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b)  If the injured or ill person is breathing, place him/her in the recovery 
position and wait for the arrival of the emergency services. 
•  Position the injured or ill person on his/her side, maintain a clear 
and open airway by pushing the head backward while positioning 
their mouth downward. To maintain proper blood circulation, roll 
him/her gently to position them in the recovery position in the 
opposite direction every 30 minutes. 
 
7.  Give 2 rescue breaths (omittable) 
a)  If opening the airway does not cause the injured or ill person to begin 
to breathe normally, give rescue breaths. 
b)  If there is a fear of infection because the injured or ill person has an 
intraoral injury, you are hesitant about giving mouth-to-mouth 
resuscitation, or getting and preparing the mouthpiece for rescue 
breathing takes too long, omit rescue breathing and perform chest 
compressions. 
c)  When performing rescue breathing, it is recommended to use a 
mouthpiece for rescue breathing and other protective devices to 
prevent infections. 
d)  While maintaining an open airway, pinch the person's nose shut with 
your thumb and forefinger of the hand used to push down the 
forehead. 
e)  Open your mouth widely to completely cover the mouth of the injured or ill person so that no air 
will escape. Give rescue breathing twice in about 1 second and check if the chest rises. 
 
8.    Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) (combination of chest compressions and 
rescue breaths) 
a)  Chest compressions 
1)  Position of chest compressions 
•  Position the heel of one hand in the center of the chest, approximately between the 
nipples, and place your other hand on top of the one that is in position. 
 
 
Roll gently in the opposite 
direction every 30 minutes. 
CPR mask 
Mouthpiece for rescue