Return to article: How to Treat Hyperventilation
on 11/22/2005 Literature has always been saying to let a casualty showing signs of hyperventilation to breathe into a plastic bag. However, should this casualty exhibit a pale appearance, it could actually mean that the casualty is experiencing a lack of oxygen. By making the casualty breathe into a plastic bag, it would only limit his access to oxygen further.Casualties showing signs of hyperventilation and a pale appearance, should be guided to breathe slowly and in deep breathes instead of using a plastic bag!
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