Place one hand over the casualty’s mouth and nose and the other on their lower chest area, can you SEE movement? Can you FEEL air coming from the casualty’s mouth or nose? Can you HEAR sounds of breathing?

YES, the casualty IS breathing:

Position the casualty onto their side, if not already in that position, check for severe bleeding, undertake a secondary survey and continue to monitor the casualty’s airway and breathing every minute or two until emergency personnel arrive.

If there are NO signs of life  – no response, absent or inadequate breathing, no movement – start immediately with 30 chest compressions.

• • Position the casualty onto their back, if not already in that position.