{"id":25941,"date":"2024-11-22T11:52:09","date_gmt":"2024-11-22T11:52:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hurak.com\/blog\/?p=25941"},"modified":"2025-09-30T13:50:22","modified_gmt":"2025-09-30T13:50:22","slug":"first-aid-recovery-position","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hurak.com\/blog\/first-aid-recovery-position","title":{"rendered":"Understanding the Recovery Position"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"25941\" class=\"elementor elementor-25941\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-f9a1e2b elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"f9a1e2b\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-6c7e8b5\" data-id=\"6c7e8b5\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2565b79 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2565b79\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The recovery position is one of the easiest first aid techniques that can be used to protect an unconscious person until they are taken to the hospital by professional first aiders. Oxygen is also required, especially in the case of a person who is breathing but in an irregular manner. In this blog, let\u2019s dive into the recovery position in more detail, as well as indicate its purpose, the actions that need to be taken, different types of cases, and how to position a child.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7eafe63 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7eafe63\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><strong>What is the Recovery Position?<\/strong><\/h2><p>The recovery position is how an unconscious but breathing person should be positioned on their side. This reduces the chances of<span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"> <a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hopkinsmedicine.org\/health\/wellness-and-prevention\/choking-first-aid\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">choking<\/a><\/span> because fluids such as vomit or blood can drain out from the mouth. It also clears the airway, thus minimizing the chances of choking. The reason it is essential for you to understand what the recovery position is that you want to ensure the person is in good hands until professional help arrives.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-173657e elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"173657e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<html>\r\n<style>\r\n        .main{\r\n            border:3px solid #0f7c90;\r\n            border-radius:20px;\r\n            position: relative;\r\n            font-family:roboto;\r\n            font-weight: 400;\r\n            color: #000;\r\n        }\r\n\r\n        .main-two{\r\n            position: absolute;\r\n            top:-25px;\r\n            left:45px;\r\n            background-color:white;\r\n           \r\n\r\n        }\r\n\r\n        .img-div{\r\n            border-radius : 100%;\r\n            padding:2px 7px;\r\n            background-color:#0f7c90; \r\n            margin-right:5px;\r\n            width: 50px;\r\n            height: 50px;\r\n\r\n        }\r\n        .img{\r\n            width:30px;\r\n            object-fit:contain;\r\n            height:auto;\r\n            border-radius : 100%;\r\n        }\r\n\r\n        @media only screen and (max-width: 600px) {\r\n       .heading{\r\n        font-size:20px;\r\n       }\r\n       .img{\r\n            width:20px;\r\n            object-fit:contain;\r\n            height:auto;\r\n            border-radius : 100%;\r\n        }\r\n\r\n        .img-div{\r\n           \r\n            width: 40px;\r\n            height: 40px;\r\n\r\n        }\r\n        .main-two{\r\n            left:25px;\r\n\r\n        }\r\n    }\r\n        <\/style>\r\n  <\/head>\r\n  <body>\r\n   \r\n        <div class=\"main mb-3 pl-3 pl-lg-5 pl-md-5 pr-4 pt-4 pt-sm-5 pb-3\">\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"d-flex align-items-center main-two\">\r\n                <div class=\" img-div d-flex  align-items-center justify-content-center \"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hurak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Bulb.png\" class=\"img\" > <\/div>\r\n                <h4 class=\"pr-2 m-0 heading\">Want to be Fully Prepared for Emergencies?<\/h4>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n            <p>\r\n\r\n              Be up-to-date with life-saving first aid skills, including the recovery position. Get expert training, practical tips, and certification through our comprehensive <a href=\"https:\/\/hurak.com\/course\/emergency-first-aid-at-work-training-1-day\" target=\"_blank\">first aid course<\/a>\r\n first aid course, so you can confidently respond in critical situations.\r\n\r\n            <\/p>\r\n\r\n            <\/div>\r\n    \r\n  <\/body>\r\n  <\/html>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-19f00f7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"19f00f7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><strong>Purpose of the Recovery Position<\/strong><\/h2><p>The main purpose behind the recovery position is to shield the airway of the inebriated person. During vomiting, an individual may lose control of the muscles in their throat and tongue; therefore, the probability of choking is high. You need to take precautions by placing them in the right recovery position. Furthermore, this position can protect the individual from the risk of having their condition deteriorate while waiting for a medical specialist.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3101e40 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3101e40\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><strong>Steps to the Recovery Position<\/strong><\/h2><p>Here\u2019s how to properly place someone in the recovery position:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8fc2a3c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8fc2a3c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Check Responsiveness<\/h3><p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25993 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/hurak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Check-Responsiveness.webp\" alt=\"Check Responsiveness\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hurak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Check-Responsiveness.webp 2048w, https:\/\/hurak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Check-Responsiveness-300x168.webp 300w, https:\/\/hurak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Check-Responsiveness-1024x575.webp 1024w, https:\/\/hurak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Check-Responsiveness-768x431.webp 768w, https:\/\/hurak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Check-Responsiveness-1536x863.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/p><p>Tap the person gently and ask them if they are okay. Make sure you are loud enough for them to hear you. If you get <span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/hurak.com\/blog\/primary-survey-using-drabc-steps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">no response<\/a> <\/span>from them, then call for emergency services.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ae2dbba elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ae2dbba\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Position the Arm<\/h3><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25994 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/hurak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Position-the-Arm.webp\" alt=\"Position the Arm\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hurak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Position-the-Arm.webp 2048w, https:\/\/hurak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Position-the-Arm-300x168.webp 300w, https:\/\/hurak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Position-the-Arm-1024x575.webp 1024w, https:\/\/hurak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Position-the-Arm-768x431.webp 768w, https:\/\/hurak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Position-the-Arm-1536x863.