Which one of the following statements best describes the technique to be used when hyperventilating a head-injured patient with signs that the brain is herniating?

A) Provide 1 ventilation every 3 seconds.
B) Ventilate 30 times per minute.
C) Provide 1 ventilation every 5 seconds.
D) Ventilate 16 times per minute.


A

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