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If a child BLS victim's pulse can be picked up but they are not breathing how often are we breathing for them?

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If a child BLS victim's pulse can be picked up but they are not breathing, it is important to provide rescue breathing to help them obtain the oxygen they need. The American Heart Association recommends giving 2 rescue breaths after every 30 chest compressions in CPR for children.

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If a child BLS victim's pulse can be picked up but they are not breathing, it is important to provide rescue breathing to help them obtain the oxygen they need. The American Heart Association recommends giving 2 rescue breaths after every 30 chest compressions in CPR for children.

During CPR, the emphasis is on high-quality chest compressions, but providing artificial respiration (rescue breathing) is also important to deliver oxygen to the child's lungs. By combining chest compressions with rescue breaths, you can help circulate oxygenated blood to the brain and vital organs.

It is essential to continue providing rescue breathing until the child regains spontaneous contraction or until an experienced healthcare professional declares the child dead.

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