Hi I recently did the new (30 compressions to 2 Breaths) Emergency First Response Course.
In the course they don't seem to say a side for the recovery position, have also looked on the internet (16 billion facts and all wrong) I found old guidelines saying the left side and current ones not mentioning a side (except for pregnant woman who should always lie on the left http://www.answers.com/topic/recovery-position) the UK Resuscitation Council also don't have a preferred side.
Does it now not matter which side you put them on (I know standards do change), Finally before anyone says it, I know if they are bleeding or serious bruising that side should go down, so blood doesn't collect on both lungs.
thanks
In the course they don't seem to say a side for the recovery position, have also looked on the internet (16 billion facts and all wrong) I found old guidelines saying the left side and current ones not mentioning a side (except for pregnant woman who should always lie on the left http://www.answers.com/topic/recovery-position) the UK Resuscitation Council also don't have a preferred side.
Does it now not matter which side you put them on (I know standards do change), Finally before anyone says it, I know if they are bleeding or serious bruising that side should go down, so blood doesn't collect on both lungs.
thanks