When Breathing Fails
A basic guide to emergency ventilation

Aimed at the first responder, this illustrative, easy-to-read publication, guides you through the steps of basic life support, explaining why breathing sometimes fails, what to do before help arrives and the important part portable gas powered ventilators (PGPV’s) play in emergency situations.
Contents of booklet
  1. What exactly is breathing?
  2. Why do we need to breathe?
  3. Why does normal breathing sometimes fail?
  4. When breathing fails what can be done?
  5. What is meant by 'ventilation' and 'respiration'?
  6. How can artificial ventilation be given?
  7. What advantages are there in using a resuscitation ventilator?
  8. What is meant by 'airway' and why is it important?
  9. How can I know if breathing is failing in an unconscious person?
  10. When should artificial ventilation begin?
  11. How does artificial ventilation fit in with basic life support (CPR - Cardio-pulmonary resuscitation)?
  12. How should a resuscitation ventilator be used by first responders to emergencies?
  13. Are there any dangers to the patient in using a resuscitation ventilator driven by high pressure oxygen?
  14. How long should artificial ventilation and basic life support continue?

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