The first step in administering artificial res
piration by Back-Pressttre Arm-Lift Method is
the placing of victim in prone position, face
down, head turned to one side, with cheek
resting on hands as shown in posed photograph.
Rescuer, kneeling at victim’s head, places his
hands on victim’s hack, xvith thumbs just touch
ing and heels of hands just below line running
between victim’s armpits. Rescuer rocks forward
slowly, elbows straight, until arms are almost
vertical—exerting steady pressure upon victim.
Rescuer then rocks backward slowly and slides
his hands to the victim’s arms, just above the
elbows, which are raised until resistance and
tension is felt at the victim’s shoulders—the
arms are then dropped to the ground. This com
pletes the full cycle. The cycle shotdd be re
peated 12 times per minute at a uniform rate.