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To help prevent injury as they 'come to'. it also helps to free the airway.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 11y agoThe recovery position is used for people who are unconscious but breathing
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∙ 13y agobecause there lungs are squashed it realy help's them breath properly
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∙ 11y agoKeeps airway open, delays vomiting, delays poisons effects, relieves pressure on a pregnant woman's vena cava.
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∙ 7y agoTo avoid the casualty from chocking on vomit and to keep the airways clear.
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∙ 11y agothe persons vital signs
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How should the casualty be placed if they begin to breathe normally but are still unconscious?
In the recovery position
When would you placed a patient in trendelenburg position?
when your patients blood pressure is low.
What position should patients with cardiovascular problems be placed in?
Laying down with their feet elevated above their heart.
Another name for the recovery position?
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.
Who should not be put into the recovery position and why?
Conscious patients do not require to be put in the recovery position but they do still need to be treated for shock so keep them sitting and warm until help arrives.
What types of person should not be put into the recovery position?
Do not put a person with a suspected neck or back injury in the recovery position.
What kind of position is nice when make sxe .?
The recovery position.
When a child start to breathe again?
Position into recovery position
What are the 5 basic positions for bed rest?
Upright Position,Recumbent Position,Semi Recumbent Position,Prone Position,Recovery Position .. :))) Hope It help's .
How do you position patients for panorex?
how do you position patient forpanorex
What Put a victim in the recovery position when the victim is?
Yes you should put a victim in a recovery position when victim is unresponsive and breathing.
When should recovery position be used?
Someone should be put into recovery position when either they have thrown up or is going to throw up. The recovery position prevents the person from choking on their own vomit. Recovery position should not be used if the victim has a spinal injury as paralysis could result.
