Overturning

Overturning is performed to turn a casualty from prone position (casualty's head facing down) to supine position (casualty's head facing up). This enables the first aider to conduct treatment and other evacuation methods.

Objectives

 * For artificial resuscitation
 * To check for injury on the other side of the casualty’s body
 * To carry out cradle movement
 * To turn casualty to recovery position

Method

 * 1) Kneel by the casualty’s side in position. The first aider’s legs should be opened up, the knees positioned at casualty’s hip and shoulder and you should be as near as possible to the casualty.
 * 2) Tuck casualty’s nearest hand under the thigh nearer to you,
 * 3) Ensure that the palm of the casualty’s hand is facing down.
 * 4) Gently turn casualty’s head away from you.
 * 5) Place casualty’s other hand under the cheek and
 * 6) You will hold on to the casualty’s hand palm-to-palm.
 * 7) Using your free hand, cross the leg further away from you over the leg nearer to you.
 * 8) Grab some clothing at the casualty’s waist and overturn the casualty.
 * 9) While you are moving back slowly, pull the casualty towards you by supporting the thigh, and ensuring that casualty is supported on your lap.
 * 10) In addition, your elbow should also be on the ground at all times.
 * 11) Your lower arm should support the casualty’s head instead of the neck.
 * 12) Straighten casualty’s both hands.