Open the airway using the head-tilt, chin-lift maneuver.Pinch the nostrils shut for mouth-to-mouth breathing and cover the person's mouth with yours, making a seal. Give the first rescue breath, lasting one second, and watch to see if the chest rises. If it rises, give the second bre...
Rescue breathingVentilationCardiac arrest is a major public health problem and a leading cause of death in the United States. Nearly 300,000 Americans sustain out-of-hospital cardiac arrests (OHCAs) each year, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is provided by emergency medical professionals for...