How should you provide 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, commence resuscitation.

According to the principles of first aid, if a person is not breathing, the airway must first be cleared, as an obstruction may be the sole cause of the problem. If this procedure does not restore breathing, cardiopulmonary resuscitation must be commenced immediately. A lack of oxygen in the body, even with a detectable pulse, will lead to cardiac arrest in a very short time.

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