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/p><p>If the person is breathing but unresponsive, extend the arm that is closer to you at a right angle to their body.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eb476d8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"eb476d8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Place the Other Arm<\/h3><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25995 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/hurak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Place-the-Other-Arm.webp\" alt=\"Place the Other Arm\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hurak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Place-the-Other-Arm.webp 2048w, https:\/\/hurak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Place-the-Other-Arm-300x168.webp 300w, https:\/\/hurak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Place-the-Other-Arm-1024x575.webp 1024w, https:\/\/hurak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Place-the-Other-Arm-768x431.webp 768w, https:\/\/hurak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Place-the-Other-Arm-1536x863.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/p><p>Gently take their other arm and place it across their chest. This helps keep the airway open and makes it easier for you to turn them.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5c4c4bf elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5c4c4bf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Bend the Knee<\/h3><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25996 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/hurak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bend-the-Knee.webp\" alt=\"Bend the Knee\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hurak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bend-the-Knee.webp 2048w, https:\/\/hurak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bend-the-Knee-300x168.webp 300w, https:\/\/hurak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bend-the-Knee-1024x575.webp 1024w, https:\/\/hurak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bend-the-Knee-768x431.webp 768w, https:\/\/hurak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bend-the-Knee-1536x863.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/p><p>Bend the knee furthest from you at a right angle. This position helps stabilize them.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c96b2c9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c96b2c9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Roll Them Over<\/h3><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25997 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/hurak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Roll-Them-Over.webp\" alt=\"Roll Them Over\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hurak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Roll-Them-Over.webp 2048w, https:\/\/hurak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Roll-Them-Over-300x168.webp 300w, https:\/\/hurak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Roll-Them-Over-1024x575.webp 1024w, https:\/\/hurak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Roll-Them-Over-768x431.webp 768w, https:\/\/hurak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Roll-Them-Over-1536x863.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/p><p>After you have made sure the person is in a stable position, roll them towards you. While doing so, make sure their head is turned slightly to the side to allow for fluids to drain out easily without choking them.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bff0d39 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bff0d39\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>6. Adjust the Head<\/h3><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25998 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/hurak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Adjust-the-Head.webp\" alt=\"Adjust the Head\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hurak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Adjust-the-Head.webp 2048w, https:\/\/hurak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Adjust-the-Head-300x168.webp 300w, https:\/\/hurak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Adjust-the-Head-1024x575.webp 1024w, https:\/\/hurak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Adjust-the-Head-768x431.webp 768w, https:\/\/hurak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Adjust-the-Head-1536x863.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/p><p>Slightly tilt their head backward so that they can breathe easily. Monitor their breathing pattern and stay with them until professional medical help arrives.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-526f6fd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"526f6fd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><strong>Where Should a Child Be Placed When Moved to the Recovery Position?<\/strong><\/h2><p>When changing the position of a young child, you have to take into consideration the age and size of the child; the rules slightly differ for infants. With infants, always make sure you are supporting their head and neck with your hand while their head is facing down so that they do not choke on their vomit or any other fluids. Closely monitor their breathing pattern. Keep in mind that children can have different responses compared to adults.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8bc268e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8bc268e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><strong>When Is a Recovery Position Not Applicable?<\/strong><\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5a2c32b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5a2c32b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Spinal Injury<\/h3><p>If you suspect a spinal injury, then do not attempt to change their position. Below are some factors that may indicate a spinal injury:<\/p><ul><li>If the person has been involved in an accident that usually affects the spine, this would include falling from a certain height.<\/li><li>If the person is unable to move their neck, it could indicate a spinal injury.<\/li><li>If the person feels numb and is unable to move.<\/li><li>If the person has lost control of their limbs, including their bladder or bowel, this could be an indication of a spinal injury.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e4cf37e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e4cf37e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/h2><p>It is imperative that you understand the recovery position, irrespective of your role in society. It is an extremely useful method that can help save lives. Always prioritize calling for professional help while providing assistance, as timely medical care is crucial for recovery.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The recovery position is one of the easiest first aid techniques that can be used to protect an unconscious person until they are taken to the hospital by professional first aiders. Oxygen is also required, especially in the case of a person who is breathing but in an irregular manner. 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