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10 insufflations
The ventilatory support technique, or mouth-to-mouth resuscitation, must be performed correctly to be effective, and every effort should be made to ensure that the casualty’s tongue does not obstruct the airway. Take a breath and, placing your mouth over the casualty’s, give about 10 insufflations per minute.
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