Unresponsive and breathing normally
Maintain an open airway so the person can continue to breathe normally.
Unresponsive and abnormal breathing (adolescent and adult)
Immediately start chest compressions and access emergency medical services.
Unresponsive and abnormal breathing (baby and child)
Immediately start rescue breaths and chest compressions and access emergency medical services.
Unresponsive and abnormal breathing when a defibrillator is available
Use a defibrillator when giving CPR to improve the person’s chance of survival.
Unresponsive and abnormal breathing with a suspected opioid overdose.
Use naloxone for suspected opioid overdose when giving CPR to improve the person’s chance of survival.
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Published: 15 February 2021
First aid
Explore the first aid recommendations for more than 50 common illnesses and injuries. You’ll also find techniques for first aid providers and educators on topics such as assessing the scene and good hand hygiene.
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