A Step-By-Step Guide To Performing CPR

Airway: Opening Up The Airway

After every thirty chest presses, you will need to give two lifesaving breaths to the person. To perform this technique, make sure to open their airway. Tilt the person's head back by gently placing your hand behind their neck and lifting slightly. At the same time take two fingers and place them below their chin, tilting their chin upward. Their chin should be aimed at the ceiling to open the airway. The importance of physically opening the airway is structural. When we lay on our backs, the soft tissue of our throat relaxes and can obstruct the airway. If you wonder why your spouse snores at night, this is probably the reason.

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