NURSING ANM AND GNM

Detailed explanation-1: -To check if a person is still breathing: look to see if their chest is rising and falling. listen over their mouth and nose for breathing sounds. feel their breath against your cheek for 10 seconds.

Detailed explanation-2: -It’s essential to check for breathing for 10 seconds to confirm that the breathing is rhythmic and normal. If the casualty is breathing normally, move on to the final step of the primary survey. If the casualty is unresponsive and not breathing normally, you must ensure that the emergency services have been called.

Detailed explanation-3: -You should spend a maximum of 10 seconds checking a victim for normal breathing. If you do not find normal breathing within 10 seconds then commence CPR. Do not spend longer than 10 seconds checking for breathing as this will delay lifesaving resuscitation.

Detailed explanation-4: -Response. Check if the casualty is responsive or unresponsive. As you approach them, introduce yourself and ask them questions to see if you can get a response. Kneel next to their chest and gently shake their shoulders, asking, ‘What has happened?’, ‘Open your eyes!’.

Detailed explanation-5: -If they are unresponsive and not breathing, push firmly downwards in the middle of their chest at a regular rate. Ideally, you should alternate two rescue breaths with 30 chest compressions for anyone who has been rescued from drowning. This will help build up a supply of oxygen in their blood.