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Can cpr be performed if someone has no breathing but has a heartbeat?
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CPR: Surely. Make certain that the airway is patent and start mouth-to-mouth breathing if not breathing. Have someone call 911 in the meantime.
Answered 10/3/2016
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No: If the person has a heartbeat, but is not breathing, you do not need to perform cpr, but do need to give them rescue breathing, about ever 5 seconds, and monitor their pulse.
Answered 8/12/2012
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