Mouth-to-Nose Respiration

Use this method if you cannot perform mouth-to-mouth rescue breathing because the casualty has a severe jaw fracture or mouth wound or his jaws are clenched closed by spasms.

The mouth-to-nose method is performed in the same way as the mouth-to-mouth method, except that you blow into the nose while you hold the lips closed with one hand by placing gentle upward pressure at the chin.

Remove your mouth to allow the casualty to exhale passively. It may be necessary to separate the casualty's lips to allow the air to escape.

Check Pulse [see: Caualty Evaluation Table]

After giving two breaths which cause the chest to rise, attempt to locate a pulse on the casualty.

Your thumb should not be used for pulse taking because you may confuse your pulse beat with that of the casualty.

Maintain the airway by keeping your other hand on the casualty's forehead - allow 5 about seconds to determine if there is a pulse.

If a pulse is found and the casualty is breathing—STOP.
Allow the casualty to breathe on his own. If possible, keep him warm and comfortable.

If a pulse is found and the casualty is not breathing, continue rescue breathing.

If a pulse is not found, seek medically trained personnel for help.