Recovery Position (Over 1’s)

Watch the video below on how to put a casualty in the recovery position.

• Kneel beside the casualty. Remove glasses and any bulky objects from their pockets
• Ensure both legs are straight. Place the arm nearest to you into a right angle, with their elbow bent and the palm facing upwards
• Bring the arm that is farthest away from you across their chest and hold the back of their hand against the cheek nearest to you. Keep your hand on theirs otherwise it will drop
• With your free hand grasp the far leg above the knee and pull it towards you
• Keep their hand pressed against their cheek and pull on the far leg towards you and onto their side
• The upper leg should have a bent knee at a right angle
• Tilt their head back and lift the chin, this promotes an open airway
• Continually monitor breathing until help arrives or start CPR breathing becomes compromised 

Activity; Click on the correct recovery position below.