Tuesday 3 October 2006

Recovery Position



Title – Recovery position
Date – October 2006

Simple techniques such as learning the recovery position can give individuals the confidence to deal with situations and stabilise victims of many different ailments from alcohol intoxication to unconsciousness. This technique can help ensure the safety of a victim while more experienced and qualified help arrives.

Either as part of a First Aid Course or on a more general level through our In-House Security Induction course (IHSI), this technique is a key skill. Understanding not only the technique and how to execute it, but also the reasons behind employing it and when it is appropriate and safe to do so, candidates on our courses at Beyond The Blue get ample opportunity to practise on each other. The experience of how it feels to be put into the recovery position gives them a better understanding on how a victim may react to this practise being used on them.

First Aid is a basic skill for employees; it allows them to ensure the safety of colleagues and customers; avoiding escalation of existing injuries and conditions and save lives.

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Image – Peter Mayhew

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