See if the chest rises and falls.
Check to see if the chest rises and falls
Airway; open the airway is tip the head and check for breathing.
Look at the casualty's chest to see if it rises and falls.
Look at the casualty's chest to see if it rises and falls. (AF SABC)
Open the airway with a head-tilt-chin-lift or a jaw thrust if there is a suspected spinal injury. Then look, listen, and feel for breathing/respirations.
You tilt the head back and lift the chin up. Use the 2-finger sweep to clear the airway. Look in the throat for any blockage.
Ensure that the victim's tongue has not been swallowed. If it has, use fingers to pull it back to normal. Then carry out the other stages.
chest compressions
Look at the chest to see if it rises and falls, listen for the sound of air moving in and out of the nose or mouth, and feel for air against your cheek from the nose or mouth
danger response airway breathing circulation
airway, breathing, pulse
Check for danger and ensure the area is safe. Check the person's airway, breathing, and pulse. If the person is breathing and has a pulse, place them in a recovery position. If the person is not breathing or does not have a pulse, call emergency services and begin CPR. Stay with the person until help arrives.