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If someone has a definite pulse but is not breathing normally, provide rescue breaths and
The Chain of Survival consists of six steps: recognize cardiac arrest and activate emergency services,
Yes, you can experience cardiac arrest with a pacemaker because it cannot prevent every dangerous
If someone with a pacemaker collapses, check responsiveness and breathing, call emergency services, and start
Yes, you can use an AED on someone with a pacemaker during cardiac arrest. Avoid
Washington’s 2024 CARES data show a 14.1% cardiac arrest survival rate, 53.6% bystander CPR rate,
Online CPR training offers flexibility, while classroom CPR training provides instructor-led, hands-on practice. Blended CPR
Yes, you can perform CPR on someone with a pacemaker. Start CPR if they are
Yes, CPR can break ribs. Rib fractures are a recognized complication of chest compressions, but
EMTs in Washington need healthcare-provider BLS/CPR training for emergency response. ACLS or PALS requirements depend

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