Page 112 - HS First Aid CPR & AED Student Ebook

ng a Mask Giving breaths to another person is usually quite safe. During CPR there is very
little chance that you will catch a disease. Even so, some workplaces require
Definitions and rescuers to have masks.
Key Facts
Masks are made of firm plastic and fit over the infant's mouth or mouth and
nose. You may need to put the mask together before you use it.

Figure 61. Some people use a mask when
giving breaths.

Actions - - --- - -- -.r---- ,-
FYI
Step Action
1
Put the mask over the infant's mouth and nose.
2
Tilt the head and lift the chin while pressing the mask against the
3 infant's face. It is important to make an airtight seal between the
infant's face and the mask while you lift the chin to keep the airway
open.

Give 2 breaths. Watch for the chest to begin to rise as you give
each breath.

If the mask has a pointed end

Put the narrow end of the mask at the top (bridge) of the nose
The wide end should cover the mouth.

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