Responding to an Emergency: Basic Life Support

1. Ensure Safety

Scene Assessment: Prioritize safety by making sure the area is secure.

2. Request Assistance

Seek Help: If possible, call for assistance immediately.

3. Check for Breathing

Breathing Assessment: Examine the casualty's breathing by observing, listening, and feeling for up to 10 seconds.

• No Breathing: If no breathing is detected, administer 5 rescue breaths.

4. Assess for a Pulse

Pulse Check: Evaluate for a pulse by checking for up to 10 seconds.

• No Pulse: If no pulse is found, initiate 30 chest compressions followed by two rescue breaths and repeat.