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Essentials CPR Before beginning basic life support, CPR, or rescue breathing, activate the appropriate code team. Adult or adolescent Check for unresponsiveness Gently shake and shout, “Are you okay?” Call…
Postpartum
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Intrapartum
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Pediatric Dermatology
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Prophylaxis for Exposure to Human Immunodeficiency Virus
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