If you have a12 year old male victim He is not breathing but has a pulse. What should do?
If you have a 12-year-old male victim showing no signs of breathing but has a pulse, you should take immediate action to provide first aid and call for professional help. Here's what you should do:
1. Check for Responsiveness: Gently shake the victim and call their name loudly. If he remains unresponsive, move on to the next step.
2. Call for Help: Immediately dial emergency services, or ask someone nearby to call while you begin CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation).
3. Start CPR: Position yourself beside the victim and follow these steps:
a. Place the heel of one hand on the center of the victim's chest, between the nipples.
b. Put your other hand over the first hand and interlock your fingers.
c. Deliver 30 chest compressions at a rate of approximately 100-120 compressions per minute. Push down hard, allowing the chest to recoil fully between compressions.
d. Pinch the victim's nose and cover their entire mouth with your mouth, ensuring an airtight seal.
e. Deliver two rescue breaths, watching for the chest to rise and fall with each breath.
f. Continue cycles of 30 chest compressions and two rescue breaths until the victim shows signs of life, help arrives, or you become exhausted.
4. Use an AED (Automated External Defibrillator) if Available: If there is an AED nearby, turn it on and follow the voice prompts. If the device advises a shock, ensure everyone is away from the victim, deliver the shock as instructed, and resume CPR immediately after the shock.
5. Continue Care Until Help Arrives: Keep performing CPR until the victim starts breathing, professional help arrives, or you become physically unable to continue. Remember, providing consistent and proper CPR can be lifesaving in such situations.
Remember, even if the victim shows signs of a faint pulse, starting CPR can significantly improve their chances of survival. Your quick response and actions can make a crucial difference in saving the victim's life.