How often should you turn a non-traumatic victim to the other side after laying him in the recovery position?
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Correct answer
B. Every 30 minutes.
Explanation
In the photo, you can see a man lying on his side in the recovery position, with his upper leg bent at the knee and his head resting on his hand. A non-traumatic casualty (one without injuries) is turned onto the other side every 30 minutes - answer B.
The recovery position keeps the airway open in an unconscious person who is breathing, but lying on one side for a long time puts pressure on the arm and may reduce blood circulation in it. That is why a casualty who is not suspected of having an injury is turned onto the other side about every 30 minutes. Every 15 minutes (answer C) is too often, and every 60 minutes (answer A) is too rarely. The whole time you check breathing and are ready to start CPR if the casualty stops breathing. You do not leave the casualty alone until the medical rescue team arrives.
Legal basis: Art. 162 § 1 of the Criminal Code; Art. 44 para. 2 point 1 of the Road Traffic Act (Prawo o ruchu drogowym)