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Special correct positions for the healthcare and victims

Patients are cared for using Spinal Precautions. Bending or

twisting the neck could suddenly cause a shift in the alignment

of the neck that could injure the cord. Even if a cord injury has

already occurred, the neck is kept in careful alignment to

prevent the damage from involving a larger area of the cord.

Spinal immobilization involves the use of a number of devices

and strategies to stabilize the spinal column after injury and

thus prevent spinal cord damage. The practice is widely

recommended and widely used in trauma patients with

suspected spinal cord injury in the pre-hospital setting.

The Recovery position- refers to one of a series of variations on

a lateral recumbent or three-quarters prone position of the

body. If a person is unconscious but is breathing and has no

other life-threatening conditions, they should be placed in the

recovery position. Putting someone in the recovery position will

keep their airway clear and open. It also ensures that any vomit

or fluid won't cause them to choke.

Steps to put someone under recovery position

1. Kneel beside the person.

2. Straighten their arms and legs.

3. Fold the arm closest to you over their chest.

4. Place the other arm at a right angle to their body.

5. Get the leg closest to you and bend the knee.