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The air that you breathe out contains about 16% oxygen which is enough to save a life if blown directly into the lungs of a casualty. This process is called artificial breathing. If circulation is absent, artificial ventilation must be combined with chest compression (see how to give CPR), otherwise the oxygen will not reach the body’s vital organs. USING FACE SHIELD Artificial ventilation carries little or no risk of the transfer of infection. However, First Aiders may receive training in the use of lace shields for hygienic purposes. If you are trained to use a shield, carry one at all times but if you do not have one with you, you should never hesitate to give a casualty’ mouth-to-mouth ventilation. GIVING MOUTH-TO-MOUTH VENTILATION
If the circulation is absent with no pulse or other signs of recovery; such as return of skin color, or any movement, such as swallowing, coughing, or breathing, begin cardiopulmonary resuscitation immediately. If circulation is present, continue ventilation and check the pulse after every ten breaths. If breathing returns, place the casualty in the recovery positionIF THE CHEST DOES NOT RISE If after attempting two artificial ventilation the chest does not rise, check that:
If the casualty is not known to have choked, attempt three further breaths then assess for circulation IF YOU NEED TO CLEAR AN OBSTRUCTION
DO NOT use your fingers to feet blindly down the throat.
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The air that you breathe out contains about 16% oxygen which is enough to save a life if blown directly into the lungs of a casualty. This process is called artificial breathing. If circulation is absent, artificial ventilation must be combined with chest compression (see how to give CPR), otherwise the oxygen will not reach the body’s vital organs. USING FACE SHIELD Artificial ventilation carries little or no risk of the transfer of infection. However, First Aiders may receive training in the use of lace shields for hygienic purposes. If you are trained to use a shield, carry one at all times but if you do not have one with you, you should never hesitate to give a casualty’ mouth-to-mouth ventilation. GIVING MOUTH-TO-MOUTH VENTILATION
If the circulation is absent with no pulse or other signs of recovery; such as return of skin color, or any movement, such as swallowing, coughing, or breathing, begin cardiopulmonary resuscitation immediately. If circulation is present, continue ventilation and check the pulse after every ten breaths. If breathing returns, place the casualty in the recovery positionIF THE CHEST DOES NOT RISE If after attempting two artificial ventilation the chest does not rise, check that:
If the casualty is not known to have choked, attempt three further breaths then assess for circulation IF YOU NEED TO CLEAR AN OBSTRUCTION
DO NOT use your fingers to feet blindly down the throat.
Vlad Magdalin
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