Table 1 Lateral trauma position

   • Apply chin lift/jaw thrust, suction if needed.

   • Apply stiff neck collar.

   • If the patient is unresponsive, but has spontaneous respiration: Roll patient to lateral/recovery position while maintaining head/neck position.

   • Roll to side that leaves the patient facing outwards in ambulance coupé.

   • Transfer to ambulance stretcher (Scoop-stretcher, log-roll onto stretcher mattress, or use multiple helpers, lifting by patient's clothing).

   • Support head, secure with three belts (across legs, over hip, over shoulder)

   • Manual support of head, supply oxygen, observation, suction, BVM (big valve mask) ventilation when needed.