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Mouth-to-mouth is a CPR technique that can save a person's life. This article will teach you to correctly administer mouth-to-mouth breaths. Read on to learn what to do.
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- CPR training will give you a much better idea of how to perform CPR correctly and accurately, and with it, you could save a life.Thanks
- Even though mouth-to-mouth may seem gross, it can save a person's life.Thanks
- Use a CPR mask when giving mouth-to-mouth, if you own one.Thanks
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Warnings
- Do not give mouth-to-mouth if the person's mouth is bleeding and you don't have a mask.Thanks
- If the ambulance officer advises that you do Hands-only CPR, disregard mouth-to-mouth resuscitation.Thanks
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- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cardiopulmonary_resuscitation (Wikipedia Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation)
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