What is the term for performing effective rescue breathing?

The term for performing effective rescue breathing is defined by the quality of breaths delivered to the victim. Effective rescue breathing ensures that each breath causes visible chest rise, indicating that air is entering the lungs. This is crucial because the primary goal of rescue breathing is to provide oxygen to the victim's lungs effectively, which helps restore normal breathing patterns when the victim is not breathing adequately.

Over-inflation can cause complications, such as increased pressure in the lungs, which may lead to potential lung injury. Therefore, it's essential to monitor the victim’s chest movement to ensure that the breaths delivered are not just rapid but are sufficient enough to cause the chest to rise without causing harm.

The focus on measurable outcomes in rescue breathing means that ensuring chest rise is a key component, distinguishing effective rescue breathing from other methods that may not prioritize this aspect.