What is the leading cause of death in the usa

Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the U.S. and also the leading cause of death worldwide.

The leading cause of death in the USA is chronic lower respritory disease (CLRD) a collection of lung diseases that cause airflow blockage

20 times a minute is usually the average respritory rate of an adult. additionally the patient is breathing on his own, is clearly maintaining his airway, and is intaking a sufficient amount of air. you shouldn't use a bag valve mask, cpap, or other form of positive pressure ventilation, unless the patient has lost control of his airway, and is not breathing (apneic) or has rapid breathing or slow and shallow respirations. this patient would most likely and should be put on an non-rebreather mask or nrb attached to 100% high flow oxygen at 15 l/min. don't use a nasal cannula, as the amount of oxygen it provides is limited with a rate of 6 l/min.