FIRST AID

FM 4-25.11/NTRP 4-02.1/AFMAN 44-163(I)
NOTE
Although the rescuer may notice that the casualty is making
respiratory efforts, the airway may still be obstructed and
opening the airway may be all that is needed. If the casualty
resumes breathing, the rescuer should continue to maintain an
open airway.
Figure 2-6. Check for breathing.
2-7. Mouth-to-Mouth Method
In this method of rescue breathing, you inflate the casualty’s lungs with air
from your lungs. This can be accomplished by blowing air into the person’s
mouth. The mouth-to-mouth rescue breathing method is performed as
follows:
a. If the casualty is not breathing, place your hand on his
forehead, and pinch his nostrils together with the thumb and index finger of
this hand. Let this same hand exert pressure on his forehead to maintain the
backward head tilt and maintain an open airway. With your other hand, keep
your fingertips on the bony part of the lower jaw near the chin and lift
(Figure 2-7).
Figure 2-7. Head tilt/chin lift.
2-7