Artificial Respiration Method
As shown in the diagram on the right, pinch the victim‘s nose with one hand so that air is not expelled
from
the
nose and lift the back
of
the neck with the other hand,
Place your mouth over the victim’s mouth and breath into the victim’s mouth for 1 to 1.5 seconds
until your lungs become empty. The volume of exhaled is about half that of deep breathing.
Check that the victim‘s chest rises when you exhale. If it does not, check that there is no blockage in
the victim’s mouth or throat
Do this quickly at first and then proceed at about 12 inflations per minute. Do not stop until medical
help arrives.
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Cardiac Massage Method
As shown in the on the right, place the base of the palm of one hand over the chest about 1/
3rd of the way up from the bottom, of the rib cage. Put the other hand on top of that hand.
Press the victim’s chest firmly by applying your weight without bending your elbows so that the
to press too hard
or you may break the victim‘s ribs.
victim‘s chest depressed about
3 or 4 cm then release the pressure immediately date.
Be careful not
fi-
Repeat this operation about once per second. A
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