The most important waiting positions for the injured in waiting for the
ambulance
The purpose of placing the patient in a waiting position is to maintain their vital functions
(consciousness, breathing, and blood circulation) while avoiding the exacerbation of injuries to
prevent complications. When approaching any patient, the following question should be asked : "Is
the patient's current position appropriate for his condition?" If the answer is no, it is necessary to
change the patient's position while taking all precautions, especially if the patient's injury is serious or
a result of a fall or a traffic accident that requires the general public to keep him in place.
Different waiting positions that you should know!!
The lateral or recovery position
This position is used in cases of loss of consciousness or fainting without any problems related to
breathing or blood circulation, and this position requires the person to lie on their side.
Importance:
This position aims to keep the airway (respiratory tract) open and prevent airway obstruction due to
the falling of the tongue muscle to the back, which can be flaccid or due to fluids such as vomit.
Method:
Sit on your knees beside the person and form a right angle with one of your arms.
Grab the other hand and put it under the head as a pillow under the head.
With the other hand, grab the leg and rotate it.
Move from the knee and rotate the person on their side. Gently push the head back and open
the mouth.
It is best to place the pregnant woman on her left side to avoid the pressure that the uterus
exerts on the lower vena cava, especially if the fetus is more than seven months.
, "Sitting position"
The person sits on the edge of a bed or chair when they have difficulty breathing or chest
congestion, and when they have a nosebleed or feeling dizzy.
Importance:
This position reduces the pressure on the lung by reducing the blood flow to the heart through the
veins, and thus helps with breathing slightly.
Method:
The person sits in a well-ventilated place (near a window for example), and if the person has a
nosebleed, it is necessary to tilt their head forward and press on the side of their nose to stop the
bleeding and prevent blood from flowing back to the stomach or airways.
Half-sitting position
ambulance
The purpose of placing the patient in a waiting position is to maintain their vital functions
(consciousness, breathing, and blood circulation) while avoiding the exacerbation of injuries to
prevent complications. When approaching any patient, the following question should be asked : "Is
the patient's current position appropriate for his condition?" If the answer is no, it is necessary to
change the patient's position while taking all precautions, especially if the patient's injury is serious or
a result of a fall or a traffic accident that requires the general public to keep him in place.
Different waiting positions that you should know!!
The lateral or recovery position
This position is used in cases of loss of consciousness or fainting without any problems related to
breathing or blood circulation, and this position requires the person to lie on their side.
Importance:
This position aims to keep the airway (respiratory tract) open and prevent airway obstruction due to
the falling of the tongue muscle to the back, which can be flaccid or due to fluids such as vomit.
Method:
Sit on your knees beside the person and form a right angle with one of your arms.
Grab the other hand and put it under the head as a pillow under the head.
With the other hand, grab the leg and rotate it.
Move from the knee and rotate the person on their side. Gently push the head back and open
the mouth.
It is best to place the pregnant woman on her left side to avoid the pressure that the uterus
exerts on the lower vena cava, especially if the fetus is more than seven months.
, "Sitting position"
The person sits on the edge of a bed or chair when they have difficulty breathing or chest
congestion, and when they have a nosebleed or feeling dizzy.
Importance:
This position reduces the pressure on the lung by reducing the blood flow to the heart through the
veins, and thus helps with breathing slightly.
Method:
The person sits in a well-ventilated place (near a window for example), and if the person has a
nosebleed, it is necessary to tilt their head forward and press on the side of their nose to stop the
bleeding and prevent blood from flowing back to the stomach or airways.
Half-sitting position
