Medical Emergencies
UNCONSCIOUS BUT BREATHING
Place in Recovery Position — Monitor Continuously
Emergency
112
/emergency/unconscious-breathing
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Do This Now
CHECK breathing
Look, listen, feel for 10 seconds. If breathing, place in recovery position.
STRAIGHTEN legs
Kneel beside person. Place nearest arm at right angle, palm up.
ROLL onto side
Bring far arm across chest. Pull far knee up. Roll toward you.
OPEN airway and monitor
Tilt head back. Check breathing every minute. Call 112.
Do Not
- Do NOT use recovery position if not breathing — start CPR
- Do NOT move someone with suspected neck or back injury
- Do NOT leave the person alone
Call 112 — Stay with the person