Apneic means which of the following?

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Apneic means which of the following?

Explanation:
Apneic means not breathing. It describes a patient who has no effective air movement and is not ventilating. In an emergency, you’d assess for breathing and a pulse. If there is a pulse but no breathing, provide rescue breaths at about one every 5–6 seconds (roughly 10–12 breaths per minute) using a bag-valve-mask. If there is no pulse, start CPR immediately, delivering compressions and ventilations as appropriate. Be aware that occasional gasps or agonal breaths are not adequate ventilation and still indicate the patient needs ventilation support.

Apneic means not breathing. It describes a patient who has no effective air movement and is not ventilating. In an emergency, you’d assess for breathing and a pulse. If there is a pulse but no breathing, provide rescue breaths at about one every 5–6 seconds (roughly 10–12 breaths per minute) using a bag-valve-mask. If there is no pulse, start CPR immediately, delivering compressions and ventilations as appropriate. Be aware that occasional gasps or agonal breaths are not adequate ventilation and still indicate the patient needs ventilation support.

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