Put someone in the recovery position
If someone is unresponsive but breathing, lying them on their side keeps their airway clear.
- Kneel beside them. Put the arm nearest you out at a right angle, palm up.
- Bring their other arm across their chest and hold the back of that hand against their near cheek.
- With your other hand, pull their far knee up so the foot is flat on the floor.
- Pull on that knee to roll them towards you onto their side, then bend the top leg to a right angle.
- Tilt the head back and lift the chin to keep the airway open. Call emergency services and keep checking their breathing.
Tip: This is only for someone who is breathing normally. If they aren't, call emergency services and start CPR. A first aid course is the best way to learn it properly.
Try it now: Practise the moves on a willing friend or family member lying on the floor.
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