It is intended to prevent death or further illness and injury and to relieve pain until medical aid can be obtained. Do not attempt to administer first aid unless you have had proper training. The following procedures are presented to help guide trained personnel in the event of an emergency and should not be attempted except by trained personnel.
Any delay increases the risk of serious disability or death.
Place the patient flat on his or her back on the floor and kneel at the side. Establish an airway. Check the patient's mouth with your finger to be sure that no obstruction is present and then tip the patient's head back by placing one hand on the forehead and the other hand under the chin. Place your ear near the patients mouth and listen for any sound of air exchange. If the person is breathing keep the head tilted until EMS arrives.