Unconsciousness and the Recovery Position

False: Check for Dangers, Open the airway, check for breathing, and if the person is breathing call 999 and follow their advice which may include putting the patient in the Recovery Position.

True: The airway is threatened by a floppy tongue, excess saliva, blood and vomit

False. The aim of putting someone into the recovery position is to offer some protection to the airway.

True. With mouth being lower than the airway, blood, saliva and vomit should just flow away from the airway and out of the mouth.

True. the head tilted back maximises the space for air to pass through the airway, and the ligament under the tongue pulls tight, giving some tension to the tongue.

False. Snoring is a sign of a partially obstructed airway. If the head is not tilted back to open the airway, then breathing might eventually stop.

False: The head needs to be tilted back to open the airway.

False: In this situation, put the patient into the recovery position to protect the airway, and then go to raise the alarm.

True: Placing a hand on the lower ribs/abdomen should help you feel for breathing.

False: It’s best that their head and feet are at the same level,