How to Perform Rescue Breathing

How to Perform Rescue Breathing

How to use Rescue Breathing on adults:


1.First, tilt the victim's head back and lift the chin up, then pinch the nose shut.

2.Give 2 slow breaths into the mouth. Blow until the chest gently rises.

3.Check for a pulse to make sure the heart is still beating.

If a pulse is present but victim is still not breathing... Call 911 ...

4.Give 1 slow breath about every 5 seconds. Do this for about a minute, 12 breaths.

5.Recheck pulse and breathing about every minute.

Call the local emergency number if you have not already done so. Then continue rescue breathing as long as a pulse is present but the person is not breathing.

How to use Rescue Breathing on a child:


1.First, tilt the victim's head back and lift the chin up, then pinch the nose shut.

2.Give 2 slow breaths into the mouth. Blow until the chest gently rises.

3.Check for a pulse and make sure the heart is still beating.

If a pulse is present but victim is still not breathing... Call 911 ...

4.Give 1 slow breath about every 3 seconds. Do this for about a minute, 20 breaths.

5.Recheck pulse and breathing about every minute.

Call the local emergency number if you have not already done so. Then continue rescue breathing as long as a pulse is present but person is not breathing.

How to use Rescue Breathing on a infant:


1.First, tilt the infant's head back (not as far) and lift their chin up.

2.Seal your lips tightly around infant's mouth and nose.

3.Fill your checks with air and give 2 slow breaths. Breathe until the chest gently rises.

4.Check for a pulse.

If a pulse is present but infant is still not breathing... Call 911 ...

5.Fill checks with air and give 1 slow breath about every 3 seconds. Do this for about a minute, 20 breaths.

6.Recheck pulse and breathing about every minute.

Call the local emergency number if you have not already done so. Then continue rescue breathing as long as a pulse is present but person is not breathing.


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