On his or her back with his or her knees flexed
They should be placed on there back. (The supine position)
back with knees flexed
You should place a casualty with an abdominal wound in a comfortable position lying on their back with knees bent to reduce strain on the abdomen. Avoid giving them anything to eat or drink to prevent further complications. Seek medical help promptly.
The Recovery Position, or Lateral Recombant. Care should be taken when placing the patient in this position that no spinal injuries are suspected, and that the airway is open. Also check the modified Haines position, which creates less torsion on the spine. See links.
Pick them up with a clean, dry dressing, and place them on top of the casualty's abdomen near the woud
over their chest
There are some slight differences between the two and their main intention. For example, the fireman's carry is one of the easiest ways to carry an unconscious person, while the pack strap carry is made for moving heavy casualty patients longer distances.Here are the steps for each one:Fireman's Carry1 .Place the casualty face down. Face the casualty, and kneel on one knee at the casualty's head. Pass your hands under the armpits; then slide your hands down the sides and grasp them across the back.2. Raise the casualty to his knees. Take a better hold across the casualty's back.3. Raise the casualty to a standing position and place your right leg between the casualty's legs. Grasp the right wrist in your left hand and swing the arm around the back of your neck and down your left shoulder.4. Stoop quickly and pull the casualty across your shoulders and, at the same time, put your right arm between the casualty's legs.5. Grasp the casualty's right wrist with your right hand and straighten up. Do not attempt if the casualty has an injured arm, leg, ribs, neck, or back!Pack-Strap Carry1. Place the casualty face up.2. Lie down on your side along the casualty's uninjured or less injured side. Your shoulder should be next to the casualty's armpit.3. Pull the casualty's far leg over your own, holding it there if necessary.4. Grasp the casualty's far arm at the wrist and bring it over your upper shoulder as you roll and pull the casualty onto your back.5. Rise up on your knees, using your free arm for balance and support. Hold both of the casualty's wrists close against your chest with your other hand.6. Lean forward as you rise to your feet, and keep both of your shoulders under the casualty's armpits.Do not attempt if the casualty has an injured arm, ribs, neck, or back!
Pick up the intestines or organs with a clean, dry dressing and place them on top of the casualty's abdomen near the wound.
Over their chest
The best position to place a client when administering a suppository is the left side, with the knees to their abdomen.
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Allow to rest and if cerebrospinal fluid (CFS) is oozing out of the nose and/or ears (clear fluid) place them in the recovery position and put a pad on the casualties ear to collect the drainage of CFS