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Unconscious and bleeding

Place an unconscious person who is breathing normally in the recovery position to keep the airway open, and keep them warm. Stop heavy bleeding with direct pressure on the wound. In shock the person should lie down, be kept warm and calm. Cool burns with lukewarm water for about 20 minutes.

breathing  ⇒  recovery position\text{breathing} \;\Rightarrow\; \text{recovery position}unconscious but breathing normally
bleeding  ⇒  direct pressure\text{bleeding} \;\Rightarrow\; \text{direct pressure}stop heavy bleeding

Example

A motorcyclist lies unconscious but breathing normally.

Place them in the recovery position, do not remove the helmet without reason, keep them warm and monitor breathing.

Check breathing regularly. If they stop breathing normally, start CPR.
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Part of Car licence (class B): Accidents and first aid.