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Unconsciousness - First Aid
Alternate Names : Altered Mental Status, Coma - First Aid, Loss of Consciousness - First Aid, Mental Status Change
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Recovery Position - Series: Procedure, part 1
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If the victim is breathing and in no need of chest compressions and CPR, the victim should be placed in the recovery position. The recovery position helps keep the victim's airway open. To put the victim in the recovery position grab the victim's leg and shoulder and roll him or her towards you
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- Recovery Position - Series
- Procedure, part 1
- Procedure, part 2
- Procedure, part 3
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