After performing artificial respiration (mouth-to-mouth), what is the maximum time that should be spent checking whether the victim has recovered breathing or a pulse?

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The correct answer is 10 seconds. According to basic life support and first aid protocols, the assessment of breathing (using the look, listen, and feel technique) must not last more than 10 seconds. If, after the rescue breaths, the victim shows no signs of recovery in this short time, it must be assumed that they are still in cardiorespiratory arrest and chest compressions must be started or continued immediately. Waiting 30 or 45 seconds is excessive and deprives the brain of oxygen, drastically reducing the chances of survival.

After performing artificial respiration (mouth-to-mouth), what is the maximum time that should be spent checking whether the victim has recovered breathing or a pulse?

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