As an expert in emergency medical response, I would like to clarify the proper technique for checking if someone is breathing. When assessing a person's breathing, it's important to do so quickly but thoroughly. Here's the step-by-step process: 1. Ensure your own safety and the safety of the person you're helping. 2. Position the person on their back if they are not already. 3. Open their airway by tilting their head back slightly and lifting their chin. 4. Place your ear close to their mouth and nose, and listen for breathing sounds. 5. Look at their chest for any movement that indicates breathing. 6. Feel for breath on your cheek by placing your cheek close to their mouth and nose. The key point here is to observe for no more than 10 seconds. This is to prevent unnecessary delay in initiating CPR if the person is not breathing or only gasping. If there is no normal breathing (regular breaths) or if the person is only gasping, you should begin CPR immediately. read more >>

To check if a person is still breathing: look to see if their chest is rising and falling. listen over their mouth and nose for breathing sounds. feel their breath against your cheek for 10 seconds.read more >>