➡️ What is Rescue Breathing?

Rescue breathing is a life-saving technique used when someone has stopped breathing or is breathing very weakly. The rescuer breathes air into the person's lungs to help provide oxygen until medical help arrives or the person starts breathing on their own.

🆘 When to use Rescue Breathing?

• When someone is not breathing or has stopped breathing altogether.

• When someone is unresponsive and not breathing properly (like in cases of drowning, choking, or an injury).

• When CPR is needed, but you may not be able to perform chest compressions (in some cases).

🛠️ How to perform Rescue Breathing? (Simple steps)

1. Check the person’s airway and breathing.

   • First, check if the person is breathing by looking at their chest to see if it rises and falls, and listen for breathing sounds. If they aren’t breathing, you need to start rescue breathing.

2. Position the person’s head properly.

   • Tilt the person’s head back and lift the chin to open the airway.

3. Pinch the person’s nose.

   • Pinch the victim’s nose shut using your fingers to prevent air from escaping.

4. Give a breath.

   • Take a deep breath, seal your mouth over the person’s mouth, and gently blow air into their lungs for 1 second. Make sure you see their chest rise, indicating that air is going into the lungs.

5. Repeat breaths.

   • Give 1 breath every 5 seconds for adults. For children, give 1 breath every 3 seconds. Continue until the person starts breathing on their own, or emergency help arrives.

6. Continue CPR (if needed).

   • If the person still doesn’t start breathing on their own, continue with rescue breathing and chest compressions (CPR) until professional help arrives.

❗ Important notes:

• Ensure the airway is clear: If the person’s airway is blocked (by choking or a foreign object), perform the Heimlich maneuver or another method to clear the airway first.

• Do not stop until help arrives or the person begins breathing again.

• Keep your breaths gentle: You should not force air into the person’s lungs; the goal is to help, not to harm.

🧠 Easy to remember:

1. Check for breathing and tilt the head back.

2. Pinch the nose, seal your mouth, and blow air into their lungs.

3. Repeat breaths every 5 seconds (adults) or 3 seconds (children).