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5 Blow into the victim’s mouth (gently in the case of an infant) until his chest rises. Remove your mouth and
release the hold on the nose, to let him exhale, turning your head to hear the rushing out of air. The first 1 to 3
breathings should be as rapid as the victim responds, thereafter the rate should be slowed to about 12 times
a minute (20 times for an infant).

Note: If air cannot be blown in, check the position of the victim’s head and jaw and recheck the mouth
for obstructions, then try again more forcefully. If the chest still does not rise, turn the victim’s face
down and strike his back sharply to dislodge obstructions.
Sometimes air enters the victim’s stomach as evidenced by a swelling stomach. Expel the air by
gently pressing the stomach during the exhalation period.

TASK 5: Resuscitate the victim by Mouth-to-Nose method

Note : Use this method when the victim’s mouth will not open, or has a blockage you cannot clear.

1 Use the fingers of one hand to keep the victim’s lips firmly shut, seal your lips around the victim’s nostrils and
breathe into him. Check to see if the victim’s chest is rising and falling. (Fig 1)

Fig 1

2 Repeat this exercise at the rate of 10 - 15 times per minute till the victim responds.

3 Continue this exercise till the arrival of the doctor.

TASK 6: Resuscitate a victim who is under cardiac arrest by (CPR) cardio pulmonary resuscitation

Note: In cases where the heart has stopped beating, you must act immediately.
1 Check quickly whether the victim is under cardiac arrest.

Note: Cardiac arrest could be ascertained by the absence of the cardiac pulse in the neck (Fig 1),
blue colour around lips and widely dilated pupil of the eyes.

Fig 1

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CITS : CG & M - Fitter - Exercise 6