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ortant If you give a child a breath and the chest doesn't rise, reopen the airway by
allowing the head to go back to the normal position. Then open the airway
Usmg M sk again by tilting the head and lifting the chin. Then give another breath. Make
Definitions and sure the chest rises.
Key Facts
Don't interrupt compressions for more than 10 seconds to give breaths. If the
Actions chest doesn't rise within 10 seconds, begin pushing hard and pushing fast on
the chest again.

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
rescuers to have masks.

Masks are made of firm plastic; they fit over the child's mouth or mouth and
nose. You may need to put the mask together before you use it.

Step Action
1
Put the mask over the child's mouth and nose.
2
Tilt the head and lift the chin while pressing the mask against the
3 child's face. It is important to make an airtight seal between the
child'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.

Figure 49. Giving breaths with a mask.

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