You should place an unconscious person in the recovery position when they are unconscious.
They should be placed on their left side in the recovery position to prevent aspiration of vomit.
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.
If the person is unconscious but still breathing, put them into the recovery position with their head lower than their body and call an ambulance immediately.
Continue watching the patient to ensure they don't stop breathing and continue to breathe normally.
Putting them in this position with their head back helps keep their airway open.
It ensures their tongue falls forward and blood and vomit drain out. It is sometimes called the “recovery position”.
When someone goes unconscious you should call or tell someone to call 911 or the local emergency number.
Check the person's airway, breathing, and pulse frequently. If necessary, begin CPR. If the person is breathing and lying on their back, and you do not think there is a spinal injury, carefully roll the person toward you onto their side.
Once the paramedics or help arrives move out of the way and let the professionals take care of the person.