A patient who was found face down in a pond is unresponsive, apneic, and pulseless. Friends state that the patient was hot and wanted to take a summer's swim in the pond. Which one of the following should be included in your care of this patient?
A) Hyperventilation with a bag-valve mask and high-concentration oxygen
B) Positive pressure ventilations at 10–12 per minute with oxygen
C) Position in a prone position to evacuate water from the lungs
D) Application of the AED with the delivery of no more than one shock
B
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