4. Dealing with someone unconscious
Life lost
Parents always know how to help their children, don't they?
Samuel Shaw's Dad didn't. Samuel died.
Read Samuel Shaw's story
Life saved
Dawn Bethel was lucky her eight-year-old son, Reece, was home
when she fainted and fell down the stairs.
Read Dawn Bethel's story
How to be the difference for someone unconscious
OPEN AIRWAY
If they
are unconscious, check their airway is open and clear
TILT HEAD
Tilt the head and lift the chin to open
the airway
CHECK FOR BREATHING
Look along the chest, and listen and
feel for breaths
If they
are not breathing, their heart will stop.
CPR
must be started immediately.
RECOVERY POSITION IF BREATHING
If
spinal injury is not suspected, put them in the recovery
position
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