– If humans breathe in oxygen and exhale CO2, then why does mouth-to-mouth resuscitation work?

Question

– If humans breathe in oxygen and exhale CO2, then why does mouth-to-mouth resuscitation work?

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Answer 1

It doesn’t really which is reflected in newer guidelines. There’s more oxygen in air so you’re better off having someone hold the airway open and do chest compressions.

Unless it’s drowning. Mouth to mouth stimulates the patient to breathe and cough.