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Artificial respiration1 Kneel besides the victim’s head. Place onehand under his neck and lift, allowing hishead to fall back. This will lift his tongueand open the air passage in his throat.2 Place the palm of the hand on his foreheadto maintain the ”chin-up” position.3 Using the index finger and thumb of thesame hand, pinch the victim’s nostrilsclosed. Open his mouth.4 Take a deep breath and cover his mouthwith yours. Blow steadily into his lungs toexpand his chest. Remove your mouthfrom his to allow the air to escape from hischest. You should be able to see his chestdeflate.5 Repeat the ”inflation-deflation” cycle at arate of about 12 cycles per minute till thevictim begins to breath normally again.Remove the victim to a hospital as soon aspossible, but do not interrupt the artificialrespiration and ECM cycles till his heart beatand breathing returns.If started quickly and performed correctly, theresuscitation methods described will keep asufficient volume of oxygenated bloodflowingtroughthevictimsbodytoallowfullrecovery.Proficiency in the resuscitation methods canonly be achieved trough training. Allpersonnel concerned should attend courses ona regular basis. Remember, someone’s lifecould depend on you.Do you know what to do?Combining ECM and artificialrespirationIf you are alone, perform one cycle ofartificial respiration for every five cycles ofECM. This will be hard work, but keep going.His life depends on you!If there are other people available to help, oneshould perform the ECM while one performsthe artificial respiration for every five cyclesof ECM. It will be much more efficient withtwo people.Once the victim’s heart is beating and he isbreathing, roll him onto his side and supporthim in that position. As consciousness returnshe may vomit, and this will allow any liquidto drain out of his mouth.