Mouth to Mouth Artificial Respiration:
The first aider puts his mouth on the mouth of the victim and gives artificial respiration till the victim’s chest fills up with air and swells up. This action should be repeated 12 to 16 times or until the victim starts breathing.
Steps involved in Mouth to Mouth Artificial Respiration are as follows:
- Remove any blockage from the victim’s mouth.
- Hold the victim’s chin with one hand and with the other hand close his nose tightly.
- Finally, blow the breath forcefully into the victim’s mouth.