Question

According to the head injury standard, if ETCO2 is not available, what rate should we hyperventilate an adult, child, and infant?

A) Adult: 20 breaths per minute, Child: 25 breaths per minute, Infant: 30 breaths per minute
B) Adult: 10 breaths per minute, Child: 15 breaths per minute, Infant: 20 breaths per minute
C) Adult: 12 breaths per minute, Child: 18 breaths per minute, Infant: 24 breaths per minute
D) Adult: 8 breaths per minute, Child: 12 breaths per minute, Infant: 16 breaths per minute

Answer 1

According to the head injury standard, the rate at which we should hyperventilate an adult, child, and infant if ETCO2 is not available is 20 breaths per minute for adults, 25 breaths per minute for children, and 30 breaths per minute for infants.

Step-by-step explanation:

According to the head injury standard, if ETCO2 is not available, the rate at which we should hyperventilate an adult, child, and infant would be:

Adult: 20 breaths per minute

Child: 25 breaths per minute

Infant: 30 breaths per minute