Emergency

Recovery Position

high

Position for an unresponsive person who IS breathing normally, to keep airway clear.

Call 999 where appropriate

When to use

Unresponsive but breathing normally
Suspected overdose, seizure aftermath, heavy intoxication

Steps

Kneel beside casualty. Straighten legs.
Place nearest arm at right angle, palm up.
Bring far arm across chest, back of hand to near cheek.
Grip far thigh, pull knee up (foot flat on ground).
Roll casualty toward you onto their side.
Tilt head back to open airway. Adjust top knee to 90°.
Monitor breathing continuously until help arrives.

What NOT to do

Don't move if spinal injury suspected unless airway compromised
Don't leave alone

Call 999

If unresponsive, always call 999

GuardAssist provides operational decision support. It does not replace formal training, employer procedures, assignment instructions or professional judgement. In a life-threatening emergency, dial 999.