Place their arm closest to you above their head, or at a right angle to their body.
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Bend their far leg up at the knee.
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Support their head with one hand.
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With the other hand, push the bent knee down levering their body towards you.
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As the patient comes over onto your knees, keep supporting their head, always keeping their spine as neutral as possible.
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Practise these manoeuvres at home so you will be able to do them quickly and confidently in the field.
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Anyone who is or was unconscious, even very briefly, needs to be assessed and treated by a doctor. Arrange for prompt evacuation. • Keep the patient warm and as comfortable as possible.
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• Use towels or clothing to deal with any loss of bladder/bowel control. Check often, and wash and dry the area if necessary.
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• Monitor and record the patient’s vital signs and levels of consciousness.
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