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Re: Distinction between BOed and "normally" drown person

The resuscitation guideline changes that Benny refers to have an exception for drowning so would not apply in this instance - for non drowning victims, you now go straight into chest compressions (30:2) but for drowning you do up to 5 breaths first (European Resusc Council).
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