THE FOUR BASIC STEPS IN RESCUE BREATHING

Te Ao Hou, 1970, Page 19

THE FOUR BASIC STEPS IN RESCUE BREATHING 1. Place the victim on his back, quickly inspect the mouth to ensure nothing is blocking the air passage. 2. Tilt head right back and pull chin forward, if breathing does not start normally commence rescue breathing. 3. Blow through nose (or mouth if nose is blocked) until you see the chest rise. First 5–10 breaths deep and rapid. Then repeat 10–15 times a minute. 4. Remove your mouth and listen for snoring and gurgling, which are signs of throat obstruction. When victim starts trying to breathe for himself, keep your breaths in time with his efforts. • For infants and children. Keep the head tilted right back, seal your mouth around the child's mouth and nose, and blow gently. Repeat breaths 20 times a minute. • For victims of drowning. Attempt rescue breathing as soon as you can reach victim's face. Ensure air passage is clear. Support victim by locking your arm under his body. (Always use mouth-to-nose in deep water.) For further information contact your local District Health Officer. Issued by the New Zealand Health Department.