CPR - Step 7
Provide Rescue Breaths
- AFTER the airway is open, give 2 rescue breaths.
- For adults and children:
- First pinch the the nose.
- Create a seal over the person’s mouth with your own.
- Or with the pocket mask.
Place the mask over the person’s nose and mouth:
- The pointed end goes over the bridge of the nose.
- The wider end covers the mouth and chin.
Ensure that the mask has created a tight seal over the mouth and nose - it must do this in order for the breaths to be given properly.
- Ensure that the mask has created a tight seal with this hand placement:
- Place your thumb and index finger on the top of the mask, forming a “C” shape
- Use your other three fingers to lift the jaw upward, forming an “E” shape on the side of the face.
- Deliver each breath over approximately 1 second, watch to see if the chest rises.
