Question 42 · LDEK · Cardiac arrest
Basic Life Support procedures recommended by the European Resuscitation Council (ERC) in a person with cardiac arrest include chest compressions and rescue breaths. In which sequence these procedures should be repeated in non-intubated adult patient according to ERC guidelines?
- A. 5 compressions / 1 breath.
- B. 5 compressions / 2 breaths.
- C. 15 compressions / 1 breath.
- D. 15 compressions / 2 breaths.
- E. 30 compressions / 2 breaths.
Hint
ERC uses one compression-to-ventilation ratio for adults, regardless of whether one or two rescuers are present.
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