Doing so may harm more than it helps. According to research published in the Lancet , modified CPR was more effective than professional CPR in bystander situations, increasing the rate of survival in people with out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. Sign up for our Health Tip of the Day newsletter, and receive daily tips that will help you live your healthiest life. Standard cardiopulmonary resuscitation versus active compression-decompression cardiopulmonary resuscitation with augmentation of negative intrathoracic pressure for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest: a randomised trial.
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We and our partners process data to: Actively scan device characteristics for identification. I Accept Show Purposes. Situations in which rescue breathing may be used include: Choking accidents Near-drowning Drug overdose Poisoning Carbon monoxide poisoning Severe asthma attack AHA Recommendations In cases of cardiac arrest , rescue breathing is something only certified rescuers should perform.
Rescue Breathing. If the Heart Has Stopped. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Sign Up. What are your concerns? Page last reviewed: 13 November Next review due: 13 November CPR on adults If you have been trained in CPR, including rescue breaths, and feel confident using your skills, you should give chest compressions with rescue breaths.
If you're not completely confident, attempt hands-only CPR instead. Hands-only CPR To carry out a chest compression: Place the heel of your hand on the breastbone at the centre of the person's chest. Place your other hand on top of your first hand and interlock your fingers.
Position yourself with your shoulders above your hands. Using your body weight not just your arms , press straight down by 5 to 6cm 2 to 2. Keeping your hands on their chest, release the compression and allow the chest to return to its original position. Pinch the victim's nostrils together with your thumb and first finger.
Or follow your face mask instructions. If the chest doesn't rise, tilt the victim's head back and chin up again. Then breathe into the victim's mouth a second time. If the chest still doesn't rise, check inside the mouth for a foreign object after chest compressions. If an object is visible, sweep the mouth with your fingers and remove the object. Take care not to push the object further into the throat. Give 2 breaths after 30 chest compressions until the person starts breathing or emergency medical services arrive.
Give 2 breaths after 30 chest compressions until the infant starts breathing or emergency medical services arrive. It is best to be prepared in the event of an emergency. Look for classes offered by your local hospital, the American Heart Association, or the American Red Cross in your area or on the Internet.
All rights reserved. Skip to topic navigation. Skip to main content. You are here: Home. Related Reading. Search Our Health Library. First Aid: Rescue Breathing Rescue breathing is needed if a person collapses and stops breathing.
A person may need rescue breathing in the following situations: Near drowning Overdose or poisoning Choking Carbon monoxide poisoning Severe asthma attack By breathing into another person's lungs rescue breathing , you can supply enough oxygen to preserve life. In adults, call first and do the following: If the person is not breathing but has a pulse, give 1 rescue breath every 5 to 6 seconds or about 10 to 12 breaths per minute.
Protective face mask You may use a protective face mask. Follow the instructions that came with the mask.
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