Unit 1: Disaster Preparedness .k12.ga.us

Rapid and shallow breathing. Capillary refill of greater than 2 seconds. Failure to follow simple commands, such as “Squeeze my hand” To demonstrate rapid, shallow breathing, ask two participants to come to the front of the room. Tell one to breathe normally. Tell the other to “pant” (i.e., 30 or more breaths per minute). ................
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