One-Rescuer Adult BLS
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One-Rescuer Adult BLS
For single lay rescuers without any training, compression-only CPR can be performed without ventilations until EMS arrives or a trained rescuer assumes command. If the rescuer calls to activate EMS, the dispatcher can provide real-time instructions for compression-only CPR.
Key Takeaway
The rescuer should not mistake agonal gasps for normal breathing. This type of breathing is a sign of cardiac arrest.
Compression-Only CPR