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flag New CPR guidelines advise chest compressions and rescue breaths for drowning victims presumed in cardiac arrest.

flag New guidelines from the American Heart Association and American Academy of Pediatrics stress the importance of CPR with rescue breaths for drowning victims, who should be presumed in cardiac arrest if they show no signs of breathing or consciousness. flag The guidelines recommend performing chest compressions even if rescue breaths cannot be given. flag Use of AEDs is also advised in public aquatic areas, and all resuscitated victims should be taken to a hospital.

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