(bcls) programme - Singapore General Hospital
(bcls) programme - Singapore General Hospital
(bcls) programme - Singapore General Hospital
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Module 5<br />
ADULT RECOVERY POSITION<br />
The recovery position is used in the management of victims who are unresponsive but<br />
have breathing and pulse. When an unresponsive victim is lying supine, the airway<br />
may become obstructed by the tongue or mucus and vomit. These problems may be<br />
prevented when the victim is placed in the recovery position, because fluid can drain<br />
easily from the mouth.<br />
If there is no evidence of trauma, place the victim in the recovery position. This<br />
position keeps the airway open. The following steps are recommended :<br />
STEP 1<br />
POSITION THE vICTIM<br />
A) Tuck the hand nearer to you, arm straight and palm upward under the victim’s thigh.<br />
B) Bring the arm further from you across the victim’s chest and place the back of his<br />
hand against his cheek.<br />
C) Using your other hand, bend the victim’s far knee to a 90 degrees angle.<br />
C<br />
B<br />
A<br />
BCLS Programme<br />
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