Responding to an Emergency: Basic Life Support
1. Ensure Safety
Scene Assessment: Prioritize safety by making sure the area is secure.
2. Request Assistance
Seek Help: If possible, call for assistance immediately.
3. Check for Breathing
Breathing Assessment: Examine the casualty's breathing by observing, listening, and feeling for up to 10 seconds.
- No Breathing: If no breathing is detected, administer 5 rescue breaths.
4. Assess for a Pulse
Pulse Check: Evaluate for a pulse by checking for up to 10 seconds.
- No Pulse: If no pulse is found, initiate 30 chest compressions followed by two rescue breaths and repeat.
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