What is the technique called that involves delivering breaths without chest compressions?

The technique of delivering breaths without chest compressions is known as rescue breathing. This method is specifically utilized when the victim is not breathing adequately, but has a pulse. Rescue breathing focuses solely on providing oxygen to the lungs by forcing air into them.

This technique is crucial in situations where the airway is clear, and the person is in need of ventilation due to respiratory failure, while the heart is still beating. The objective of rescue breathing is to maintain adequate oxygenation until more comprehensive care can be provided or the victim can resume normal breathing.

In this context, CPR involves both chest compressions and rescue breaths to address cardiac arrest, which is different from the singular focus of rescue breathing. Postural drainage refers to a technique used to assist in the removal of mucus from the lungs and is not primarily about ventilation. Ventilation, while it encompasses the delivery of breaths, may also refer to methods that include compressions or other advanced techniques rather than solely the act of providing breaths.