> --Modern CPR (for adults) no longer includes rescue breaths.
That's only for bystanders for the reason you cite (reluctance to give aid). Rescue breaths are helpful and those of us who have to respond for our employer still give them. I carry around a barrier mask all the time now.
Rescue breaths with CPR are also the standard for drowning victims, still. I believe it's still being taught as the standard for diving medicine, even volunteer/buddy rescues.
That's only for bystanders for the reason you cite (reluctance to give aid). Rescue breaths are helpful and those of us who have to respond for our employer still give them. I carry around a barrier mask all the time now.
Source: I have the HCP level CPR cert.