Is the “recovery position” when you move a person on to their side and tilt their head back?Yes, “recovery position” is commonly used to describe how someone who is unresponsive and breathing should be placed so that their airway stays open and they can continue to breathe. Back to questions If I think they have a back or neck injury, should I still turn them on their side?Yes, if you suspect a back or neck injury, you should still move them on to their side so they can keep breathing. Try to keep their spine in a straight line when turning them. If possible, get someone to help you turn them. Back to questions Should I try talking to someone who is unresponsive and breathing?Yes, talk to them and reassure them. Even if they do not respond to you, they may still be able to hear what is going on. Back to questions What do I do if the unresponsive person’s breathing doesn’t seem normal?Sometimes when a person is unresponsive their breathing may become noisy, irregular or gasping. This is usually a sign that their heart and lungs are not working properly and you should treat them as an unresponsive person who is not breathing. Back to questions What should I do if someone is feeling faint?If someone is feeling faint, tell them to lie down on their back and raise their legs. This will improve the blood flow to their brain. Fainting is caused by a temporary reduction in the flow of blood to the brain and can result in them becoming unresponsive for a short time. A person who has fainted should quickly become responsive again. If they don't, treat them as an unresponsive person. Back to questions Email us if you have any other questions about first aid for someone who is unresponsive and breathing.
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