During the initial assessment of an adult patient in cardiopulmonary arrest, what is the best next step after calling for help and confirming the absence of pulse and breathing?
Assess for potential airway obstruction before starting chest compressions.
Attach the automated external defibrillator (AED) and immediately deliver a shock.
Administer two rescue breaths before any chest compressions.
Begin high-quality chest compressions at a rate of 100-120 per minute.
High-quality chest compressions are critical in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for maintaining circulation to vital organs until normal heart rhythm is restored. According to current resuscitation guidelines, chest compressions should be initiated within 10 seconds of identifying cardiopulmonary arrest. Defibrillation is important if a shockable rhythm is present, but the immediate priority is to initiate CPR with chest compressions. Assessing for potential airway obstruction and delivering two rescue breaths are components of the CPR process but are secondary to starting chest compressions in the adult chain of survival.
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