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1 Assessing an unresponsive casualty
DRs ABC

2 Why would they be unconscious
Electric shock An over douse of drugs Alcohol Heart attack Hit by something Fainting Fall Tempter Fear/Phobia Head injury Dehydration hypothermia Drowning Panic attack Big lose of blood Suffocation Chocking Stroke Dizziness Illness Pain Hunger Shock Condition or Ailment

3 Recovery Position 1.Kneel down next to the casualty.
2.Move the casualty hand which is closest to you so is has a 90 degree angle. 3.Lift the furthest leg from you up so it makes a triangle shape. 4.Put the back of the furthest hand from you on the cheek closest to you. 5. Holding the leg and arm furthest from you gently pull them towards you making sure the back of there hand stays on there cheek.

4 Why put into a recovery Position
By putting someone in the recovery position It will help with drainage of fouled i.e. water, vomit or blood It will help them breath easily It will stop the tongue from going to the back of there throat.


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