... a pulse. If you are certain that the victim is not breathing and there is no pulse, immediately start CPR. If breathing and circulation are not restored within four to five minutes, brain damage can occur. You want to make sure the victim is positioned faced up. You want to open the airway to start breathing for the victim. Gently tilt the ... , usually the index and middle finger, on the side of the neck. If no pulse is retrieved repeat this process. Check signs of circulation after one minute and every few minutes after that. If the victim is not breathing but other signs of circulatio...

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