Part 14 (1/2)

Once the rescue has been er, check to see if breathing has stopped If so, start artificial respiration _immediately_ and send someone for a doctor

Artificial respirationceases _Most persons will die within 6stops coiven artificial respiration_ Precious et to the victim Since the victim may be within seconds of death by the time you are able to touch his body, you should seek to obtain an air flow to and fros _immediately_

The victiive up easily Continue the procedure for several hours If transportation is necessary, remember that there may be internal injury, fractures, or severe burns

Mouth-To-Mouth Rescue Breathing

There are various effective ways to give artificial respiration, each with its advantages and disadvantages The ood one to , suffocation, and asphyxiation, too People have been known to save lives with less exposure to the correct procedure than you are getting by reading this So, pay attention and remember what you read

Step 1 Turn the victim on his back Wipe out victim's ers to get rid of mucus, food, sand, and other matter

[Illustration: Head Position]

Step 2 Straighten victim's head and tilt back so that chin points up

Push or pull his jaw up into jutting out position to keep his tongue froe This position is essential for keeping the air passage open throughout the procedure

[Illustration: Push Jaw Up]

[Illustration: Pinch Nostrils]

Step 3 Take a deep breath, place your htly over victie For a baby, cover both nose and h handkerchief or cloth placed over victie of air)

[Illustration: Breathe]

Step 4 Breathe into victim's mouth or nose until you see his chest rise (Air h they may be clenched)

Step 5 Re air If there is no air exchange, recheck jaw and head position If you still do not get air exchange, turn victim on side and slap hie ain, wipe his , re mouth each time to allow air to escape For an adult, breathe about 12 times per minute For a child, take relatively shallow breaths, about 20 per minute Continue until victim breathes for himself

What Did You Learn? True or False

1 A broken arm should be splinted before artificial respiration is applied to a victi

2 A person who has been severely shocked with an electric current should lie down

3 A doctor should be called even though you successfully have revived a victih the human heart muscles can be fatal

5 A copper ould provide a better path than your body for stray currents, therefore all appliances should be grounded if possible

6 Outside wires are never a hazard because they are covered with insulation when they are installed