Artificial Respiration

Artificial Respiration is an emergency measure associated with the artificial movement of air into the lungs and back to maintain breathing in a person in cases where natural respiratory reflexes are absent or suppressed. This condition often occurs as a result of drowning, poisoning or some other exposure, as well as during surgery on the chest or abdomen, when the patient is given potent muscle relaxants. The simplest and most effective method of performing artificial respiration is the mouth-to-mouth method (the ""kiss of life""). In a hospital setting, artificial respiration is performed using a respirator (a machine for artificial ventilation of the lungs).

Introduction

Artificial respiration (artificial ventilation) is an emergency procedure that is necessary to maintain a person’s life in various cases. It is an integral part of assistance in cases of drowning, respiratory failure or surgical interventions. In this article we will look at various methods of artificial respiration, their features and contraindications to their use.

Artificial respiration

Breathing is a continuous process of moving air from the atmosphere into the lungs and exhaling out. During natural breathing, the body independently regulates the amount of air entering the lungs. However, in some cases, a disruption of this process may occur, which manifests itself in the form of: - lack of spontaneous breathing; - ineffectiveness of natural respiratory reflexes; - disruption of the process of exhalation and inhalation; - arrhythmias. *The causes of respiratory impairment can be different, for example, poisoning, drowning, chest trauma, the presence of fluid in the lungs, etc.* To maintain the vital functions of the body, ventilation is necessary. This can be done artificially by forcing the air to move in a certain direction. The effectiveness and safety of this method depends on the correct execution of the procedure and compliance with all instructions. There are several methods of artificial respiration, let's consider them in more detail. ***Proper breathing throughout life is a necessary condition for maintaining health and the ability to perform physical work, but sometimes it is disrupted. It is important to seek medical help promptly and use correct artificial respiration, which will ensure the vital need for breathing movements.***

Human respiration is a complex physiological process that ensures the delivery of oxygen to the blood and the removal of carbon dioxide. If a person loses consciousness, they cannot breathe on their own, which can be fatal. That is why, at the first need, doctors perform artificial respiration.

However, not everyone knows how to do it correctly. Most people think that everything is as simple as that: breathing “mouth to mouth” or “mouth to nose”. This is a deep misconception. In this regard, we will tell you how artificial respiration is performed. There are several main methods, each of which we will consider in more detail.

Nasal method This method involves applying pressure to the chest of the victim lying in front of you. The heart area is clasped with hands, strong tremors are created. Artificial respiration is performed at least once a minute even in the absence of consciousness, so a person will not be able to lie on the floor for a long time without feeling. However, frequent attacks can lead to bluish skin, discoloration of the lips and cyanosis, which in severe cases leads to coma or even death. Nasal inhalations help enrich the extremities, brain and heart with blood, and allow cerebral circulation to be restored if the airways are closed. This method is necessarily accompanied by yawning movements, which ensures the removal of mucus or sputum from the respiratory tract. Mouth to mouth Artificial respiration