How to Check Someone's Breathing Rate (Rate of Respiration)
Count the breaths.. Determine whether the breathing rate is within the normal range.. Look for signs of respiratory distress.
Steps
1
Count the breaths.
Count the breaths.
2
Determine whether the breathing rate is within the normal range.
Determine whether the breathing rate is within the normal range.
3
Look for signs of respiratory distress.
Look for signs of respiratory distress.
4
Check breaths per minute as needed.
Check breaths per minute as needed.
5
Call emergency services.
Call emergency services.
6
Get breathing assistance.
Get breathing assistance.
7
Avoid hyperventilation due to anxiety.
Avoid hyperventilation due to anxiety.
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