Cardiology & ResuscitationPregunta 33 de 100
The purpose of minimizing interruptions in chest compressions is to:
a.Maintain coronary and cerebral blood flow
b.Save equipment
c.Allow more time for ventilation
d.Let the AED charge faster only
Explicación
Blood flow generated by compressions falls quickly when compressions stop and takes time to rebuild. Minimizing interruptions keeps perfusion to the heart and brain as high as possible.
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