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Old 01-25-2011, 10:02 AM   #24
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Originally Posted by calculoso View Post
Remember to keep updated with CPR. The latest news is that the breath isn't needed, just do chest compressions. This will keep the blood flowing in the person's body, and there will be enough oxygen left in the blood stream to keep the brain alive.
Interesting. I think I took first aid and CPR about 1.5 years ago, and they had changed I think the number of breaths you give. This is obviously one of the reasons you have to keep going back for refresher courses.
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