A 6-year-old child is pulled from a swimming pool after submersion for approximately 3 minutes. He is unconscious, not breathing, and has a pulse of 5...

Question

A 6-year-old child is pulled from a swimming pool after submersion for approximately 3 minutes. He is unconscious, not breathing, and has a pulse of 50 bpm. What is the correct initial resuscitation approach?

Accepted Answer

Deliver 5 rescue breaths before commencing chest compressions

Answer

Begin CPR at 30:2 ratio with chest compressions first

Answer

Chest compressions only until the ambulance arrives

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Abdominal thrusts to expel water before commencing ventilation

Answer

3 rescue breaths followed by reassessment

uk-dipimc MCQ (SBA): Drowning Resuscitation

A 6-year-old child is pulled from a swimming pool after submersion for approximately 3 minutes. He is unconscious, not breathing, and has a pulse of 50 bpm. What is the correct initial resuscitation approach?