The Scottish Mail on Sunday

. . . AND IF SOMEONE IS UNCONSCIOU­S BUT STILL BREATHING

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PUT THEM IN THE RECOVERY POSITION. THEN DIAL 999

Do not move them if they could have a spinal injury.

HERE’S HOW TO DO IT...

1 Kneel next to the casualty on the floor. Straighten their legs.

2 Place the casualty’s arm nearest to you at a right angle to their body, with their elbow bent and palm facing upwards (C). Bring the casualty’s other arm across their chest and hold the back of their hand against the cheek nearest to you. With your other hand, put the knee that’s furthest away from you up.

3 Keeping the casualty’s hand against their cheek, gently pull the knee towards you. They should now be lying on their side (D).

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