An injured person is not breathing, but has a pulse. What is the correct first aid response?

In the scenario where an injured person is not breathing but has a pulse, the immediate focus should be on the individual’s ability to breathe effectively. The correct first aid response involves ventilation, which means providing artificial breaths to the person to ensure that oxygen is reaching their lungs despite their inability to breathe on their own.

When someone has a pulse but is not breathing, it indicates that the circulatory system may still be functioning to some extent, but the respiratory system is compromised. Therefore, administering ventilation can help maintain oxygenation and prevent further complications, such as brain damage due to a lack of oxygen.

Calling for help is also a vital step, although it is often more of a secondary concern once you address the immediate needs of the injured person. Placing the individual in the recovery position or performing CPR would not be appropriate in this specific situation, since CPR is reserved for patients without a pulse, and the recovery position is typically used for those who are breathing but unresponsive. Therefore, providing assisted ventilation is the key action that can stabilize the injured person's condition until professional medical help arrives.