Monitoring & CPR · NEET PG Preparation Anaesthesia
During CPR in an adult patient with an advanced airway in place, what is the recommended ventilation rate according to current AHA guidelines?
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During CPR in an adult patient with an advanced airway in place, what is the recommended ventilation rate according to current AHA guidelines?
- A.8-10 breaths per minuteCorrect answer
- B.12-20 breaths per minute
- C.24-30 breaths per minute
- D.Only 2 breaths every 30 compressions
Solution
When an advanced airway is in place during CPR, chest compressions are performed continuously (without pauses), and ventilations are delivered at a rate of 1 breath every 6 seconds (approximately 8 to 10 breaths per minute).
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