Blow until the victim's chest rises. Listen for air to be exhaled and watch for the chest to fall. The mouth will need to be opened to allow the victim to exhale. You may encounter the following procedures and equipment. A stethoscope is used to listen to the heart and lungs.
Blood pressure is taken by wrapping a cuff around the arm.
These tests may be performed hourly. If the victim is breathing on his own, oxygen will be given by either a mask or nasal prongs. If he is not breathing, he'll be hooked up to a mechanical ventilator. A tube placed in the vein for giving medications, such as antibiotics, pain medications, or liquids. Computerized axial tomography, a type of x-ray also know as a CAT scan or CT scan, may be used to further evaluate internal injuries.