# Artificial Respiration

Artificial respiration, also known as rescue breathing, is a technique used to assist or stimulate breathing in a casualty who is not breathing or is breathing inadequately. This is part of CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) and involves blowing air into the casualty's lungs.

**What is Artificial Respiration?**

## Steps for Artificial Respiration

1. Open the airway using the head-tilt, chin-lift manoeuvre
2. Pinch the casualty’s nose shut and seal your mouth over theirs
3. Give two breaths, watching for the chest to rise
4. Continue with chest compressions if necessary

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