1-9 Check for Breathing

If the casualty is non-responsive, the second step is to check for breathing.

- Look for a rise and fall in the casualty's chest.
- Listen for breathing by placing your ear about 1 inch above the casualty's mouth and nose.
- Feel for breathing by placing your hand or cheek about 1 inch above the casualty's mouth and nose.
- If the casualty is not breathing, stop the evaluation and begin treatment. (See the task Perform Mouth-To-Mouth Resuscitation, task number 081-831-1042.)