First aid 1 pts
The injured person is unconscious, lying on their back, and currently breathing. They suddenly start vomiting. How will you proceed:
Correct answer
- I turn their head to the side and try to clear the oral cavity.
Other options
- I must not move their head (they may have a spinal injury) and it does not matter that they might inhale vomit into the respiratory tract.
- I let them vomit; they are in no danger.
Explanation
Aspiration Risk: Vomit in the lungs is often fatal.
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