Loss of Breathing

Open the airway by:

  • Tilt the head back with one hand on the forehead and one on the chin.

  • If you suspect head, neck or back injury, minimize movement by lifting on the jaw.

Check Breathing:

  • Look, listen and feel for breathing for about 5 seconds.

No Breathing:

  • Give 2 breaths by pinching the nose shut and breathing into the victim's mouth until the chest rises.

  • Release the nose in between the breaths.

Check for signs of life:

  • Coughing, moaning or movement

Life signs absent:

  • Provide CPR.

Life signs present:

  • Continue breaths 1 every 5 seconds.

  • Check life signs and breathing once a minute.

 

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