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