Cardiology & ResuscitationPregunta 37 de 100
Hands-only CPR by bystanders is encouraged for adults primarily because:
a.Continuous compressions maintain blood flow and bystanders are more willing to act
b.Ventilations are harmful
c.It replaces the need for an AED
d.It is only appropriate for children
Explicación
For sudden adult cardiac arrest, continuous chest compressions maintain circulation and bystanders are more likely to perform CPR without mouth-to-mouth. Early bystander compressions improve survival.
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