What is the proper procedure if you suspect a victim has become unresponsive due to asphyxiation (drowning)?

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If a responder is alone and is trained and has immediate access to a phone,911 should be called immediately unless it is known that the victim has become unresponsive due to suffocation (e.g.,drowning).In this case,the responder should provide CPR with compressions followed by two breaths for 2 minutes before calling 911 or an emergency service.

What Is the Proper Procedure If You Suspect a Victim