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Basic Life Support (BLS)
ABCs - Airway, Breathing, Circulation
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Steps to follow in BLS
- Check the responsiveness of the victim
- Call for Emergency medical health
- Position victim on his or her back
- Open the airway
- Assess breathing
- Assess circulation
- Stay with the victim until help arrives
Breathing
Mouth-to-Mouth Ventilation Children and Adults
Steps to follow in Mouth-to-Mouth
- Place victim on their back
- Open the airway
- Check the victim’s breathing
- If no breathing, start artificial ventilation
- If chest doesn’t rise, airway may be blocked
- Take 5-10 seconds to check for a pulse
- If breathing is restored, remain in position
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