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2 ) Emergency resuscitation: expired air method
2 )
Emergency resuscitation: expired air method
2 )
2 )
Emergency resuscitation: expired air method
Emergency resuscitation: expired air method
Emergenza per la rianimazione: metodo dell'aria espirata
Emergenza per la rianimazione: metodo dell'aria espirata
Emergenza per la rianimazione: metodo dell'aria espirata
Emergenza per la rianimazione: metodo dell'aria espirata
•If possible, lie the victim on his back, with his head slightly higher than his
feet. Clear the mouth and the throat of any obvious obstruction.
•Kneel on one side of the victim, level with his head. LIFT THE JAW AND
TILT THE HEAD BACK AS FAR AS POSSIBLE. (Figures 1a and 1b).
•One of the following may now happen:
⇒Breathing may begin and consciousness return.
⇒Breathing may begin, but consciousness may NOT return. Turn the
victim on his side and ensure that the airway is kept clear.
⇒Breathing may return, but be NOISY, which means that the airway is
not fully clear. Try to clear the airway.
⇒IF THERE IS NO SIGN OF BREATHING
⇒Check that the head is still tilted back.
⇒Take a deep breath.
⇒Pinch the victim's nose and blow firmly into his mouth. As you do, his
chest will RISE (figure 2).
⇒Turn your head away and take another breath, watching for the chest
to FALL (figure 3).
•Start with two quick deep breaths and then continue with one breath every
five seconds (i.e. 12 times a minute). This should be continued until the
victim revives or a doctor certifies death.
•As consciousness returns, the victim will start to breathe on his own and a
'pink' color replaces the 'blue' look. This is the time to stop
resuscitation. Continue to hold his chin up and so keep the airway
clear.
•In the case of injuries to the mouth, it may be necessary to use mouth-to-
nose resuscitation. Seal the victim's mouth with your cheek and blow firmly into his nose, proceeding as
above.
•In any case it is ESSENTIAL to commence resuscitation WITHOUT DELAY and to send for medical assistance
immediately.
Gen 2014
Rev. 009
CMAN3100
ETL3100
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