First aid 1 pts
In an injured person in deep unconsciousness and apnea (not breathing), irreversible changes in brain tissue occur within:
Correct answer
- 5 min.
Other options
- 20 min.
- 10 min.
Explanation
Time is Brain: Brain cells start dying after 3-5 minutes without oxygen.
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