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WHEN AN ADULT STOPS BREATHING
WARNING
DO NOT attempt to perform the rescue breathing techniques provided on this page, unless
certified. Performance of these techniques by uncertified personnel could result in further
injury or death to the victim.
1
Does the Person Respond?
2
Shout, "Help!"
Tap or gently shake victim.
Shout, "Are you OK?"
Call people who can phone for help.
3
Roll Person onto Back.
Roll victim toward you by pulling slowly.
4
Open Airway.
5
Check for Breathing.
Tilt head back, and lift chin.
Shout, "Are you OK?"
Look, listen, and feel for breathing
for 3 to 5 seconds.
6
Give 2 Full Breaths.
Keep head tilted back.
Pinch nose shut.
Seal your lips tight around victim's
mouth.
Give 2 full breaths for 1 to 1½ seconds
each.
7
Check for Pulse at side of Neck.
8
Phone EMS for Help.
Feel for pulse for 5 to 10 seconds.
Send someone to call an ambu-
lance.
9
Begin Rescue Breathing.
10
Recheck Pulse Every Minute.
Keep head tilted back.
Lift chin.
Pinch nose shut.
Give 1 full breath every 5 seconds.
Look, listen, and feel for breathing bet-
ween breaths.
Keep head tilted back.
Feel for pulse for 5 to 10 seconds.
If victim has pulse, not breathing,
continue rescue breathing. If no
pulse, begin CPR.
