Recall do/don't contrasts for recovery position and heavy bleeding control.
Recovery position: do or don't? The boundary is normal breathing. Objection: "Let's sit them up so they look more comfortable." Unresponsive but breathing normally Your line They are breathing normally but cannot protect their airway. Side position helps keep it open while 911 is on the way. Comfort appearance can fight airway mechanics. It names the finding and explains the mechanism in plain language. Objection: "Wash the wound first." Heavy bleeding For heavy bleeding, pressure comes first. Cleaning can wait for medical care. Cleanliness feels responsible, but uncontrolled bleeding is the immediate threat. It prioritizes circulation and clot formation. What…
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