Steps to Administer First Aid:
1. Move the Person
- Take the person out of the water.
2. Check for Breathing
- Place your ear next to the person's mouth and nose. Do you feel air on your cheek?
- Look to see if the person's chest is moving.
3. If the Person is Not Breathing, Check Pulse
- Check the person's pulse for 10 seconds.
4. If There Is No Pulse, Start CPR
For an adult:
- Carefully place the person on their back.
- Place the heel of one hand on the center of the chest at the nipple line. You can also push with one hand on top of the other.
- Press down at least 2 inches. Make sure not to press on ribs.
- Do chest compressions only, at the rate of 100-120 per minute or more. Let the chest rise completely between pushes.
- Check to see if the person has started breathing.
- Disclaimer : If the person did not regain consciousness then please take them to a certified medical professional
This First Aid is Approved by NIMH