An 8-year-old child in cardiac arrest has been intubated. When ventilating the child, the paramedic should:
A) observe for full chest expansion.
B) deliver 8 to 10 breaths per minute.
C) allow partial exhalation between breaths.
D) deliver one breath every 15 seconds.
Answer: B) deliver 8 to 10 breaths per minute.
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