If the
victim has a mouth or lip injury, then close the mouth and seal it shut
with your hand while offering breaths through the nose.
Watch
out of the corner of your eye while delivering breaths to be sure that the
chest is rising gently. This will show you that the breaths are making it
to the lungs and that the airway is not obstructed.
Try to
use your upper body weight when giving compressions so that you don’t tire
as quickly.
If
there is someone else present who also knows CPR, trade off while you wait
for emergency personnel. It will help keep you from getting tired too
quickly.
If the
victim vomits, turn them on their side. When they are finished, clean
their mouth and roll their onto their back so that you can continue
artificial breathing.
Diseases
are transmitted through body fluids and the air. Be as safe as possible
and wear safety gear like latex gloves, plastic goggles, or a surgical
mask if you have them available. Keep everything that touches the victim as
sanitary as possible.
Do not
let this article be your only guide. Contact your local American Red Cross
chapter for a schedule of CPR classes in your area.
Disclaimers
If you do not understand any of the above information,
contact a doctor or medical professional to answer any questions you may have.
This article is not meant to replace proper medical care and treatment. Should
your heart or breathing stop for any reason, we recommend immediate emergency
medical treatment. If symptoms continue, see your doctor as soon as possible.