How Do You Use The Recovery Position?
The recovery position is used to facilitate the breathing of injury or illness victims who are semiconscious or unconscious. It also allows fluids to drain without the risk of the victim inhaling them. There are two recovery positions, one for adults and one for infants. Kneel next to the victim. Extend the victim’s arm that is farthest away from you over his head, letting it rest on the floor. Lift the victim’s knee that is closest to you into a bent position. This knee will act as a stopper when you roll the victim over, preventing her from rolling completely over onto her stomach. Place your hands at the victim’s back and buttocks and push him away from you. His head should now be cradled by the arm that you extended above his head in Step 2. Tilt the victim’s head up slightly to open the airway and facilitate breathing and drainage of fluids. The victim is now in the recovery position. Cover the victim with a blanket, coat or emergency blanket if one is available. Stay with the vic
