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6/6/24, 1:07 PM ASTI English CPR (CPRAED/training_RvH7GkJFvG2.php) 1:30 CPR/AED Certification Introduction (CPRAED/training_RvH7GkJFvG2.php?page=127) Adult CPR (CPRAED/training_RvH7GkJFvG2.php?page=146) Child CPR (CPRAED/training_RvH7GkJFvG2.php?page=147) Infant CPR (CPRAED/training_RvH7GkJFvG2.php?page=128) Compression Only-CPR (CPRAED/training_RvH7GkJFvG2.php?page=148) Recovery Position (CPRAED/training_RvH7GkJFvG2.php?page=129) Choking (CPRAED/training_RvH7GkJFvG2.php?page=130) AED (CPRAED/training_RvH7GkJFvG2.php?page=161) UPDATES (CPRAED/training_RvH7GkJFvG2.php?page=164) Recovery Position ⌥A Need Help? Live Support https://www.americansti.org/CPRAED/training_RvH7GkJFvG2.php?page=129 1/5 6/6/24, 1:07 PM ASTI The recovery position (also called the log roll or three-quarter prone position) isEnglish the preferred position for monitoring unconscious, but breathing, victims who are not suspected of having sustained a spinal/head injury. 1:30 When an unconscious person is lying face up on their back (supine), there are two main risk factors that can lead to suffocation. The victim could vomit, which is common in unconscious victims for various reasons, and the victim's tongue could also fall backward, essentially blocking the airway. Therefore, it is highly-recommended to gently roll the unconscious victim onto their side, as long as you do not suspect any spinal injury. This will give the vomit a clear exit without it ending up in their lungs (aspiration). It also helps to keep their airway open because unconscious victims sometimes can't keep their tongues from blocking the airway. This can be accomplished in many ways, and no method is perfect for all victims. Before placing a victim in the recovery position, make sure you assess, alert, and attend to the victim. All forms of the recovery position share some basic principles. The victim should be on their side with their head and mouth pointed downward so that vomit or blood can drain from their airway. This can help prevent suffocation and aspiration of stomach contents https://www.americansti.org/CPRAED/training_RvH7GkJFvG2.php?page=129 2/5 6/6/24, 1:07 PM ASTI and blood in the airway. English The most efficient and common recovery position is the HAINES method (High Arm IN Endangered Spine). It is the best for injured victims found at the scene immediately following an injury. Instead of learning multiple recovery positions, it is easier to use the HAINES method and assume that all unconscious victims are injured and require spinal protection and immobilization. Most rescuers who are first-aid educated or laypersons aren't trained in spinal immobilization techniques, so it is appropriate to prevent the victim from moving their body or head as much as possible. 1:30 Place the potentially injured victim in the recovery position by following these steps: 1. Make sure the victim is lying flat on their back (supine) and as straight as possible. 2. Kneel beside the victim about half-way up their body (in the area of their abdomen). 3. Gently; raise their closest arm above their head and place the opposite arm across the chest with their hand cupping the side of their neck. https://www.americansti.org/CPRAED/training_RvH7GkJFvG2.php?page=129 3/5 6/6/24, 1:07 PM ASTI English 4. Bend the victim's leg at the knee opposite to you (to prevent them from moving or rolling onto their stomach). 1:30 5. Gently; roll the victim toward you with both your hands spread equally (one hand on their hip and the other on their shoulder) so that their head rests on the initially raised arm. (This now places the victim on their side.) Review this quick video on the proper way to place a victim in the recovery position. https://www.americansti.org/CPRAED/training_RvH7GkJFvG2.php?page=129 4/5 6/6/24, 1:07 PM ASTI English 1:30 01:45 Congratulations! You have completed the recovery position training material. If you are comfortable with this material, please proceed to the Choking material. If you are unclear on any topics, please review them before proceeding. (CPRAED/training_RvH7GkJFvG2.php? (CPRAED/training_RvH7GkJFvG2.php? page=148)page=130) ©2024 ASTI. All Rights Reserved. https://www.americansti.org/CPRAED/training_RvH7GkJFvG2.php?page=129 5/5