19 · LDEK · Cardiac arrest
According to current recommendations, which of the following plays a secondary role in the survival of a patient with suddden cardiac arrest?
- A. time between the cardiac arrest and the start of chest compressions.
- B. method used to restore the airway patency.
- C. time between the cardiac arrest and the defibrillation.
- D. quality of chest compressions.
- E. quality of ventilation.
Hint
Consider which links of the chain of survival have a proven survival impact and which can be chosen according to rescuer skill.
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