Give rescue breaths as agonal breathing will not support life.
Since agonal breathing will not support life, when agonal breathing occurs it is the same as no breathing; so immediately proceed with care.
Agonal breathing will not support life; rescue breathing (or CPR if no pulse) is required.
Agonal respiration is an abnormal pattern of breathing characterised by gasping, laboured breathing, accompanied by strange vocalisations and myoclonus.
Agonal breathing refers to a gasping, labored form of breathing that occurs in individuals who are near death or experiencing a severe medical crisis. It is often characterized by irregular, shallow breaths and may be accompanied by sounds such as snoring or gurgling. This type of breathing can occur in situations such as cardiac arrest or severe brain injury and is not indicative of effective respiration. It is crucial to seek immediate medical assistance if someone is observed exhibiting agonal breathing.
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Agonal breathing is characterized by occasional gasping breaths.
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Tip the head to open the airway. If still agonal breathing, give 2 breaths & start CPR.
Tip the head to open the airway. Check for signs of life (look, listen, feel for breathing & movement). Since agonal gasps fails the breathing criteria, you would immediately begin CPR for an adult.
Since gasps (agonal breathing) will not sustain life, for an adult go immediately to CPR.
Agonal respiration refers to abnormal gasping or labored breathing often seen in the final moments of life or during severe medical distress. It is not effective breathing and typically occurs when the brain is not receiving enough oxygen. This type of respiration can be mistaken for normal breathing, but it indicates a critical state requiring immediate medical attention. Recognizing agonal respiration is crucial for initiating emergency response protocols.
It is called agonal breaths. Since agonal breaths will not support life, assuming an adult, you would immediately begin CPR.