High pressures and a damaged optic nerve may not result in any vision loss, and for these patients, the doctor determines that the glaucoma is in the early stage. The doctor will usually try to lower the eye pressure with glaucoma drops.
tric distention, which occurs in approximately 17% of resuscitation cases, and. reduce the risk of vomiting and aspiration.3 Rescue breathing, in the presence of. a pulse, is administered at a rate of 10 to 12 breaths per minute for adults and 12. â 20 breaths per minute for infants and children (Table 1). The heart rate should. be reassessed every 2 minutes during this maneuver.
After 2 rescue breaths give 30 chest compressions. 8. Repeat 2 rescue breaths followed by 30 chest compressions at a rate of at least 100 compressions per minute. There are two alternative methods for mouth-to-mouth rescue breathing. To be ready in the event of an emergency, you should keep a CPR face shield or face mask in your first aid kit. 1. CPR Face Shield: Place the face shield over the person's nose and mouth with the airway tube between the person's lips.