At the scene of a multiple-casualty incident, you are triaging a patient using the Simple Triage and Rapid Transport (START) system. You are presented with a patient who is not breathing. Which one of the following should you do next?

A) Place a black tag on the patient.
B) Open the airway.
C) Start positive pressure ventilation.
D) Place a red tag on the patient.

B

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What will be an ideal response?

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