When a person is unconscious (but breathing and pulse are present) they can be placed in the recovery position. There are a few aims for this, they are:
1. It is a comfortable position for the patient.
2. The airway can remain open (making breathing possible).
3. Any vomit can be drained from the mouth (the person will not choke on his/her vomit).
4. The person can not fall (as he/she is already on the floor).
5. There is room for the chest to rise and fall during breathing.
If an adult is not breathing normally commence CPR.
Some people use synonymously recovery position and modified H.A.IN.E.S. recovery position. As you can see from the related link, they are slightly different.
Describe how the Preston's treat Shiloh after his recovery
Because if they vomit, you don't want them to aspirate it.
left side
Conscious patients should not be placed in the recovery position if they have a suspected spinal injury, as this could exacerbate any potential damage. Additionally, if the patient is experiencing severe respiratory distress or if they are vomiting and unable to protect their airway, alternative measures may be necessary. In cases of cardiac arrest, immediate CPR should take precedence over positioning. Lastly, if the patient is unresponsive but breathing adequately, they should be placed in the recovery position to maintain an open airway.
Having actually DONE CPR on a couple of hundred patients in my career as a Ambulance Officer, here in Toronto, Canada, I can say that after about 20 minutes, the person will NOT get back up off the table. That is with two person CPR, assisted with O2, and without any drug injections, or defib. At a certain point, CPR becomes useless, if there is no ability to do advanced recesitation methods.
Do not put a person with a suspected neck or back injury in the recovery position.
Position into recovery position
The recovery position.
Upright Position,Recumbent Position,Semi Recumbent Position,Prone Position,Recovery Position .. :))) Hope It help's .
Yes you should put a victim in a recovery position when victim is unresponsive and breathing.