Service manual

STP 11-25R13-SM-TG
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(c) Relax immediately after each downstroke to permit natural expansion of the breast.
(d) Repeat at the rate of about one per second. The compressions must be regular, smooth, and
uninterrupted. If you are alone with the victim you must alternate mouth-to-mouth breathing with external
cardiac compression at the ratio of about 2 to 15 (two breathes, then 15 heart compressions). If you have
help, the ratio is five compressions to one inflation; therefore, after five heart compressions, CALL FOR
HELP. Continue one or both of the above while the victim is being transported to the hospital, or until he
revives, or until told to stop by a physician.
c. Once the victim is breathing again, watch carefully for signs of physical shock. Physical shock
is a state of collapse or prostration that interferes with normal action of the nervous system; symptoms
include weak pulse, chills, nausea, and a pale face. To treat shock, do the following:
(1) Have the patient lie down, with his head lower than his feet if possible.
(2) Loosen tight clothing.
(3) See that the patient has plenty of air.
(4) Wrap the patient in blankets or other coverings as soon as possible. Keep the patient as warm
as is comfortable until help arrives.