A paramedic is treating an adult patient in cardiac arrest and is performing bag-valve-mask ventilation. What rate should ventilation breaths be deliv...

Question

A paramedic is treating an adult patient in cardiac arrest and is performing bag-valve-mask ventilation. What rate should ventilation breaths be delivered after an advanced airway has been placed?

Accepted Answer

10 breaths per minute (1 breath every 6 seconds)

Answer

12 breaths per minute (1 breath every 5 seconds)

Answer

6 breaths per minute (1 breath every 10 seconds)

Answer

8 breaths per minute (1 breath every 7.5 seconds)

Answer

15 breaths per minute (1 breath every 4 seconds)

uk-dipimc MCQ (SBA): Ventilation Rate in Cardiac Arrest

A paramedic is treating an adult patient in cardiac arrest and is performing bag-valve-mask ventilation. What rate should ventilation breaths be delivered after an advanced airway has been placed?