I know many people in our communities have alcohol/drug addictions or are around people who do, so I want to teach you all some first aid tips!
if someone is unconscious, for example if they've passed out drunk, first make sure the scene is safe, then check for breathing and a pulse!
make sure to check if the person's airway is blocked. placing your fingers under their chin and tilting the head back can help clear their airway.
to check for a person's pulse, place two fingers on their neck beside their windpipe and press firmly for 5-10 seconds.
if the person has no pulse, call emergency services, find an AED (or tell someone to find one if that's possible) and begin CPR if you know how. follow the instructions on the AED to defibrillate the person.
if the person is breathing and has a pulse, place them in the recovery position!
make sure they are on their side with the higher arm folded under their head, the lower arm bent forward, and the higher leg bent, like this:
their mouth should be open and facing downward. that way, if they vomit, the vomit can drain out of their mouth and they won't choke on it.
you can place soft but heavy objects, like pillows weighted down with something, around the person to keep them from accidentally turning over.
this information can save a life. please share!
