How many seconds should you check for breathing?

Answer 1

It's either they have a pulse or they don't. It's not going to magically appear in the next three minutes. So about 10 seconds, AT THE MOST, a pulse should be assessed and if there isn't any present at the carotid artery (at the neck) then CPR and ventilations should be started immediately. In a critical emergency where someone isn't breathing or doesn't have a pulse, there is NO time for TIME! Actions must be made quick but you've got to be sure of your final decision. It's apart of EMS.

Answer 2

Breathing should be checked for 10 seconds, in that time you should be looking and checking for 3 things:

1- The rising of the chest- which would suggest the casualty is breathing.

2- Listening for breathing by the mouth- not to be confused with the alike sound of gasping in which the body sometimes does when someone is unconscious and not breathing.

3- Feeling for breath on your cheek- as your head should be sideways facing down towards the rest of the body.

Answer 3

Check for signs of life in adult for 10 seconds.

Answer 4

Perform a pulse check for 10 seconds.

Answer 5

as soon pt. found

Answer 6

Check the pulse for 10 seconds.

Answer 7

3 seconds

Answer 8

10 sec

Answer 9

10 seconds