In situations where the victim is not breathing, the immediate action of the person witnessing the event is critical. This is because BLS substantially increases the likelihood of survival of the victim when started in the first few minutes after the cardiac arrest.
It's simple:
After ensuring the safety conditions of the location where the victim is, verify that he or she is conscious by gently shaking his or her shoulders and calling out to him or her.
If the victim doesn't respond, consider the victim fainted (unconscious) and then assess whether he/she is breathing using the VOS technique: See if the chest expands, hear the passage of air and feel the breath on the face.
If the victim is not breathing, immediately call 911 (or make sure someone else does), leaving the victim if necessary or using the loudspeaker on your cell phone so you can simultaneously start chest compressions.
Perform BLS until the victim recovers, becomes exhausted, or differentiated help arrives.
18 сен 2024
