(2) If the casualty has a pulse but has not resumed breathing on his own,
proceed to administer rescue breathing. Recheck the casualty's pulse every few
minutes. If you find the casualty's pulse to be absent, resume administering CPR.
(a) For a child, administer ventilations at the rate of one ventilation
every 3 to 5 seconds (12 to 20 ventilations per minute).
(b) For an infant, administer ventilations at the rate of one ventilation
every 3 to 5 seconds (12 to 20 ventilations per minute).
(3) If the casualty does not have a pulse, continue to administer thirty chest
compressions followed by two breaths. Recheck the pulse again every few minutes.
Continue administering CPR until one of the following occurs:
(a) The casualty's heart resumes beating on its own. (If this happens,
continue rescue breathing.)
(b) The casualty's heart resumes beating on its own and he also
resumes breathing on his own. (If this happens, look for injuries.)
(c) You are relieved by a physician or other medical personnel. (If this
happens, provide information on the casualty and follow instructions.)
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EVACUATE THE CASUALTY
Evacuate the casualty to a medical treatment facility as soon as possible.
Continue administering CPR or rescue breathing en route if needed. If the casualty is
breathing on his own, continue to observe him and be prepared to resume rescue
breathing or CPR should it become necessary.
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