You use the recovery position (stable side position) for unconscious breathing patients. In this position, they maintain an open airway and vomit or other fluid can drain freely from their mouth. This illustration shows you one way of how to place a patient into the...
Information on CPR You perform CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) to provide oxygen to the brain and heart of a patient who is unresponsive and not breathing normally. It is recommended that CPR is performed by one person at a time. If others are available, take...
Information on shock In the context of first aid, shock refers to a medical emergency where there’s an inadequate supply of blood throughout the body. This can happen due to various reasons such as severe injury, trauma, or illness. Shock is characterized by a...
Information on choking If a person clutches their throat or is unable to talk, cough or breathe, they may be choking. Managing choking is a priority in first aid because it affects the person’s breathing. Call for help / dial 111 if they are unable to cough...
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