Premergency First Aid, CPR and AED Manual

3 Airway and Breathing

People having difficult breathing will often lean forward, resting their hands or arms on their knees. This is called the tripod position.

First Aid for ineffective breathing includes: • Ensure an open airway. • Position the patient to make breathing easier. • Monitor the patient’s breathing. If breathing becomes ineffective, activate 911 or get help. • If breathing stops and the patient is unconscious, activate 911/get help/get an AED and start CPR compressions (See CPR in Chapter 5),

Patient having difficulty breathing

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