Which of the following is the third life saving principle?
A
Checking whether the person is breathing
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B
Making the patient lie on the back
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C
Observing heart beat
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D
Loosening the clothes
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Solution
The correct option is C Observing heart beat
First life saving principle:
Make the patient lie on the back and loosen the clothes, remove blocks in the air passage. Bend the head to a side as per the situation.
Second life saving principle:
Check whether the person is breathing. Try to provide artificial respiration except in case of poisoning, acid attack and vomitings.
Third life saving principle:
Observe the heart beat. If there is no response press the chest with your palms.