Techniques Flashcards
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When giving rescue breaths, how long should each breath last?
Answer: About 1 second
Each rescue breath should be delivered over about 1 second and produce visible chest rise.
What is the proper head position to open the airway in an unresponsive adult with no suspected spinal injury?
Answer: Head-tilt, chin-lift
The head-tilt, chin-lift maneuver opens the airway in adults without suspected neck injury.
If the first rescue breath does not make the chest rise, what should you do?
Answer: Reposition the head and try again
Re-tilt the head to reopen the airway and attempt the breath once more.
What airway technique is preferred when a spinal injury is suspected?
Answer: Jaw-thrust without head tilt
The jaw-thrust maneuver opens the airway while minimizing neck movement.
During mouth-to-mouth ventilation, what must you do to prevent air from escaping?
Answer: Pinch the victim's nose closed
Pinching the nose ensures air enters the lungs rather than escaping through the nostrils.
What is a sign that a rescue breath was effective?
Answer: The chest visibly rises
Visible chest rise indicates air is reaching the lungs.
Why should rescuers avoid giving breaths that are too large or too forceful?
Answer: It can push air into the stomach and cause vomiting
Excessive breaths inflate the stomach, raising the risk of regurgitation and aspiration.