A 29-year-old surf lifesaver rescues a 7-year-old boy from the surf. The child is unconscious and not breathing but has a palpable carotid pulse. Acco...

Question

A 29-year-old surf lifesaver rescues a 7-year-old boy from the surf. The child is unconscious and not breathing but has a palpable carotid pulse. According to ANZCOR guidelines, what is the most appropriate initial management?

Accepted Answer

Commence rescue breathing at 12-20 breaths/min without chest compressions

Answer

Start chest compressions at a rate of 100-120/min

Answer

Give 2 rescue breaths then chest compressions in a 15:2 ratio

Answer

Place the child in the recovery position

Answer

Wait for paramedics without interventions

au-amc MCQ (SBA): Respiratory arrest in child

A 29-year-old surf lifesaver rescues a 7-year-old boy from the surf. The child is unconscious and not breathing but has a palpable carotid pulse. According to ANZCOR guidelines, what is the most appropriate initial management?