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What to do in an emergency Drug overdose. Which card is the best for teaching the recovery position? Why?

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1 What to do in an emergency Drug overdose

2 Which card is the best for teaching the recovery position? Why?

3 If a person is unconscious but is breathing and has no other life-threatening conditions, they should be placed in the recovery position Recovery position ensure their airway remains clear and open; as any vomit or fluid will not cause them to choke. Recovery position: Roll a person on their side with their arms and upper leg at right angles to the body to support them. Tuck their upper hand under the side of their head so that their head is on the back of the hand. Open their airway by tilting the head back and lifting the chin. Monitor their breathing and pulse continuously. If their injuries allow you to, turn the person onto their other side after 30 minutes. Spinal injury If you think a person may have a spinal injury, do not attempt to move them until the emergency services reach you, unless their airway is obstructed.

4 You should suspect a spinal injury if the person: Has a head injury, especially one where there has been a large blow on the back of the head, and is or has been unconscious Complains of severe pain in their neck or back Won't move their neck Feels weak, numb or paralysed Has lost control of their limbs, bladder or bowels Has a twisted neck or back If you must move the person (for example, because they are vomiting, choking or in danger of further injury), you need someone else to help you roll them. One person should be at the head and another along the side of the injured person. Work together to keep the person's head, neck and back aligned while gently rolling the person onto one side.

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