# Respiratory Arrest

Respiratory arrest occurs when a person stops breathing, leading to a lack of oxygen supply to the body and brain. Immediate intervention is required.

**What is Respiratory Arrest?**

## First Aid for Respiratory Arrest

1. Call Emergency Services: Dial 000 immediately.
2. Open the Airway: Use the head-tilt, chin-lift maneuver to open the airway.
3. Perform Rescue Breaths: Give two initial rescue breaths, watching for the chest to rise.
4. Start CPR: Begin chest compressions if the casualty does not start breathing.

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First Aid Glossary · https://firstaidcoursecairns.au/glossary/respiratory-arrest · Australia Wide First Aid (RTO 31961).