Artificial Respiration
Artificial respiration isn’t hard to do and it could save the life of our child or other loved one.
Artificial respiration can be crucial to saving a life. Suppose your child is injured and stops breathing, would you know what to do while waiting for an ambulance? If you see the face is gray or the lips have turned blue, have someone else call 911 while you begin artificial respiration immediately. Just six minutes without breathing can cause death.
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- First determine that there is no breathing or breath is weak and labored.
- First put the person on his back, face up, and laid down flat.
- Clear the mouth of any obstruction. Make sure the person’s tongue is flat and has not fallen back into the throat.
- Tilt the persons head back so the chin points up. Don’t tilt the head if there is head or neck injuries. Just open the mouth by pulling down on the jaw bone. If it’s a child don’t tilt back as you would an adult. A child neck and airways are more fragile.
- With your ear over the persons mouth listen a few seconds for breathing. See if the chest expands, if not continue.
- Rest your hand on the forehead and pinch the nostrils with your fingers. Support the neck with your other hand.
- Fill your lungs with air and place your mouth against the person’s mouth to create an airtight vacuum.
- Breath into the person’s mouth until his chest inflates with air. If mouth to mouth breathing is impossible, breath into the person’s nose while holding his mouth closed. for infants place your mouth over the mouth and nose. it may take several breaths to inflate the person’s chest, just make sure the chest doesn’t deflate between breaths. If the chest doesn’t rise there could be an obstruction, if so you must try to remove it. (Go to Heimlich Maneuver.)
- When the person’s chest is fully expanded, or you have blown 4 breaths remove your mouth.
- Listen and watch for an exhale.
- Repeat until breathing starts on its own.
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K Kristie | Jun 4, 2009 | Reply
I’ve always wanted to master this skill. Very clear instructions.
Jenny Heart | Jun 4, 2009 | Reply
Excellent! I worked for a manor at one time. All employees had to learn this, even the housekeepers. Very much needed information.
Darla Cooke | Jun 4, 2009 | Reply
Very informative! Thanks for sharing.
lindalulu | Jun 4, 2009 | Reply
Another great article Ruby! How informative this is and just think with all this info maybe with your help in writing this someone else could save another life!!!!
Christine Ramsay | Jun 4, 2009 | Reply
This is a valuable skill to learn. I was the first aider at my last school and all the children were taught emergency aid through the St John’s Ambulance Award Scheme. Hopefully these skills stayed with them for ever. A great write.
Christine
Joe Dorish | Jun 4, 2009 | Reply
Great skill to learn.
lowellpendon | Jun 4, 2009 | Reply
Very well outlined basic skills and techniques for cases of emergency. I believe everyone has to have knowledge of these stuff not only those trained rescue volunteers.
Swayam Siddha | Jun 4, 2009 | Reply
very important first aid skill
chris73 | Jun 4, 2009 | Reply
Very helpful. With such a few movemens we can save a life.
Brenda Nelson | Jun 4, 2009 | Reply
Ruby, you just on top of it all lately, very good, and good info for people to know..
My only caution is for people not to do this if there is somebody better trained first.
Pinaki Ghosh | Jun 4, 2009 | Reply
Very useful for emergency.
clay hurtubise | Jun 4, 2009 | Reply
I like to practice with my partner all the time!
Thanks,
Clay
Mark Gordon Brown | Jun 4, 2009 | Reply
With so many people having cell phones, getting somebody to call 911 should not ever be forgotten or missed. Double check to make sure somebody did it, rather than assuming somebody did..
Good info.
Duff D Moss | Jun 4, 2009 | Reply
I hope I never have to use this advise.
Francois Hagnere | Jun 4, 2009 | Reply
Everybody should know about this. Thanks for reminding us, Ruby.
chitragopi | Jun 4, 2009 | Reply
clear instructions. thank u
101 | Jun 4, 2009 | Reply
Ruby,a very important artical to be shared with all. every one needs to know this very simple life saving technique.great facts and visuals.always,Gary La Buda
Jamie Myles | Jun 4, 2009 | Reply
Life saving information.Thank you for this article.
Lostash | Jun 4, 2009 | Reply
For those that have never done a life-saving/first aid course, this is a brilliant set of instructions! You just may have saved a life with this one day!
Mary Patricia Bird | Jun 4, 2009 | Reply
Great information, Ruby.
Unofre Pili | Jun 4, 2009 | Reply
Nice and crucial tips maam.
Joie Schmidt | Jun 4, 2009 | Reply
I’d really like to take a class for this someday* – thanks for this invaluable article.
Blessings.
Sincerely,
-Liane Schmidt.
Jo Oliver | Jun 4, 2009 | Reply
From a nurse- well done!
C L Eckles | Jun 4, 2009 | Reply
Very good article. Your information is clear, accurate, and easy to understand.
Daisy Peasblossom | Jun 5, 2009 | Reply
Clear directions. I’ve had the training; I’m glad (so far) I’ve not had to use it.
Kate Smedley | Jun 5, 2009 | Reply
Excellent must read article, this is essential advice.
Ruby Hawk | Jun 5, 2009 | Reply
Thank you all for your comments and support. I appreciate all my good friends. I hope we never need this information but some of us will. I just hope we will remember what to do in a time of emergency.
PR Mace | Jun 5, 2009 | Reply
Excellent, excellent, Ruby. As a nurse I knew just how important this is.
Betty Carew | Jun 6, 2009 | Reply
Great article Ruby and a very important one
NA Staffieri | Jun 6, 2009 | Reply
Everyone should learn this skill.
Thanks, Ruby.