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CPR - adult - series: Check for breathing

 Check for breathing

CPR - adult - series
Illustrations:

  • Check for responsiveness
  • Check for breathing
  • Person not breathing
  • Chest compressions

    • 5. Look, listen, and feel for breathing. Place your ear close to the person’s mouth and nose. Watch for chest movement. Feel for breath on your cheek.

    Update Date: 7/19/2007

    Updated by: A.D.A.M. Editorial Team: Greg Juhn, M.T.P.W., David R. Eltz, Kelli A. Stacy. Previously reviewed by Eric Perez, MD, Department of Emergency Medicine, St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network (5/15/2006).

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