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.)