How do i know when air is going in a lungs during CPR?

During Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), it is important to ensure effective ventilation, which involves providing air to the lungs. Here are some indicators that air is going into the lungs during CPR:

Chest Rise: As you provide chest compressions during CPR, look for the chest to rise and fall with each compression. This visual indicator suggests that air is entering and exiting the lungs.

Air Escaping from the Mouth or Nose: Listen and feel for air escaping from the person's mouth or nose during compressions. This indicates that air is being forced into the lungs and escaping during chest recoil.

Tactile Feedback: As you perform chest compressions, place your ear close to the person's mouth and nose. You should feel warm, humid air being expelled with each compression. This confirms that air is entering the lungs.

Observation of Abdominal Movement: In some cases, if ventilation is adequate, you may observe the abdomen rising due to the positive pressure created by chest compressions. However, abdominal movement during CPR is not as commonly used as an indicator because it can vary from person to person.

If you are unsure whether air is going into the lungs during CPR, consider the following tips:

1. Proper Seal: Ensure that you create a proper seal around the person's mouth and nose to deliver rescue breaths effectively.

2. Head Tilt and Chin Lift: Before delivering rescue breaths, ensure that the person's head is tilted back slightly and the chin is lifted to help open the airway.

3. Volume and Pressure: Provide slow and steady rescue breaths with sufficient volume and pressure to make the chest rise visibly.

4. Compression-to-Ventilation Ratio: Follow the recommended compression-to-ventilation ratio based on your CPR training (e.g., 30:2 or 15:2 for adults).

If you have doubts or feel unsure about providing effective ventilation during CPR, seek guidance from a certified CPR instructor or medical professional. Proper training can help you perform CPR confidently and effectively in emergency situations.