In unconscious patient with intact breathing and pulse recovery position ensures the prevention of tongue falling back and blocking the airway.

What to do:

Place the patient on their back.

Lift the chin to ensure the airway is open.

Patient's arm on your side should be positioned so as to make a right angle with his body, with elbow bent and palm facing out.

Patient's other arm on opposite side should be placed across the chest, with back of their hand against the cheek on your side of the patient.

Pull up the patient's knee joint (side away from you) as it bends with the foot flat on the ground.

Roll over the patient in this position towards your side.

By tilting the patient's head back ensure that the airway is open.

The uppermost leg should be adjusted in such a way that the hip and knee are at right angles.

Seek immediate medical help / ambulance.

Do not:

Move the patient if a spinal injury is suspected.

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