Mouth - To - Nose Resuscitation
- Important - The following steps should only be considered if you are unable to get the dog to vet IMMEDIATELY. Just prior to, or while you are performing any form of artificial respiration, have someone summon help immediately.
Mouth - To - Nose Resuscitation is to be used when Chest Compression is ineffective, or when the chest is injured. For best results, combine Heart Massage with mouth -to - nose resuscitation. This will require two people, one to administer heart massage and the other to give mouth - to - nose breathing.
- Perform steps one and 2 in chest compression. ( 1- Feel for pulse or heartbeat 2- Open mouth and clear away secretions. Check for a foreign body. If found, remove carefully, if possible. If impossible to reach, execute The Heimlich Maneuver. )
- Pull the tongue forward and close the mouth. Seal the lips with your hand.
- Place your mouth over the dog's nose and with a larger dog, blow steadily for three seconds. In a smaller dog, blowing briefly three times should be sufficient. The chest will expand. Release to let the air come back out.
- Continue until the dog breathes on his/her own, or as long as the heart beats.