Airway + breathing

Question 1

Airway

Answer 1

open the airway by placing one hand on casualty’s forehead + gently lifting the head back, lift the chin using 2 fingers only.
this will move the tongue away from the back of the mouth
look for signs of obstruction

Question 2

Breathing

Answer 2

The normal rate is between 12 + 20 breaths per minute

Question 3

Look for signs of

Answer 3

cyanosis, look, listen + feel for no more than 10 secs for breathing. Feel breath against your cheek

Question 4

If casualty is breathing normally

Answer 4

treat any life threatening injuries + place them in recovery position

Question 5

If casualty is not breathing normally

Answer 5

or if you have doubt, begin CPR

Question 6

CPR

Answer 6

cardiopulmonary resuscitation is first aid technique that can be used if someone isn’t breathing properly or their heart has stopped.
Check compressions + rescue breaths keep blood +oxygen circulating in the body

Question 7

If someone isn’t breathing + not moving/responding

Answer 7

call 999 or 112 for an ambulance, then if you can start CPR
call 999 before you start
30 chest compressions: 2 rescue breaths