Ensure that no one is touching the patient
Ensure that no one is touching the patient
When there are no signs of trauma, you can place a victim in the shock position by laying them flat on their back with their legs elevated about 12 inches. This position helps improve blood flow to vital organs and can aid in recovery from shock. Ensure the victim is comfortable and monitor their breathing and responsiveness while waiting for medical assistance. If they show any signs of trauma or distress, seek help immediately.
Yes you should put a victim in a recovery position when victim is unresponsive and breathing.
on their back in a laying position
responsive after being reuscitated
Leave the AED attached and place the victim in the recovery position by rolling them onto their (preferebly left) side.
So the electric currents from the AED do not transfer from the victim to yourself, thus, you yourself becoming a victim of shock if exposed to the currents.
The person touching the victim will also receive an electric shock (not as powerful as the victim but a shock none the less).
If you touch the victim while an AED is delivering a shock, you too will receive a shock.
So no other person but the victim gets the shock.
breathing
You can move an unresponsive victim if you need to...