How should you administer first aid to a victim of an accident who still has a pulse, but is not breathing?

Explanation

Correct answer: I should clear the respiratory tract, and if this is ineffective, I should commence resuscitation.

According to the principles of first aid, for a casualty who is not breathing but has a detectable pulse, the first priority is to open the airway. An airway obstruction is a common cause of respiratory arrest, and this action alone may restore breathing. However, if the casualty is still not breathing, resuscitation must be started immediately to maintain circulation and supply oxygen to the body.

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