Steps for the Recovery Position

Steps for the Recovery Position

1. 1: Remove any sharp objects such as keys from the person'd pockets, leave any other items such as a phone or wallet in their pockets

2. 2: Move the arm closest to you to your right, away from their chest, and if possible to their had

3. 3: Move the arm closest to you, across the chest towards you

4. 4: Lift the furtherest leg from you, and cross it over the leg closest to you OR so that it is upright

5. 5: If their arm cannot go to their head then put something soft next to their head on the side closest to you

6. 6:Whilst on both knees. Hold the shoulder and hip and pull towards yourself rolling them onto their side

7. 7: Then adjust the top leg, so that it is slightly bent so that it stops the person from falling onto their chest or rolling onto their back

8. 8: Fix the hand if they are laying on it and make sure their head is in a comfortable position

9. 9: Then cover the person with a blanket. Don't cover the face